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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 Safari Nihioka Sumba 2
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.

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

TREATMENT DURATION
2.5 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

TREATMENT DURATION
5 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.

Get in touch

For reservations or more information, please contact our

Travel Designers

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

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