About
About Sumba
An island of savannahs, sacred villages and wild coastline
Sumba lies east of Bali and Flores in the Lesser Sunda islands. It is an island of megalithic tombs, high-roofed clan houses, Tenun Ikat weaving, wild horses and some of the most dramatic coastline in Indonesia. Travelling here is slow, overland and rewarding.
Traditional villages
High-roofed clan houses, megalithic tombs and living ritual calendars.
Savannah & horses
Dry coastal plains where Sandalwood ponies still roam free.
Tenun Ikat
Hand-woven textiles dyed with indigo and morinda root.
Wild coastline
Lagoons, hidden coves and the dancing mangroves of Walakiri.