Four hundred kilometres east of Bali, NIHI Sumba occupies 567 hectares of wild landscape on the island’s western coast, where its 27 thatched villas cascade down the hillside towards the Indian Ocean. From each private veranda, the view takes in an extraordinary sweep of tropical vegetation, open sea and Sumba’s rugged coastline, with the feeling of a private world stretching far beyond the terrace. Beyond the horizon, ancient villages, waterfalls and the Wanukaka River reveal an island shaped by nature and tradition, while yoga platforms and the secluded Nihi Oka Spa offer a quieter perspective on the landscape. Conceived around discreet luxury, freedom and a deep respect for local culture, NIHI makes the view feel less like a backdrop than a way of life.
