Nihiwatu Resort Sumba Island: Cultural Excursions

Nihiwatu is located in the heart of traditional Sumba. The megalithic culture of this area has remained intact and virtually unchanged through time. There have been many television documentaries aired recently on the "Discovery" and "National Geographic" channels featuring this unique tribal culture.

The world famous "Pasola" ritual that involves battles on horseback takes place in February and March of each year and is held very close to the
resort.


Weaving

Sumba is world famous for its traditional "ikat" cloth. We offer traditional weaving lessons in the resort and also in the villages. Guests can take their cloth home with them when finished.

Overland Tours and Village Visits

We offer many half day and full day jeep tours to important traditional villages and marketplaces. Tours are customized according to guests'
interests.

A visit to a Sumba village is one of the most interesting things you can do during your stay. Our policy is to take no more than six guests at any one time to a village. We believe that this provides a more intimate experience for guests and does not overly disturb the village life.

The Village Life Experience

Our guests can spend a full day in specially selected small traditional family villages. During this once in a lifetime tribal experience guests eat local fare, weave baskets and blankets, and press coconuts for oil while sharing a day in the life of their Sumbanese hosts.