sonj200
14 مارس 2025
The NIHI Sumba experience already starts in Bali, where their staff meet you at the airport and shuffle you through check-in and security. Once we arrived on Sumba (not even an hour flight with Nam Air) it did not even take 10 minutes to be on the way in an open Safari car, with attention to details such as a holder for a coconut! We very much enyoyed the 1hrs 20min drive to the resort through lush greens and magnificent landscapes. After another warm greeting by the Guest Experience Manager Mary and our Guest Captains Raju, Marthen and Dida we had a first tour through the resort. Once can trust all pictures/films from the NIHI website, they truly reflect reality. We stayed at Kanatar, a two floor villa half way up the hill and great views of the ocean and palm trees. Again here.. attention to every little detail, the same goes for all other other areas at the resort. The food at breakfast, lunch and dinner was one of the best we ever had in an upscale resort and the people that cared for us made it even more special, Mery and Arifin standing as representatives for countless others. NIHI stands out by employing most of their staff from the island itself. Evenings with specials themes and a location change for breakfast between Ombak and Nio see to it that you never have the same dining experience twice. Sabine, the General Manager is present at various times of the day and engages with guests. We very much enjoyed talking to her and learning more about Sumba. Next to the flawless service and genuine warmth of all team members we will never forget the stunning location, the beauty of the endless and very, very clean beach, the blue waves, the rice fields a step away from the beach and the feeling of untouched nature. We do not ride horses but very much enjoyed to watch them on the beach. Nevertheless we also tried new "challenges" such as the ice bath and a surfing lesson. As we attended a Yoga retreat in Ubud/Bali the week before, we were thrilled to meet Emilie, NIHIs Yoga teacher. To all Yogis and Yoginis out there.. you have to come to the Shala overlooking the ocean and spend time with Emilie! She adapted the program to our needs and level and beautifully adjusted where and when needed. Together with the ocean sounds, her carefully picked music and her presence we enjoyed another week of personalized Yoga. NIHI does its best to integrate itself into island life and its people. Together with the Sumba foundation all guests are educated (of course on a voluntarily basis) on the island's history and the way its inhabitants live until today. A rich and ancient culture on the one hand, but hard life on the other. I would encourage everybody to join them on their village tour and to engage themselves when visiting the medical center and school. The Sumba foundation provides clean water, education, healt care and food to those in need. It was a very humbling experience for us that we would not want to miss. Do we want to come back! Definitely
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