TATLER TRAVEL AWARD WINNER | BEST RESORT | STYLE & SOUL
Discover the extraordinary experience of Nihiwatu. The world-class adventure resort, located on the island of Sumba in Eastern Indonesia, 400km west of Bali, is an outpost the world’s only private left hand break wave, the best sport fishing in Indonesia, hiking through breath taking waterfalls, ancient villages and butterfly trails; to Stand-up Paddling down the Wanukaka River and Horse-back Safari’s at the Sumba Riding & Polo Club.
Nihwatu was born of a vision to protect and preserve the unique culture of Sumba and empower the local communities to support themselves and their families. The resort is proud to employ over 90% local Sumbanese with all profits repatriated back into the Sumba Foundation, a force for change, providing local villages with water pumps, medical treatment and nutritional support for children.
The 32 all-villa resort encompasses over 560 acres of land. All villlas are built on terraces with private verandahs rolling out to pools with pretty pavilions and spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The emphasis is on open-plan living that reflects the beauty and tradition of Sumbanese architecture.