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Sumba Journal

Guides and notes for planning a trip to Sumba. For 2026 prices, dates and itineraries, the trip pages are the reference.

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Where to stay in Sumba: base in Tambolaka for the west, Waingapu for the east, add one coastal resort night. Area-by-area 2027 guide with real rates.

2 Aug 2026 8 min read

Destinations

Weekuri Lagoon on our 2026 Sumba trips. Day 2 on the open trip, the 4D3N, the 5D4N and the 6D5N.…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

Destinations

Walakiri Beach on our 2026 Sumba trips. Day 3 on the open trip, the 4D3N and the 5D4N; day 4…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

Destinations

Tanggedu Waterfall on our 2026 Sumba trips: always on the 5D4N and 6D5N, one of two waterfall options on the…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

FAQ

Every 2026 Sumba trip lands at Tambolaka (TMC) and flies out of Waingapu (WGP). Pickup 11:00–12:00 WITA, finish 11:00 WITA:…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

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Sumba vs Sumbawa are two different Indonesian islands: Sumba (NTT) means megalith villages, savanna and Pasola; Sumbawa (NTB) means surf…

2 Aug 2026 8 min read

Destinations

The savanna and hills on our 2026 Sumba trips: Warinding Hill, Tanarara Savanna, Tanau Hill, Persaudaraan Hill, Purukambera Savanna and…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

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Sumba megalithic tombs are still built today: see the giants of Anakalang, royal Rende and clifftop Ratenggaro, plus stone-pulling etiquette…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

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A Sumba Komodo trip works best as 4-5 days overland Sumba plus a 3-day Komodo cruise, hinged via Bali. 2027…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

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Sumba ikat is woven in Prailiu, Rende and Kaliuda, East Sumba. See where to watch weavers work, what a fair…

2 Aug 2026 10 min read

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