Not many people have heard of Sumba. This Indonesian island is a true paradise that doesn’t make the travel bucket list very often but really should. It is an undiscovered oasis. With beautiful beaches and clear blue lagoons, you will want to add it to your list. Sumba is kind of like a lost world and often gets passed over by placed like the Maldives and Thailand. Many times, people pass it over because there is no relevant tourism and headhunting is still a common practice in some parts of the island which turns people off, but it is only a small part of this beautiful place. There are still traditional villages that offer charm and mystery such as Tosi, Wainyapu and Rottenggaro. They each offer a window into traditional culture and uniqueness like many people have never experienced. It is a trip of a lifetime. Leave us a comment if you know of more things that our readers would enjoy. XOXO

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Sumba offers unique wildlife you have to explore.

Explore Waikelo Sawah waterfall situated under gorgeous caves.

Weekuri Lagoon is a must see with turquoise water that changes over to gold at sunset

Visit Walakiri Beach for views of the mangroves.

At sunset, check out Bwana beach

Take a hike up Bukit Wairinding and Bukit Tanarara

Check out Weekuri Lake

Marosi Beach is a great place to surf

Go River tubing at Tanggedu waterfall

Check out the thousands of tombs- The Megalithic Tombs of Sumba island

PLACES TO STAY

 Tanto Hotel located in Waingapu

Sumba Nautil Resort with views overlooking Marosi Beach

Nihiwata Resort is the best place on the island but can be a little pricey.

Sumba Sunset Surf Camp

TIPS WHILE TRAVELING

Be on the lookout for crocodiles at the beach

If traveling to Kodi, don’t drive after sunset because armed robbers like to roam the area

Check out the areas on motorbikes to get a great experience

Some areas have no wi-fi so be prepared to have limited phone service

If you are driving, be careful about scooters. They pop out of nowhere.

Hiring a private driver is the easiest way to get around

Take preventative Malaria tablets and Get vaccs for Hep A and DTP