Discover the Spirit of Sumba
Sumba is an island where nature remains wild, traditions run deep, and discovery feels effortless. Whether on land or sea, every experience is an invitation to explore.
Swim in the turquoise waters of Nihiwatu Bay and surf the world renowned wave, Occy’s Left, in front of the resort. Watch our horses run along Nihiwatu Beach’s 2.5km stretch. Visit ancient hilltop villages in Lamboya, where generations have preserved their way of life. Follow jungle paths to hidden waterfalls, or walk through the emerald rice fields of Wanukaka that continue to shape the island’s landscape.
At NIHI Sumba, each activity is thoughtfully curated to go beyond recreation. Our experiences are designed to connect you with the island’s culture, its people, and its extraordinary natural surroundings.
Nihioka Spa
- Wild Wellness
Equine Wellness
- Wild Wellness
Active Wellness
- Wild Wellness
Mindfulness
- Wild Wellness
Sumba 7
- Wild Wellness
Spa Safari
- Wild Wellness
Swimming With Horses
- Equine
- Ocean
Horse Trail Riding
- Equine
Horse Riding Lesson
- Equine
Beach Horse Ride
- Equine
Kids Horse Riding Lesson
- Equine
- Children
Kids Pony Club
- Equine
- Children
Horse Yoga
- Wild Wellness
Surfing
- Ocean
Rock Pooling
- Ocean
Padel
- Fitness
Swimming With Ponies
- Equine
- Ocean
- Children
Pickleball
- Fitness
Gym
- Fitness
Sumba Foundation
- Cultural
NIHI® Wildlings
- Children
Weekly Activities
- Cultural
Yoga and Wellness
- Fitness
Lapopu Waterfall
- Land
- Cultural
Blue Waterfall
- Land
- Cultural
Mountain Biking
- Land
Hikes & Treks
- Land
Nihioka Trekking & Breakfast
- Land
- Cultural
Boat Charters
- Ocean
Rice Island Trekking
- Land
- Cultural
Snorkeling
- Ocean
Wanukaka River Adventure
- Land
- Cultural
Lamboya Highland Trek
- Land
- Cultural
Fishing & Spearfishing
- Ocean
Tenun Ikat Weaving
- Cultural
- Children
English Class
- Cultural
Stand-up Paddle
- Ocean
Floating Breakfast
- Culinary
Chef’s Table
- Culinary
Coconut Cove
- Ocean
Japanese Cooking Class
- Culinary
Chocolate Making
- Culinary
- Children
Surfari
- Ocean
Cooking Class
- Culinary
Cancellation Policy || 1. Water & Land Experiences (including Spa Safari, horseback riding, hiking, and more): Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur 100% of the activity cost. 2. Wellness & Spa Treatments: Cancellations with less than 4 hours’ notice will incur 100% of the treatment cost.
Nihigram
The first glimpse of NIHI is one you’ll never forget. As the road opens and the coastline unfolds below, it’s hard to imagine anything could live up to the view.
Then you settle in, and somehow, it does. From wild horses and world-class waves to quiet mornings, endless ocean views and moments you’ll carry home with you, NIHI is one of those rare places that exceeds every expectation.

Listen to the natural sound of hooves pounding the sand along Nihiwatu Beach as our Sumba horses runs 2.5 km stretch of shoreline. Palm tree shadows stretch across the beach, and the herd runs exactly as nature intended, free, wild and at one with nature. 🤍
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#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

Morning begins with palm tree shadows stretching across the sand. Day-old turtles make their first journey to the ocean while the surf rolls in. As the sun sets, locals wash their horses in the sea, and life moves to the rhythm it always has.
These are the moments that make NIHI more than a destination, they’re the memories you’ll carry long after you’ve left. 🤍
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#nihigram by @scottybauer_

Mornings begin with horses running freely along the shoreline, mist drifting over the hills, and the gentle rhythm of the ocean in the distance.
A refreshing swim, breakfast by the sea, and nowhere else to be but here.
It’s the kind of place that reminds you to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and soak up the beauty around you.

Perched above the Indian Ocean, Raja Mandaka is the owner’s private villa and the crown jewel of NIHI. Designed for complete privacy, it overlooks Nihiwatu Beach, where horses gallop free on the white sand and sunsets melt into the horizon.
From sunrise swims to evenings spent listening to the waves below, every moment here feels worlds away.

@nihi’s padel game just went up a level as professional padel player @denise.hoefer.3005 takes to the court. Surrounded by lush tropical beauty, and with our herd of horses as her audience, Denise shows us how to have fun on the Edge of Wildness.
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#nihigram by @hafido_hk

Wake to horses wandering the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, spend your afternoons by your own private pool in your villa retreat, rally beneath the golden glow at the Ride & Racquet Club, and watch the sun catch the magic of @nihi as it melt into the horizon.

@nihi takes you beyond the resort and connects you with the soul of the island. By exploring the traditional villages and experiencing a rich and unique culture that harks back to a forgotten time, you’ll find a forever place in your heart for Sumba.
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#nihigram by @tarashupe

An evening rally at @nihi’s brand new Ride & Racquet Club, where tennis meets equestrian life. Passing horses become your audience as you play surrounded by Sumba’s wild beauty while listening to the sound of the ocean nearby in between serves.

Some mornings, the horses leave more than footprints. They leave silhouettes that stretch across the sand, fleeting works of art shaped by the morning light. Another unforgettable day at the Edge of Wildness.
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#nihigram by @childsphotos

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