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Glide Across the Calm Waters of Nihiwatu Bay.

An easygoing ocean experience that blends serenity with a touch of adventure. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) offers a fun and relaxing experience gliding across the water in front of NIHI Sumba, combining balance, gentle movement, and the calming rhythm of the sea. Less technical and slower-paced than surfing, it’s a favourite activity among guests of all ages and abilities.

This complimentary activity that can be enjoyed directly over our house reef.

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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.

To enter:
• Follow @nihi
• Tag 2 friends in the comments
• Share this post to your story

Each comment counts as an additional entry.

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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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. To enter: • Follow @nihi • Tag 2 friends in the comments • Share this post to your story Each comment counts as an additional entry. 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.

Feel the ocean breeze as it filters through the palm trees and hoofprints are left along the shoreline. At @nihi, your days unfold with our herd never far from view. Whether they’re wandering past as you’re dining at Nio Beach Club or taking a dip in our infinity pool, you don’t need to go searching for the magic here. It finds you.

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Feel the ocean breeze as it filters through the palm trees and hoofprints are left along the shoreline. At @nihi, your days unfold with our herd never far from view. Whether they’re wandering past as you’re dining at Nio Beach Club or taking a dip in our infinity pool, you don’t need to go searching for the magic here. It finds you.

Waking up at @nihi in the Year of the Fire Horse and seeing horses wander past your window and into your villa’s large private garden isn’t an everyday occurrence. It`s a sign. A reminder that unexpected moments are always possible, especially here. This is the kind of quiet magic that simply happens at NIHI Sumba and there is no better place to welcome the year ahead than on Sumba where horses are part of the island’s soul.

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Waking up at @nihi in the Year of the Fire Horse and seeing horses wander past your window and into your villa’s large private garden isn’t an everyday occurrence. It's a sign. A reminder that unexpected moments are always possible, especially here. This is the kind of quiet magic that simply happens at NIHI Sumba and there is no better place to welcome the year ahead than on Sumba where horses are part of the island’s soul.

One of the most rewarding and heartfelt experiences at NIHI Sumba is visiting a local school with the Sumba Foundation tour. Through the tireless work of the @sumbafoundation, supported by @nihi, education, along with access to clean water and dedicated malaria clinics, has transformed daily life across the island.

Sitting in a classroom surrounded by eager students is a powerful reminder of why this work matters, and of the future it helps shape. Through school lunches, essential supplies, health and hygiene programs, English and computer classes, and scholarships, the foundation is opening doors that once felt out of reach.

As communities grow healthier, children are able to dream bigger and smile wider, and Sumba continues to prosper while preserving the traditions that make it so unique.

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One of the most rewarding and heartfelt experiences at NIHI Sumba is visiting a local school with the Sumba Foundation tour. Through the tireless work of the @sumbafoundation, supported by @nihi, education, along with access to clean water and dedicated malaria clinics, has transformed daily life across the island. Sitting in a classroom surrounded by eager students is a powerful reminder of why this work matters, and of the future it helps shape. Through school lunches, essential supplies, health and hygiene programs, English and computer classes, and scholarships, the foundation is opening doors that once felt out of reach. As communities grow healthier, children are able to dream bigger and smile wider, and Sumba continues to prosper while preserving the traditions that make it so unique.

Golden hour at @nihi isn’t just a beautiful sunset that you watch. It’s an experience that stays with you. Horses move along Nihiwatu’s shoreline, water buffalo stand quietly by the tide, and the culture of Sumba unfolds in its most natural setting. This is how a day comes to a close on the Edge of Wildness.

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Golden hour at @nihi isn’t just a beautiful sunset that you watch. It’s an experience that stays with you. Horses move along Nihiwatu’s shoreline, water buffalo stand quietly by the tide, and the culture of Sumba unfolds in its most natural setting. This is how a day comes to a close on the Edge of Wildness.

Experience a one-of-a-kind healing experience at NIHI Spa, where you can unwind under palm trees, lulled by ocean waves, and in the gentle presence of horses.

Retired horses now guide guests on a journey of connection and calm. This soulful equine massage is part of NIHI Spa’s Equine Wellness offering, alongside equine reiki and yoga. You can include this unique massage in your half or full day at NIHI Spa.

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Experience a one-of-a-kind healing experience at NIHI Spa, where you can unwind under palm trees, lulled by ocean waves, and in the gentle presence of horses. Retired horses now guide guests on a journey of connection and calm. This soulful equine massage is part of NIHI Spa’s Equine Wellness offering, alongside equine reiki and yoga. You can include this unique massage in your half or full day at NIHI Spa.

In every corner of @nihi, magic unfolds. As morning light spills over the crescent hill and finds our wandering herd, a coffee arrives quietly to the breakfast table. While one gallops along 2.5 kilometres of untouched sand, another pauses and absorbs the calm of the vast Indian Ocean.

On the Edge of Wildness, days begin with adventure and stillness existing side by side.

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In every corner of @nihi, magic unfolds. As morning light spills over the crescent hill and finds our wandering herd, a coffee arrives quietly to the breakfast table. While one gallops along 2.5 kilometres of untouched sand, another pauses and absorbs the calm of the vast Indian Ocean. On the Edge of Wildness, days begin with adventure and stillness existing side by side.

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