Celebrate life’s most meaningful moments in the untamed beauty of Sumba.
Our Groups & Celebrations Villas offer the perfect sanctuary for families, friends, and loved ones to gather, reconnect, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Perched above the turquoise waves and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, each villa combines luxurious comfort with raw island charm, offering generous living spaces, private pools, and breathtaking ocean views. Whether it’s an intimate wedding, a milestone birthday, a wellness retreat, or simply time together under the Sumbanese sun, NIHI provides a backdrop unlike any other.
Let our dedicated team curate every detail — from private dinners on the beach and horseback rides at sunset, to traditional Sumbanese blessings and festive island feasts. Here, celebration feels natural, effortless, and deeply personal.
At NIHI Sumba, it’s not just a gathering — it’s an experience shared in one of the world’s last great frontiers.
Villa
Raja Puncak
Perched at the resort's peak, Raja Puncak delivers serene panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Nihiwatu’s 2.5km stretch of white sand.
Villa
Marangga Family Estate
Perched high above, Marangga Estate boasts uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and Occy’s Left surf break.
Villa
The Treehouse
Set in an ancient forest, Treehouse features three elevated king bedrooms with sweeping Indian Ocean views.
Nihigram
Listen to the natural sound of hooves pounding the sand along Nihiwatu Beach as our Sumba horses runs 2.5 km stretch of shoreline. Palm tree shadows stretch across the beach, and the herd runs exactly as nature intended, free, wild and at one with nature. 🤍
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Morning begins with palm tree shadows stretching across the sand. Day-old turtles make their first journey to the ocean while the surf rolls in. As the sun sets, locals wash their horses in the sea, and life moves to the rhythm it always has.
These are the moments that make NIHI more than a destination, they’re the memories you’ll carry long after you’ve left. 🤍
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Mornings begin with horses running freely along the shoreline, mist drifting over the hills, and the gentle rhythm of the ocean in the distance.
A refreshing swim, breakfast by the sea, and nowhere else to be but here.
It’s the kind of place that reminds you to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and soak up the beauty around you.
Perched above the Indian Ocean, Raja Mandaka is the owner’s private villa and the crown jewel of NIHI. Designed for complete privacy, it overlooks Nihiwatu Beach, where horses gallop free on the white sand and sunsets melt into the horizon.
From sunrise swims to evenings spent listening to the waves below, every moment here feels worlds away.
@nihi’s padel game just went up a level as professional padel player @denise.hoefer.3005 takes to the court. Surrounded by lush tropical beauty, and with our herd of horses as her audience, Denise shows us how to have fun on the Edge of Wildness.
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Wake to horses wandering the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, spend your afternoons by your own private pool in your villa retreat, rally beneath the golden glow at the Ride & Racquet Club, and watch the sun catch the magic of @nihi as it melt into the horizon.
@nihi takes you beyond the resort and connects you with the soul of the island. By exploring the traditional villages and experiencing a rich and unique culture that harks back to a forgotten time, you’ll find a forever place in your heart for Sumba.
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#nihigram by @tarashupe
An evening rally at @nihi’s brand new Ride & Racquet Club, where tennis meets equestrian life. Passing horses become your audience as you play surrounded by Sumba’s wild beauty while listening to the sound of the ocean nearby in between serves.
Some mornings, the horses leave more than footprints. They leave silhouettes that stretch across the sand, fleeting works of art shaped by the morning light. Another unforgettable day at the Edge of Wildness.
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#nihigram by @childsphotos
Your day at NIHI begins with a little bit of magic. A refreshing morning swim, the sound of waves rolling in, and the sight of NIHI’s horses galloping freely along the shoreline below.
On some mornings, a local farmer’s herd of water buffalo wanders across Nihiwatu Beach, while newly hatched sea turtles make their first journey to the ocean. These are the moments that make life on the Edge of Wildness so extraordinary, where nature quietly sets the rhythm of the day and no two mornings are ever quite the same.
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