Where the World Still Feels Untouched
This is not simply an escape. It’s a return to life as it was meant to be. The journey to the Edge of Wildness is where untamed luxury meets boundless freedom. Just a short flight from Bali’s busy shores, Sumba Island, twice its size yet with a fraction of its visitors, remains one of the world’s last untouched sanctuaries.
Guided by the vision of entrepreneur and philanthropist Chris Burch, NIHI was imagined as more than a resort: a place where adventure, family values, and purposeful impact exist alongside extraordinary hospitality.
Here, raw beauty and ancient culture shape journeys that stay with you long after you leave.
From luxurious honeymoon retreats and a one-of-a-kind treehouse, to expansive family estates — each villa at NIHI Sumba is a private sanctuary with soul and character.
The Best of NIHI
Active Wellness
Active wellness is a pillar of Wild Wellness at NIHI® Sumba, a playground where the…
- Wild Wellness
Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun, sociable (and highly addictive) racket game for players of all ages.…
- Resort
NIHI® Wildlings
Childhood should be wild, wondrous, and magical, just like the island itself.
- Children
Mountain Biking
Discover the thrill of exploring Sumba on two wheels at NIHI Sumba, where guided routes…
- Land
Padel
Experience the fastest-growing racket sport in the world on the first and only Padel court…
- Resort
Chef’s Table
A dining experience crafted by our executive team of chefs delivering a culinary…
- Culinary
- Resort
Horse Trail Riding
Trail Ride the back trails off Nihiwatu beach while soaking in the wild Sumba scenery…
- Equine
Wanukaka River Adventure
The Wanukaka River is one of Sumba’s most distinctive and breathtaking natural…
- Land
- Cultural
Press & Awards
Across the last 20 years, NIHI Sumba stands alone as the only hotel to be crowned Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotel in two consecutive years. In 2024, we were named Indonesia’s Best Hotel by Condé Nast Traveler and ranked #10 by The World’s 50 Best Hotels. In 2025, we proudly won the inaugural Forbes Travel Edge List, embodying the Edge of Wildness.
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Nihigram
Venture along 2.5km of white sand on a morning beach ride, where the day begins with horses, ocean air, and an endless stretch of shoreline. With the sound of hooves meeting the rhythm of the waves, the ride follows the coast as the morning light rises over the palms.
Because dreams were never meant to live on paper.
They were meant to be lived.
Wake up to horses grazing, rolling green hills, and endless views of the Indian Ocean.
This is NIHI. Life on the Edge of Wildness.
Start your morning with a game of padel in paradise, where the ocean breeze lifts your spirit and the sound of waves sets the rhythm. At @nihi, play becomes poetry, moments of laughter, movement, and connection woven together on the Edge of Wildness. Here, padel is not just a game, but a love story shared with nature, family, and friends.
Under the New Moon at @nihi, we gather in a calm, sacred setting where the mind softens and the body unwinds. Listen to the gentle rhythm of waves rolling onto Nihiwatu Beach, while our horses wander quietly along the shoreline. Take a moment to set intentions for the cycle ahead, and create space for what’s ready to come.
Raw beauty, untamed adventure, and moments that stay with you forever. Welcome to @nihi. A place that stays with you long after you’ve left. Experience the magic in the spaces between nature and luxury. A retreat from the modern world out on the Edge of Wildness.
There’s a magic that lives on the edge of the wildness. At @nihi, it’s in the sea breeze on your skin, the endless pull of the horizon, and the thunder of horses running free along the shore. NIHI Sumba isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling of deep calm, connection, and escape.
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#nihigram by @tomkellyslack
Today was Pasola Gaura in Sumba. Once a year, the island’s ancient traditions come vividly to life as villages gather for Pasola, one of Sumba’s most powerful and sacred rituals. From @nihi, guests have the rare opportunity to witness this extraordinary cultural event.
Riders charge across the field on horseback, hurling wooden spears in a dramatic contest between rival villages. The spectacle is intense, fast paced, and deeply symbolic.
For the Sumbanese, Pasola is far more than competition. It is believed that when blood touches the earth during the battle, it blesses the land and ensures a prosperous rice harvest for the season ahead.
A tradition centuries old, Pasola remains one of the most extraordinary cultural experiences in Indonesia.
Ocean views from another perspective bring a serene sense of majesty to the Edge of Wildness. Waves roll onto the shore, smoothing the sand as @nihi’s herd of horses meander gracefully against a backdrop of swaying palms. These are the picturesque moments in Sumba that leave you mesmerized by its untouched beauty.
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#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_
Early mornings on Sumba carry a quiet kind of magic. Before the island wakes, the ocean is calm, the surf rolls in slow rhythm.
Surfers paddle out to greet the first light while along the shoreline, @nihi’s beloved horses wander freely, enjoying the cool sand beneath their hooves before breaking into a gallop along the 2.5km stretch of wild coastline.
In these still moments, with only the sound of waves and hooves on sand, the spirit of the Edge of Wildness truly comes alive.
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#nihigram by @mahaloxp @lauraalexandraam
WIN a 3 night stay at NIHI Sumba to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.
One lucky winner and their guest will experience life on the Edge of Wildness, where horses roam the shoreline, mornings begin with the ocean, and every day feels a little untamed.
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Your escape to Sumba could be closer than you think. Closes 23:59 [GMT+8] on 30th April 2026. Full T&Cs available via the link in our bio.
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