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
- Resort
Swimming With Ponies
- Equine
- Ocean
- Children
Pickleball
- Resort
Gym
- Resort
Sumba Foundation
- Cultural
NIHI® Wildlings
- Children
Weekly Activities
- Resort
Yoga and Wellness
- Resort
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 Trek
- Land
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
Perched above the wild beauty of Nihiwatu, @nihi’s Putri Hillrise Villa looks out across endless ocean views, rolling coastline, and glowing sunsets. This two-bedroom sanctuary was designed for slowing down, switching off, and disappearing into nature. Drift between quiet mornings by the pool and evenings where the sky melts into the sea.

When the day begins with breakfast overlooking the ocean as wild horses wander along Nihiwatu Beach, all while you sip your morning coffee. You can feel the world slow down. There’s no rush here, only time to listen to the soothing rhythm of the waves, to watch the horses wade into the water, and to wander barefoot down the path until you’re standing among the herd. It’s moments like this when you know you’re not somewhere ordinary. You’re at @nihi.
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#nihigram by @mathilde_capp

Experience the powerful blend of energy healing and nature with a reiki session at NIHI Spa. Surrounded by the gentle presence of our Sumba horses, you’ll be guided by our expert healer, Lina, through a deeply restorative equine reiki experience designed to bring balance, clarity, and connection.

As first light filters through the palm trees, catching the rising mist and hitting the rolling waves, magic stirs to life. At @nihi, the wonder of untamed nature is all around you, waiting to be discovered. Swim in your private pool overlooking the wild beauty of Sumba, where jungle, ocean, and sky exist in perfect harmony. Welcome to the Edge of Wildness.

Woven into the experience of staying at @nihi, the ancient traditions of the island remain deeply present.
In the fading light on Nihiwatu Beach, the silhouettes of Sumbanese warriors stand against the sunset glow, looking out across the land where generations have carried the spirit of Sumba.
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#nihigram by @alifeiimagined

Discover the magic of @nihi, where days are filled with inspiring light, beautiful horses, romantic sunsets, and tranquil moments. These are the experiences you’ll have out on the Edge of Wildness.
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Nothing can quite explain @nihi’s Spa Safari - a wellness journey like no other.
Five kilometres from the resort, the experience begins long before the first treatment. Travel by trek, horseback, or safari vehicle through villages and rolling hills until the landscape opens to a spa hidden between rice fields and the ocean.
Set across 100 acres of Nihioka, this is wellness shaped by nature. Design your own experience with open-air treatments that unfold across hours, carried by ocean breezes and guided by skilled hands. Open-fire meals, hidden coves, equine connections, and even a private villa stay are all part of the magic awaiting at NIHI Spa.
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Embark from @nihi on a day cast away on Sumba’s untouched shores.
Set out by boat in the early morning to go fishing in the open waters where you’ll catch your own lunch before heading to the white sands of Konda Beach. Swim, snorkel, or paddle board in the peaceful turquoise waters before your catch is served at your own a private barefoot barbecue. The Robinson Crusoe Experience is a memorable day for those seeking an authentic island adventure.

Serene moments in tranquil surroundings. Here, the world beyond Sumba fades away. Palm trees sway in the breeze, waves roll gently onto shore, and horses wander freely along 2.5 kilometres of untouched beach. This is a place where the wildness of Sumba calms the mind, restores the soul, and invites you to slow down. Welcome to @nihi, your home at the Edge of Wildness.

A foot massage in paradise with a touch of equine magic.
Sit back and take in the tranquility and picturesque setting of NIHI Spa. A rejuvenating retreat set in the midst of palm trees with an ocean view.
To get to Nihioka from @nihi requires either a 90-minute scenic trek, a 10-minute drive by safari vehicle, or a journey by e-bike or horseback. However you choose to arrive, your reward is to arrive to a place surrounded by nature that is disconnected from everywhere else. Enjoy an ocean-view breakfast before beginning an immersive half-day NIHI Spa Safari experience, with three treatments chosen by you from the menu. Choices include a therapeutic horse massage as part of NIHI Sumba’s Equine Wellness offering.
NIHI Spa is an unforgettable experience where your mind, body, and nature move gently back into harmony.
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#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways

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