The Sumba network:The Sumba Times · Daily news from SumbaSumba Secrets · Maps, guides and secret spots
🔎☆

🛖 Villages Secret spot

Wunga Village

East Sumba · Coordinates -9.3763, 119.9404 · 46 km from Waibakul

Wunga Village, East Sumba, Sumba
File photo: Sumba · Photo: Triy Purnama · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Wunga Village, East Sumba, Sumba (2)
File photo: Sumba · Photo: Handayanindjp · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

A traditional village on the dry north coast of East Sumba. In Sumbanese oral tradition this is where the island's first ancestors came ashore, which gives it a special place in Marapu belief.

Local tipGo with a local guide who can introduce you. Same etiquette as every village: guestbook, donation, ask before photos.

Directions in Google MapsApple Maps▶ Watch videos🗺️ Full-screen map

Weather now · Waibakul

Waibakul

Loading…

Map

Questions

Where is Wunga Village?

Wunga Village is in East Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.3763, 119.9404. The nearest town is Waibakul, about 46 km away in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Wunga Village?

All year round. Go in the morning, and check local calendars: ceremonies and the Pasola (February or March) change the rhythm of the villages.

How do I get to Wunga Village?

The closest airport is Waingapu Airport (WGP), about 51 km away in a straight line. Most visitors hire a car with a driver; roads off the main routes can be rough.

Any tips for visiting Wunga Village?

Go with a local guide who can introduce you. Same etiquette as every village: guestbook, donation, ask before photos.

Nearby

Share a photo or tip

Been here? Send us your photo or tip. We review every message before publishing.

Updated: 2026-11-11 · Explore this region: East Sumba

Sumba secrets in your inbox

A new hidden place, the weather and the best news from Sumba, once a month. No spam.

📘 Free PDF guide

Download our map and the 26 best places in Sumba as a printable guide.