Mandaka Sumba House

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.

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.

A land where the spirit of generations lives on, where the connection between people, nature and their ancestors runs deep, and where traditions are not simply remembered, but lived every day.

Children ride their ponies along wild beaches in traditional dress, villages are filled with life, and a deep sense of community is woven into the very soul of the island.

Nestled within this extraordinary landscape is NIHI Sumba, a paradise of beautiful private villas, unforgettable spa experiences and moments of pure tranquillity, surrounded by the raw, untamed beauty of the island. Beyond the resort, village life and centuries-old traditions are never far away, offering a meaningful connection to the people and culture that make Sumba so special.

It is this extraordinary connection between land, people and tradition that makes Sumba a place unlike anywhere else on earth.

And when you finally arrive, it’s even more beautiful than you imagined. 🧡