NIHI Sumba – Sumba Island, Indonesia - Review 2023

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By: Torben Lonne

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Torben Lonne

Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com

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With a focus on sustainability and showcasing the rich Indonesian culture and landscape, NIHI Sumba embodies rugged luxury. Great for nature-loving families with a penchant for different cultures, the resort boasts Indonesian-style villas, acres of tropical jungle, and a rugged coastline with golden white sand.

TO DO

The resort offers a ton of different activities. For starters, you can go surfing, kite surfing, snorkeling, and SUP-ing on the resort’s waters (make sure to check weather conditions, as monsoon season here can be rough).

As for land activities, you can go mountain biking on Sumba’s hills, or you can go on a trek through the remote area of Lamboya. The resort also offers cultural activities such as Ikat weaving lessons and a natural remedies workshop. There are also off-site voyages that allow guests to explore other areas of the Indonesian archipelago.

TO EAT

Feast on freshly caught seafood Omakase style at Kaboku, the resort’s Japanese sushi bar. A variety of local and international dishes are served at the resort’s main restaurant, Ombak. You can also enjoy freshly caught seafood or freshly made pizza at the resort’s Nio Beach Club & Pool.