Exploring Sumba’s Equine Heritage with these experiences packages
Horses are integral to the soul of Sumba and NIHI®’s exceptional equestrian facility, Sandalwood Stables, offers a range of exceptional equine experiences for horse lovers, beginner through to advanced riders. Our team has handpicked our beautiful herd of local horses, ready to carry you off into the sunset and beyond. The original breed of the local Sumba pony comes from Mongolian and Arab bloodlines, brought to Sumba for trading in exchange for sandalwood and spices. Though a small breed, their genetic makeup makes for an extremely agile and highly spirited horse.
For novices eager to discover the power of horses, Ride and Recharge provides introductory experiences such as lessons from experienced staff, captivating sunset, and sunrise rides, and the famed Swimming with Horse’s activity.
Sunrise Splash
Includes
- 1x Swimming with Horses
- 1x Sunrise / Sunset Beach Ride
- 1x Riding Lesson
Made to Ride
Includes
- 1x Swimming with Horses
- 1x Sunrise / Sunset Beach ride
- 2x Riding Lesson
- 1x Bush to Beach
Sumba Quest
Includes
- 1x Swimming with Horses
- 1x Sunrise Beach ride
- 1x Sunset Beach ride
- 2x Riding Lesson
- 1x Bush to Beach
- 1x Ride to Nihioka Spa
Extra rides or Wellness treatments on request
Riders with more experience and confidence in the saddle can embark on an adventure tailored for intermediate to advanced riders. Traverse scenic landscapes on exhilarating treks, creating lasting memories as you canter through the shallow water, get stuck in a buffalo traffic jam, climb up steep jungle trails and ride through the local villages where we stop for a tasty coconut.
Island Freedom
Includes
- 1x Swimming with Horses
- 1x Sunrise / Sunset Beach Ride
- 1x Bush to Beach
Sumba Explorer
Includes
- 1x Swimming with Horses
- 1x Sunrise / Sunset Beach Ride
- 1x Bush to Beach
- 1x Ride to Nihioka Spa
- 1x Coconut Cove Ride
Elite Ride
Includes
- 1x Swimming with Horses
- 1x Sunrise Beach Ride
- 1x Sunset Beach Ride
- 1x Bush to Beach
- 1x Ride to Nihioka Spa
- 1x Coconut Cove Ride
- 1x River and Ricefield Ride
Extra rides or Wellness treatments on request
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Nihigram
Wake up to uninterrupted oceanfront views at Marangga Villa, dive into your private plunge pool and spend sun soaked afternoons with a glass of wine in hand, accompanied by the soothing sound of the ocean.
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The beauty of NIHI Sumba is found in moments like these.
The gentle ocean breeze, the sound of waves washing against the shore, and our horses peacefully enjoying their daily swim in the turquoise waters of Nihiwatu Beach.
Enjoy your morning swim at Nio Beach Club, surrounded by untouched nature, where the serenity of the island invites you to slow down and appreciate the magic of simply being here.

Netflix is great, but imagine playing a tennis match at NIHI Sumba.
Horses wandering nearby, the ocean breeze drifting across the court and the sound of waves crashing onto the shore.
Welcome to the Ride & Racquet Club, where even a game of tennis feels extraordinary.

AI could never replace this.
Quite literally one of the most beautiful sights on earth. A herd of horses running free, as nature intended, along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach.
The thunder of hooves against the sand, manes flying in the wind and the sheer beauty of watching them gallop together against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
Some moments are simply too beautiful to recreate. 🤎
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Introducing Raja Puncak, NIHI’s spectacular brand new three bedroom villa.
Our newest villa sits at the highest point of the resort, with sweeping views over Nihiwatu Beach and the wild landscapes of Sumba.
An endless infinity pool, private check-in and cocktails at sunset create an extraordinary setting to experience the raw, wild beauty of Sumba from above.
A new icon at NIHI. This is Raja Puncak.

From Nihiwatu Beach, set out on horseback beyond NIHI and into the Sumbanese landscape, riding through palm-shaded jungle, rice fields and local villages.
Along the way, you may find yourself caught in a very Sumbanese kind of traffic jam as a local farmer guides his water buffalo towards the beach.
It is these unscripted encounters that make riding at NIHI Sumba so special, a journey shaped by the landscape, the people and the everyday rhythm of island life.

The magic of Nihiwatu Beach reveals itself slowly, from the soft morning mist to the last light of sunset.
Mist hangs over the coastline, horses move across the sand, and scenes of Sumbanese culture unfold along the shore. As the sun slips lower, turtles make their way towards the ocean and the whole beach seems to slow for a moment.
Wild, beautiful and completely Sumba.
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NIHI is a place that feels almost like a dream, surrounded by the raw beauty of the island, untouched nature, wild beaches and a culture that remains deeply rooted in tradition.
Days are spent watching horses along the shoreline, taking in dramatic landscapes and looking out across the Indian Ocean from the privacy of your own villa.
The kind of place that belongs on a bucket list. A journey worth travelling across the world for, and a dream you never quite want to wake up from.

Discover polo, the NIHI way. For a limited time, join Sebastian, a professional Argentinian polo player and coach, for an introduction to the game.
Whether you’re trying polo for the first time or looking to refine your swing, balance and horsemanship, Sebastian will guide you with the ocean as your backdrop.
Weight restrictions apply.

Some mornings feel as though they belong to another world.
Move with @nihi and @wearetpp to the sound of the ocean, looking out over Nihiwatu Beach as NIHI’s horses gallop along the shore.
Reformer Pilates, in a setting almost too beautiful to be real.

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