About this Destination
Sumba is one of Indonesia's last great frontiers — a large, rugged island that remains little-known to mass tourism, yet possesses a haunting and extraordinary natural beauty. Vast savannas roll to the coast where wild horses still roam, dramatic waterfalls plunge into crystal pools, and ancient megalithic tombs dot the landscape alongside traditional clan villages where Marapu animist ceremonies have been performed for centuries.
Sumba's west coast holds the legendary Nihiwatu surf break — exclusive to guests of Nihi Sumba Resort and consistently ranked among the world's finest waves. The island's remoteness is its greatest asset: those who make the journey discover a side of Indonesia untouched by the modern world.
Highlights
Ancient Marapu animist culture and megalithic clan tombs Nihiwatu Beach: one of the world's finest surf breaks Wild horses roaming the coastal savannas
Ancient Marapu animist culture and megalithic clan tombs
Nihiwatu Beach: one of the world's finest surf breaks
Wild horses roaming the coastal savannas
Spectacular waterfalls at Lapopu and Weekuri lagoon
One of Indonesia's least-visited yet most extraordinary islands
Traditional ikat weaving — among the finest in the archipelago