Waikabubak: the heart of West Sumba
West Sumba's capital, cool in the hills, with traditional villages inside the town.
Waikabubak is the capital of West Sumba, set in green hills and cooler than the coast. Traditional villages such as Tarung sit right inside the town, a few minutes' walk from the shops.
It is a good base for the south coast (Waigalli, Marosi, Rua) and for Lapopu Waterfall. Markets, ATMs and fuel are available in town.
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VillagesTarung Village
West Sumba
A hilltop traditional village in the middle of Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba.
VillagesWaigalli Village
West Sumba
A hilltop traditional village in Wanokaka, West Sumba, with high-roofed houses and stone tombs, close to the field where the Wanokaka Pasola is held..
WaterfallsLapopu Waterfall
Central Sumba
One of Sumba's tallest waterfalls, tumbling down a series of rock terraces inside Matalawa National Park, on the border of West and Central Sumba.
CulturePasola field, Wanokaka
West Sumba
The open field where Wanokaka holds the Pasola, a ritual contest in which riders throw blunt wooden spears at each other on horseback.
WaterfallsSecret spotMatayangu Waterfall
Central Sumba
A hidden waterfall deep in the forest of Matalawa National Park in Central Sumba, reached on foot along a jungle trail.
BeachesRua Beach
West Sumba
A pale-sand beach on the south coast of West Sumba, with clear water and few people.
BeachesMarosi Beach
West Sumba
A long, wide stretch of pale sand on the Lamboya coast of West Sumba, backed by palms and fields.
BeachesSecret spotWatu Maladong Beach
Southwest Sumba
A remote beach on the south coast of Southwest Sumba, framed by big rock formations and clear water.