Something extraordinary happens when a child meets a horse. At Sandalwood Stables, our team introduces young guests to riding with care, patience, and genuine fun.
Beginners are guided gently through the basics in our riding enclosure; more confident riders can build toward a trot and enjoy interactive games with their pony and our horse team.
Let our team explain the basics of riding while leading your little one on a fun and gentle stroll. Your child is safely guided at all times.
More confident riders can build to a trot and enjoy interactive pony games.
Duration
30 minutes
1 hour
Note
Recommended from 3 years old and older
Time depending on age and focus level of kids
Simple moments of unparalleled beauty. Wake up to scenes like this, with our herd of horses walking slowly past Nio Beach Club on their way to an early morning swim. A magical, unfiltered moment.
Step into a Wild Wonderland at NIHI Sumba this festive season, and celebrate Christmas and New Year with us.
Wake to horses running along the beach, experience a Pasola demonstration with local children, and share the magic of Sumba through a festive programme for the whole family. Little ones can decorate gingerbread and join Pony Club, while Christmas and New Year bring special celebrations for everyone.
Discover what’s on in our festive season schedule and join us on the Edge of Wildness. To book, contact our Reservations team via the link in bio or send us a DM.
The festive season is just around the corner. Celebrate Christmas and New Year at NIHI Sumba, where festive traditions meet the wild beauty of the island. From family activities and festive celebrations to unforgettable sunsets in the evenings, make this season one to remember.
Discover Wild Wonderland at the Edge of Wildness with our full festive programme. Click the link in bio to learn more and speak to our NIHI Travel Designers.
Part One of Untamed Heartbeat explores the bond between the people of Sumba and their horses. Woven into culture and ceremony, horses are part of a deeper connection between people, the land and tradition.
NIHI CEO James McBride speaks about the island’s distinct character and Marapu culture, while owner Chris Burch reflects on its untamed spirit. Together, their perspectives offer a glimpse of what makes Sumba so special: its people, its wild landscapes and the traditions carried forward.
Watch the full film on YouTube via the link in bio.
#nihigram by @tarashupe
No soundtrack needed at NIHI. Wherever the day takes you, the ocean is there in the background, joined by the sounds of horses and nature. Sumba’s natural soundtrack, all around you throughout your stay.
Take your Pilates practice somewhere extraordinary. This May, join Em Krzus of The Pilates Project for four nights of reformer Pilates at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop.
Alongside personalised instruction, the retreat includes the experiences that make NIHI so special: swimming with the horses, our signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
Places are extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
We’re thrilled to share a first glimpse of Untamed Heartbeat, a four-part documentary series by Tara Shupe, coming soon to our social channels.
Journey into the spirit of Sumba, where deep-rooted traditions, community and the future move together. Here, the past lives on in what is carried forward: in the people, their culture and the future generations.
The series also shines a light on the work of The Sumba Foundation, NIHI’s Sumba Horse Project and English Goes to Kampung, and their contributions to the future of Sumba’s communities.
Together in a similar stride. We will run.
Stay tuned for Part One, coming soon.
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Film by @tarashupe
The magic of NIHI is found in its quiet moments: morning mist lifting over the hills, rays of light filtering through the palm trees, and horses running along the beach. As fishermen head out to sea and local boys ride along the shore, the island’s culture and daily life are all around you.
At NIHI Sumba, the resort is woven into these moments, offering a experience that feels deeply connected to the island. Recognised with Three MICHELIN Keys, the Guide’s highest hotel distinction, NIHI Sumba offers what Michelin describes as an extraordinary stay.
Be among the first to experience a Pilates retreat at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop for reformer Pilates.
Led by Em Krzus of The Pilates Project, this intimate four-night retreat pairs personalised instruction with the experiences that make NIHI Sumba so special: swimming with the horses, a signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
The retreat takes place this May, with places extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
Celebrate your wedding on the shores of Nihiwatu, with a beautifully set table on the beach, the sun setting and NIHI’s herd of Sumba Sea Horses wandering majestically by.
An extraordinary setting to gather with those you love, raise a glass and celebrate the beginning of your next chapter together.
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#nihigram by @tearosewedding
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