SUMBA MUST VISIT: TO THE LAND OF WOW

Jika saya biasanya mencari destinasi di mana saya bisa menikmati berbagai koral yang indah, freedive menikmati suasana bawah laut, destinasi yang satu ini worth to visit - even without snorkeling itinerary.

I usually look for destinations where I can enjoy a variety of beautiful coral, the underwater where I can freedive to enjoy the atmosphere, this one destination is worth to visit - even without snorkeling itinerary.

Tarimbang Beach

Sumba, selalu punya berbagai hal yang mempesona, yang membuat siapapun yang datang terbuai oleh keragaman keindahan, dari pantai dengan karakter beragam, danau indah yang berbatasan dengan laut, savanna dan kuda-kuda liar Sumba yang membuat kita tercengang, dan tentunya bukit khas Sumba, bukit dengan kontur bagaikan digurat dengan penuh kreativitas oleh Sang-Pencipta. Oh well, Sumba have so many things to explore and those many things will last in your mind..

Sumba, always had a variety of charming things, which makes anyone who comes lulled by the diversity of beauty, from beaches with diverse characters, beautiful lake bordered with the sea, savanna and wild Sumba horses that makes us stunned, and of course the typical hills of Sumba, the contours of the hill which look like they have been carved with full creativity by The Creator. Oh well, Sumba have so many things to explore and those many things will last in your mind..

Don't trust me on that? Well, just see these..

VARIOUS BEST BEACHES

Mawanna Beach

Ratenggaro

Mawanna, aerial photo by M. Ikhsan

Tarimbang Beach

Dari Pantai Pero dengan ombak yang menunjukkan kekuatannya, dan karang-karang tajam yang membentuk garis pantai, hingga putihnya pasir Pantai Tarimbang dengan iconic tree bagaikan karya seni yang sempurna diletakkan di tengah pantai dengan latar laut biru menggoda, Sumba trully have some best beaches in Indonesia

From Pero beach Pero with waves that show its strength, and sharp corals coral that form the coastline, to the white sand beach Tarimbang with the iconic tree is just like a perfect work of art placed in the middle of the beach with a background of blue seductive sea, Sumba trully have some best beaches in Indonesia

IT'S EVEN BETTER WITH THE LAGOON

Weekuri Lake

Aerial view of Weekuri Lake, photo by M. Ikhsan

Been saying this few times but I'm gonna say it again: Weekuri Lake is one of the best. Actually, "danau" yang berbatasan dengan laut ini adalah lagoon, dengan kombinasi air tawar dan air laut yang menghasilkan sensasi thermocline - kadang dingin, dan kadang hangat, serta air yang terlihat seperti air gula (foggy). Weekuri adalah salah satu spot wajib saat mengunjungi Sumba, meski kini danau ini sudah populer, it's still so beautiful as ever!

Been saying this few times but I'm gonna say it again: Weekuri Lake is one of the best. Actually, the "lake" that is bordered with the sea is a lagoon, with a combination of fresh water and sea water which produces a sensation thermocline - sometimes cold and sometimes warm, and the water that looks like sugar water (foggy). Weekuri is one of the must-visit spots while visiting Sumba, although now the lake is already popular, it's still so beautiful as ever!

 
WATERFALL

Enjoying Lapopu Hydro-massage :)

It's stunning from up there, photo by M. Ikhsan

Fun with friends during our Tukang Jalan Trip

Freshwater will boost your mood instantly. Dipping in Lapopu Waterfall is a must, kami bahkan masuk melewati "tirai air" dan menikmati water massage alami dari tekanan air terjun :)

Freshwater will boost your mood instantly. Dipping in Lapopu Waterfall is a must, we even get past the "water curtains" and enjoy the natural massage of waterfall's water pressure :)

EXOTIC VILLAGE

Kampung Tarung

Ratenggaro aerial view, photo by M. Ikhsan

Kampung Tarung

Ratenggaro beach, aerial photo by M. Ikhsan

Kampung Tarung

Sumba people blessed with amazing view everyday. Desa Ratenggaro berhadapan langsung dengan pantai dengan hamparan pasir putih yang indah. Rumah-rumah tradisional dengan atap khas yang menjulang tinggi, dan anak-anak Sumba yang menikmati indahnya alam mereka, it's so exotic.

Sumba people are blessed with amazing view everyday. Ratenggaro village is directly opposite with the beach that has beautiful white sand. Traditional homes with distinctive towering roof, and Sumba children who enjoy the beauty of their nature, it's so exotic.

SAVANNA 

Wairinding Hills

What's so beautiful about land full of grass? Well, you gotta see and feel yourself. Sumba memiliki kontur padang savana yang berlekuk-lekuk, perbukitan yang indah dengan warna rumput yang menguning di saat musim kering sangat picture perfect, and it's even 1000% better during the golden moment, saat sunset!

What's so beautiful about a land full of grass? Well, you gotta see and feel yourself. Sumba has an undulating savanna contour, beautiful hills with grass yellowed color in the dry season which are so picture perfect, and it's even better 1000% during the golden moment, when it's sunset!

MORE TO WOW

Peter's Magic

Ratenggaro

There are still more from Sumba, I know when I visit this land again, there will be more wow and more places to explore. Sumba, I'm coming again next year!

@marischkaprue - Stunned in the savanna

NOTES

SUMBA

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Indonesia

ROUTES FOR LAND TRIP

Enter from Tambolaka (Sumba Barat), Exit from Waingapu (Sumba Timur)

BUDGET

Jakarta - Tambolaka is around Rp. 1,4 juta (Lion Air - Wings Air), Rp. 2 juta (Garuda)

Waingapu - Jakarta is around Rp. 1,4 juta (Lion Air - Wings Air)

Open trip (5D/4N) is around Rp. 3,2 juta (check out the schedule from Tukang Jalan)

Total budget: around Rp. 6,5 juta

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