NGALUNG KALLA
Sumba - Eastern Indonesia
The Resort
A REAL RETREAT IN NATURE, DONE WELL
Ngalung Kalla Eco Retreat is set on 250 hectares of oceanfront land on Sumba’s untouched southwest coast. Built in partnership with nature, it offers a rare combination of comfort, space, and a genuine connection to the surroundings. A perfect right-hander in view from almost everywhere at the resort, plus an array of remote waves along the coastline on tap with proper speedboats. You’ll wake up and fall asleep to the sound of reeling waves and spend your days surfing, exploring trails, beaches, gardens and the fascinating local culture. With a yoga space, infinity pool, communal lounge, and beach just steps away, this is a place for water people, explorers, and anyone looking to slow things down.
Accommodation
ECO-ELEGANCE & WILD OCEAN VIEWS
The retreat features six open-air bamboo bungalows built with stone, hardwood and thatch. Each one has a spacious bed with mosquito net, a hot and cold outdoor shower, and a composting toilet with ocean or jungle views. The woodwork in the traditional Umas is actually mindblowing. Interiors are simple, spacious and comfortable, with solar lighting and cooling sea breezes doing most of the work. A shared lounge and library offer space to read, chat or simply slow down, while the 24-metre saltwater infinity pool is reached via a cable bridge suspended above the forest canopy. Every corner of the retreat feels considered, functional, and an excuse to daydream.
VILLAS / UMAS
THE SURF
PERFECT RIGHT-HANDER TEASING ALL DAY
Pinnacles, an incredibly fun right-hander just below the retreat, is probably the main reason you come here. She has many moods depending on the swell, but the pocket is always spicy. With size, she delivers serious barrels. Medium swells are perfect for turns, while smaller days are playful and user-friendly. The resort's dinghies make getting in and out easy, while proper speedboats unlock a variety of remote waves along this wild stretch of coast. There are plenty more quality rights to explore, plus a handful of lefts, with options for all levels. Surf guiding is included, with the team tracking tides, swell and wind to help you make the most of every session.
the surf
Subtitle
Nestled in the serene Central Atolls of the Maldives, Niyama Private Islands offers a unique blend of luxury, surf and adventure. As the only 5-star resort with its own private wave, Vodi, it’s a paradise for surfers seeking uncrowded, high-quality breaks combined with a luxury resort.
THE SURF
PERFECT RIGHT-HANDER TEASING ALL DAY
Pinnacles, an incredibly fun right-hander just below the retreat, is probably the main reason you come here. She has many moods depending on the swell, but the pocket is always spicy. With size, she delivers serious barrels. Medium swells are perfect for turns, while smaller days are playful and user-friendly. The resort's dinghies make getting in and out easy, while proper speedboats unlock a variety of remote waves along this wild stretch of coast. There are plenty more quality rights to explore, plus a handful of lefts, with options for all levels. Surf guiding is included, with the team tracking tides, swell and wind to help you make the most of every session.
DINING
ACTUAL GARDEN & SEA-TO-TABLE
Meals are served in the central open-air restaurant at long mahogany tables where guests have the option to come together and share stories. Menus are mostly vegetarian and pescatarian, with produce grown in the onsite permaculture gardens and seafood often speared by your host or sourced fresh from local fishermen. The menu is creative and constantly evolving, shaped by what is growing, what is in season and what is available that day. Dietary requirements are happily accommodated, and private dining can be arranged on request.
EXPERIENCES
RICH IN MANY OTHER WAYS
Whether you want to move, rest or explore, Ngalung Kalla offers a wide range of experiences. Daily yoga with incredible backdrops, massages, and plenty of time by the pool or beach offer an easy counterbalance to long days in the water. For the curious, there are nature walks, shelling trips, birdwatching, snorkelling, incredible beaches, and some seriously good spearfishing and fishing grounds. Mountain e-bikes open more options to cruise and explore, while visits to nearby weaving villages and local markets offer a glimpse into Sumba's rich culture. Full-day adventures, diving, kitesurfing and waterfall visits can also be arranged.
CURATED BY
Ignacio Echandi
Glide Surf Travel Co-Founder
UMA OMA
A mid size deluxe bungalow with a beautiful ocean view. One King bed and one single. En suite shower and dry composting toilet, hardwood floor, attached yoga/sun lounge pavilion. This bungalow is quite tucked away in its nook of the retreat and tends to be a honeymooners favourite!
Max 3 people
1x king bed & 1x single bed
UMA LIRA
A delightfully intimate bungalow nestled into the trees, with dynamic ocean/surf views out over the bay. Uma Lira has a hardwood floor, twin bed, attached shower, and a private yoga deck/hammock lounge. There’s a central composting toilet 30 m. away. It’s our smallest bungalow, suiting a single person or a cosy couple!
Max 2 people
2x twin beds
UMA MADU
A deluxe bamboo bungalow nestled into the trees. Lots of space and great views this bungalow is a perennial favorite with its central location. One king size bed and 2 or possibly three singles. En suite shower and dry composting toilet, stunning views, mahogany wood floor. Attached yoga/sun-lounge pavilion.
Max 4 people
1x king bed & 2 single beds
UMA NGEDO
Possibly the coolest bungalow at Ngaung Kalla this deluxe, traditional style Sumba house shares view of the surf, the beach, and the valley! It features an en suite shower and dry composting toilet, plus a starlight outdoor shower.This bungalow has a beautiful mahogany hardwood floor and sleeps 3-4 downstairs in a queen and 2-3 twin beds and 1-2 upstairs in the loft. This is a traditional Sumbanese house with an open floor plan but not a lot of privacy within the room. Great air flow, views, location and live-ability.
Max 6 people
1x queen bed & 4 single beds
UMA WEKTA
Another deluxe, traditional style Sumba house, a triplet to Kokoka and Ngedo. Uma Wekta features an en-suite attached shower and dry composting toilet. With a smooth Mahogany hardwood floor she Sleeps 3-4 downstairs in a queen and two singles. Possible 1-2 upstairs in the loft but steep stairs. This is a traditional Sumbanese house with an open floor plan but not a lot of privacy within the room. Steep stairs though.
Max 6 people
1x queen bed & 4 single beds
UMA KOKOKA
Another deluxe, traditional style Sumba house, a triplet to Wekta and Ngedo. Our highest perched bungalow with excellent views of the sea and sunsets. Deluxe, traditional style Sumba house with an attached shower and toilet. Kokoka is the same size as Wekta with 1 queen size bed and 2 full sized-beds downstairs. Up the ladder you will find 1 more full sized bed in its own private loft. This is a traditional Sumbanese house with an open floor plan, meaning not a lot of privacy within the room.
Max 6 people
2x queen bed & 2 single beds
