Paradise found: World-class waves and ancient culture on Sumba Island

Описание: Welcome to Sumba, where pristine white-sand beaches and arguably the best surfing in Indonesia are trumped by full cultural immersion.

While Bali and Lombok have become households names around the world, Sumba Island is still relatively undiscovered. Relative is a keyword here. Known for its wild coastlines, surfers have been flocking to this island for many years.

Sumba is a remote island in Eastern Indonesia, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands group in the province of East Nusa Tenggara -- a 55-minute charter flight east of Bali. In many ways, Sumba is like a lost world. It’s twice the size of Bali, and yet has only one sixth of its population. Sumba has always been isolated on the far end of the country, and, as a result, was turned into Indonesia’s wild, wild west.

Sublime shores
Wandering onto any of Sumba’s beaches, you’ll immediately wonder where everyone else is. Strips of floury white sand and tropical, topaz-blue water are backed by great craggy cliffs and lush vegetation. Having these beaches entirely to yourself is a genuine treat.

Ancient culture and festivals
Jousting knights, exotic dress and bamboo spears with Indonesia as a backdrop – a brilliant sight. So why did no one know where the Pasola was? These horseback spear-fighting festivals are held in western Sumba during February and March. A once deadly tournament between clans (the idea is that blood must be spilled to appease the gods for a good harvest), Pasola is now largely symbolic and the wooden spears are blunted.

Hidden world of adventure and indulgence in Nihi Sumba
Panoramas are blue and nature is untamed on Sumba island. This is a gorgeously hidden world - where indulgence meets adventure.

"The Edge of Wildness" is the catchphrase for the hotel. @NihiSumba Island, formerly Nihiwatu, is a remote, luxury eco lodge on the island of Sumba in Indonesia, just a short flight from Bali. It supports local villagers who follow an ancient, tribal culture and is the only property on the island for visitors.

As this takes place in the villages before and after the festival, it’s not something you will see unless you want to witness the whole ceremonial process, which also involves a dawn walk along the beach looking for the symbolic nyale worms that signal the start of Pasola. Nihi Sumba Island boasts one of the top waves in Indonesia, if not the world and the professional surfers who have visited Nihi Sumba Island over the years have attested to this. A stay at Nihi Sumba Island, without doubt, is a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience.

Journey with us to the beautiful island of Sumba!


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