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Explore Sumba’s Untamed Landscapes on Foot.

Rooted in longevity, mobility, and mindful movement, our hiking and trekking experiences immerse you into the raw beauty of Sumba. Distances range from 7km to 27km and take you through timeless villages, past grazing buffalo herds, across rice paddies, and toward panoramic viewpoints and hidden waterfalls. Guided by our Wild Wellness team at NIHI Sumba, each trail is designed to challenge the body, clear the mind, and deepen your connection to the land.

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Beginning at NIHI Sumba, this scenic trek winds across vibrant rice fields and jungle ridgelines before arriving at Nihioka, our iconic spa retreat. Here, a well-earned breakfast is prepared over an open fire in a setting that feels truly otherworldly.

Prefer to reverse the journey? Start with breakfast at Nihioka before trekking 7km back to the resort.

Length
7km

Level
Intermediate

Trek across three bridges, expansive rice fields, and past four small villages on this varied and rewarding route. The changing landscapes make this a dynamic and culturally rich hike.

Length
10km

Level
Intermediate to Advance

Journey through the back trails of NIHI’s grounds into jungle terrain and past rural villages. Encounter grazing buffalo herds and take in sweeping rice field views en route to the serene beauty of Rice Island.

Length
12km

Level
Medium to Advance

Beginning at the renowned Pasola grounds, this demanding trek navigates through a scenic route of the island’s landscapes as it leads to Praigoli village, where ancient traditions and daily rituals tied to the cultivation of rice remain central to community life.

Length
17km

Level
Advance

Designed to challenge and inspire, this 27km route showcases Sumba’s dramatic natural landscapes while passing through villages, schools, and local gathering places.

You’ll pass through Litti Village, known locally for its ceramics, and cross three rivers, Litti River, Litti River Two, and the Welowa River, before finishing with sweeping views over Pahiwi Beach.

Length
27km

Level
Advance

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Raja Mandaka, the crown jewel of NIHI Sumba.

Perched above the Indian Ocean, with uninterrupted views stretching along the Sumbanese coastline, it feels like a world of its own. Mornings unfold slowly, golden light spills across the horizon, and the sound of the ocean follows you from sunrise to sunset.

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Raja Mandaka, the crown jewel of NIHI Sumba.Perched above the Indian Ocean, with uninterrupted views stretching along the Sumbanese coastline, it feels like a world of its own. Mornings unfold slowly, golden light spills across the horizon, and the sound of the ocean follows you from sunrise to sunset.

Welcome to NIHI Sumba.

There’s nowhere quite like it. Sitting on the Edge of Wildness on the remote island of Sumba, just an hour from Bali, it’s a place where wild beauty, adventure and a little bit of magic come together.

#NIHIGram by @teoguarini @yunfancyf

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Welcome to NIHI Sumba.There’s nowhere quite like it. Sitting on the Edge of Wildness on the remote island of Sumba, just an hour from Bali, it’s a place where wild beauty, adventure and a little bit of magic come together.#NIHIGram by @teoguarini @yunfancyf

Merdeka! 🇮🇩

Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! 🇮🇩
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Merdeka! 🇮🇩Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! 🇮🇩.#nihigram by @childsphotos

Merdeka! 🇮🇩

@nihi bangga menyebut Indonesia sebagai rumah kami. Dari Sumba, kami berdiri bersama untuk merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia yang ke-81.

Mari kibarkan Sang Merah Putih dengan bangga dan rayakan semangat, kehangatan, serta kebersamaan yang menjadikan Indonesia begitu istimewa. Rakyat Indonesia memiliki hati yang besar dan semangat yang tak tergoyahkan.

Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! 🇮🇩

Merdeka! @nihi are proud to call Indonesia home. From Sumba, we stand together to celebrate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day.

Today, we fly the red and white flag high and celebrate the warmth, spirit and togetherness that make this country so extraordinary. The people of Indonesia have huge hearts and an unbreakable spirit.

Happy Independence Day, Indonesia! 🇮🇩

#HariMerdeka #Indonesia #NIHISumba

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Merdeka! 🇮🇩@nihi bangga menyebut Indonesia sebagai rumah kami. Dari Sumba, kami berdiri bersama untuk merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia yang ke-81.Mari kibarkan Sang Merah Putih dengan bangga dan rayakan semangat, kehangatan, serta kebersamaan yang menjadikan Indonesia begitu istimewa. Rakyat Indonesia memiliki hati yang besar dan semangat yang tak tergoyahkan.Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! 🇮🇩Merdeka! @nihi are proud to call Indonesia home. From Sumba, we stand together to celebrate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day.Today, we fly the red and white flag high and celebrate the warmth, spirit and togetherness that make this country so extraordinary. The people of Indonesia have huge hearts and an unbreakable spirit.Happy Independence Day, Indonesia! 🇮🇩#HariMerdeka #Indonesia #NIHISumba

Some places live up to the dream. NIHI Sumba is the kind of dream you don’t want to wake up from.

Come and see what everyone’s dreaming about.

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Some places live up to the dream. NIHI Sumba is the kind of dream you don’t want to wake up from.Come and see what everyone’s dreaming about.

No trending audio. No soundtrack needed.

Just the rhythm of Sumba. The ocean, the horses, the wind through the palms and the sounds that make this place feel like nowhere else.

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No trending audio. No soundtrack needed.Just the rhythm of Sumba. The ocean, the horses, the wind through the palms and the sounds that make this place feel like nowhere else.

After an unforgettable first Healing with Horses retreat on the Edge of Wildness, we’re delighted to announce that Candice Webster will return to NIHI Sumba in 2027.

Our inaugural retreat brought together the extraordinary energy of Sumba, our Sandalwood horses and Candice’s intuitive approach to equine healing for five deeply transformative days of connection, renewal and discovery.

In 2027, we return to the herd for two intimate retreats:

1–6 June 2027
8–13 June 2027

Spaces are limited. Each retreat offers the opportunity to slow down, reconnect and experience the profound relationship between horses, nature and self.

Full details and enquires are available via the retreat page, linked in our bio.

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After an unforgettable first Healing with Horses retreat on the Edge of Wildness, we’re delighted to announce that Candice Webster will return to NIHI Sumba in 2027.Our inaugural retreat brought together the extraordinary energy of Sumba, our Sandalwood horses and Candice’s intuitive approach to equine healing for five deeply transformative days of connection, renewal and discovery.In 2027, we return to the herd for two intimate retreats:1–6 June 20278–13 June 2027Spaces are limited. Each retreat offers the opportunity to slow down, reconnect and experience the profound relationship between horses, nature and self.Full details and enquires are available via the retreat page, linked in our bio.

A true @nihi journey that has only just begun.

Cherish is a graduate from the Rote Hospitality Academy. Today, he is proudly part of the team at @nihirote, welcoming guests from around the world and sharing the beauty, culture and stories of the island he calls home.

@rote_hospitality_academy is proud to help create opportunities for Rote’s next generation, providing the skills and pathways to build their futures on the island.

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A true @nihi journey that has only just begun.Cherish is a graduate from the Rote Hospitality Academy. Today, he is proudly part of the team at @nihirote, welcoming guests from around the world and sharing the beauty, culture and stories of the island he calls home.@rote_hospitality_academy is proud to help create opportunities for Rote’s next generation, providing the skills and pathways to build their futures on the island.

Where culture runs deep and nature remains wild.

From ancient traditions and the enduring bond between the Sumbanese people and their horses, to untouched coastlines, rolling hills and endless horizons, Sumba is a place shaped by both its people and the land they call home.

At NIHI, every journey is a chance to experience the island as it has been for generations: raw, beautiful and deeply connected to its roots.
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#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

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Where culture runs deep and nature remains wild.From ancient traditions and the enduring bond between the Sumbanese people and their horses, to untouched coastlines, rolling hills and endless horizons, Sumba is a place shaped by both its people and the land they call home.At NIHI, every journey is a chance to experience the island as it has been for generations: raw, beautiful and deeply connected to its roots..#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

Mornings to dream about.

Wake to the sound of rolling waves, swaying palms, and birdsong as the island slowly comes to life. Here, peace isn’t something you have to search for, it’s all around you. In the quiet, away from the everyday, you’ll find space to reconnect with nature, with the moment, and with yourself.

The simplest mornings often leave the greatest impression.

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Mornings to dream about.Wake to the sound of rolling waves, swaying palms, and birdsong as the island slowly comes to life. Here, peace isn’t something you have to search for, it’s all around you. In the quiet, away from the everyday, you’ll find space to reconnect with nature, with the moment, and with yourself.The simplest mornings often leave the greatest impression.

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