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An Immersive Journey
to the Wild Wellness of NIHI

At NIHI Sumba, the Spa Safari is a signature journey designed to awaken the senses and immerse you in Sumba’s untamed beauty at NIHI Spa. It’s where you’ll have a combination of indulgent treatments chosen by you from the spa menu to have in a serene sanctuary perched on emerald cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Your experience begins with a choice of arrival: an invigorating 120-minute coastal trek, a 90-minute horseback ride or cycle, or a 15-minute drive in an open-air safari vehicle across Sumba’s dramatic western coastline to the secluded Nihioka Valley. Rolling hills and traditional villages set the scene for what lies ahead.

Upon arrival, you are welcomed with a refreshing cool towel and a fresh young coconut plucked from our own palm trees. Then a nourishing breakfast awaits served at Nihioka’s treehouse platform. Take in panoramic ocean views suspended above a private cove.

When you’re ready, you’re guided to a private bale where your dedicated therapists tailor your chosen treatments to your preferences. Choose from full-body massages, cooling wraps, organic facials, body scrubs, and foot reflexology using natural, locally sourced ingredients. You can even include a therapeutic horse massage as part of your Spa Safari from our Equine Wellness offerings.

The hardest choice you’ll have to make all day is how long you want the indulgence to last. Choose between a half-day or a full day Spa Safari experience and enjoy as much time as you want at NIHI Spa, unwinding by the freshwater infinity pool, exploring Nihioka’s wild beaches, or relaxing beneath the palms.

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Spa therapist giving a relaxing outdoor massage at Nihioka with ocean views and lush tropical greenery in the background.
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Two massage tables inside an open-air thatched-roof treatment bale at NIHI® Sumba’s Spa Safari™, overlooking the Indian Ocean at sunrise, with warm golden light streaming through the roof and soft waves below.

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BROCHURE

Overview

Experience the best of Spa Safari™ in a half day adventure. Enjoy a delightful breakfast or lunch before choosing from a range of sumptuous body wraps and scrubs, and a variety of traditional 60 and 90 minutes healing therapies.

WHAT TO PACK?
Sarong, swimsuit, extra shirt, sunscreen, camera, sturdy walking shoes and cash if you wish to purchase anything from a local market.

CAPACITY
2 guests per bale

6 bales

DURATION
4 hours

The ultimate spa experience that stretches on for an entire day. Allow yourself to fully let go in the healing hands of our Sumbanese spa team and experience all of the above but for twice as long.

Enjoy extra time in the Spa Safari™ swimming pool surrounded by tropical jungle wildlife and a wild ocean soundtrack.

WHAT TO PACK?
Sarong, swimsuit, extra shirt, sunscreen, camera, sturdy walking shoes and cash if you wish to purchase anything from a local market.

CAPACITY
2 guests per bale

6 bales

DURATION
8 hours
(full day)

Never want it to end?

Indulge in all of the above, upgrade your stay, and check into Villa Rahasia, the one and only wildly romantic, completely remote and very
exclusive villa at our secret Spa Safari hideaway.

Indonesian for “secret,” the “Rahasia” villa offers a playground of privacy atop the resort’s coveted Spa Safari.

This is subject to availability and needs to be booked with your Guest Kapten at least 24 hours in advance.

WHAT TO PACK?
Sarong, swimsuit, extra shirt, sunscreen, camera, sturdy walking shoes and cash if you wish to purchase anything from a local market.

CAPACITY
2 guests

DURATION
24 hours

*Please note that the horse ride experience to Spa Safari is an add-on and incurs an additional charge.
For pricing details, kindly refer to our price list or reach out to our team for assistance.

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For reservations or more information, please contact our

Travel Designers

E. [email protected]
W. +62 811 3821 2910

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Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.

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From 1–14 June, we welcome visiting practitioner Carol Sharpe, NIHI’s renowned Horse Whisperer.Lie in the quiet presence of our horses as Carol guides a deeply restorative Reiki experience. Through gentle energy work and the horses’ calm, heart-centred presence, stress softens and you are gently returned to the present moment, where healing begins.Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.

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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. Remote by nature, refined by design.

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Experience the place where Sumba’s raw beauty meets soulful renewal. Welcome to Nihioka, home of NIHI Spa.The journey is part of the magic. Ride on horseback along the coast, travel by jeep through rolling hills, or trek at sunrise past rice fields and villages before arriving at this secluded sanctuary by the sea.Beneath swaying palms and to the rhythm of the Indian Ocean, discover treatments designed to restore balance to body and spirit. Among Nihioka’s most unique offerings is its Equine Wellness experience, where retired horses guide guests through moments of connection, calm, and healing.From equine reiki and yoga to the signature horse massage, guests are invited to experience the gentle presence of these remarkable animals in a way found nowhere else. Whether enjoying a Spa Safari, spending a day immersed in wellness, or simply lying in stillness among the horses, every moment is designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself.Be wild. Be free. Be well..#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways

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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

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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..#nihigram by @mathilde_capp

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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.

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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.

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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..#nihigram by @alifeiimagined

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