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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.

88 articles

Journal

Sumba horses are the island's famous Sandalwood ponies — ride them on Nihi's beaches, watch them race at Pasola, or…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

Destinations

Ratenggaro traditional village on our 2026 Sumba trips. Day 1 on the open trip, the 4D3N and the 5D4N; day…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

Destinations

Purukambera Savanna on our 2026 Sumba trips. Day 4 on the 5D4N; day 5 on the 6D5N. A morning photo…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

Destinations

Prai Ijing traditional village on our 2026 Sumba trips. Day 2 on the open trip, the 4D3N and the 5D4N;…

2 Aug 2026 8 min read

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Cap Karoso Sumba vs Nihi vs Lelewatu: Nihi runs from ~USD 1,000+/night, Cap Karoso and Lelewatu sit a tier below…

2 Aug 2026 8 min read

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Nihi Sumba price starts from about USD 1,000+ per night, seasonal. Honest 2027 review from local Sumba experts: rates, what's…

2 Aug 2026 8 min read

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The Marapu religion in Sumba is a living ancestral faith shaping peaked roofs, megalithic tombs and Pasola. Local guide to…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

Destinations

Mandorak Beach and Pero Beach on every 2026 Sumba trip: a morning at Mandorak with Weekuri Lagoon, and sunset at…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

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Is Sumba worth visiting? Yes — for savanna hills, Marapu villages and empty beaches near Bali; no for nightlife. Honest…

2 Aug 2026 8 min read

FAQ

How many days you need in Sumba, compared from the 2026 itineraries: 4D3N with 11 stops, 5D4N with 14 and…

2 Aug 2026 9 min read

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