It will be an endless story to talk about the beauty of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. This place is a location where all the awesome natural tourist destinations can be found. You choose it yourself. If you want to play with water, go to their exotic beaches and waterfalls. Mandorak beach should be added to your bucket list because this hidden treasure will make you bewitched with the view.
Where is the Mandorak Beach Located?
Mandorak beach is one of the hidden gems in East Nusa Tenggara. The beach is located in Pero Batang village, Kodi sub-district, Southwest Sumba. The beach offers you the beauty of its natural resources. The enchanting white sand combined with the clear blue sea water, with the addition of the two large edges of rocks, is truly sensational! Your trip to this exotic and uncontaminated beach will become memories to remember.
How to Get to the Beach
From the airport in Tambolaka, you can choose to drive a car or ride a motorbike. It is recommended to hire a local tour guide, so you do not have to worry about getting lost. The distance is around 42 km from the airport to the beach. It takes a travel time of more or less 90 minutes. The road to the beach is good enough for vehicles to pass.
Your destination from Tambolaka is Kalenarongo village. From this village you need to continue walking around 1,5 meters, the time estimated to reach the beach is around 30 minutes. Nevertheless, if the government want to attract more tourist, then the infrastructure must be regenerated—as well as building more facilities at the beach.
Reasons Why Mandorak Beach is a Must-Visit
- You will be welcomed by two big rocks facing each other. This has already become a good enough reason because you cannot just find this scenery anywhere. You are allowed to climb the rocks to see more of the clear blue water all over the horizon. But remember to be very careful because it might be slippery and the wind might blow strong enough.
- On a sunny day, you will be presented by the beautiful blue sky, and seabirds fly above you. The winds blow soothingly and will help to give you a sense of tranquillity.
- The tides in Sumba are recommended for the professional surfer. So, if you are one of them you can go surfing on this beach.
- You can jump from one of the edges of the big rocks and swim to refresh your body! Remember, safety first.
- The most essential of why you must visit this place is to have beautiful memories and take as many pictures as you can. Before the sunset, the colossal orange sun will stay for a while amidst the two big rocks. Make sure to take as many pictures or record videos of the scenery! You can also take photos of your silhouette with the orange hue of light as your background.
- The entrance ticket is 50.000 IDR for one car.
- Well, the flaw of the place is that there are no other amenities besides a toilet and a place for you to change clothes. There is no food or beverages seller, and you need to bring it yourself.
Travel Tips
Here are some tips for you who want to visit the beach:
- The beach is safe for you who want to swim. Hence, do not forget to pack your swimming suit. Also, prepare your change of clothes so you will not be back in your car drenched in water.
- Bring a sunhat and sunscreen. It will help you not to get a sunburn while relaxing and looking at the view.
- Bring your own food and beverage because there are no food and beverage vendors at the beach.
- Bring your camera to take pictures of your moment at the beach. Make sure that your camera or phone battery is in full charge.
Other Beaches Destination to Visit
- Weekuri Beach: The clear and clean blue water will spoil you. You can swim or just enjoy the view from the wooden bridge. The blue color from the water and the greenery from the trees become the perfect combination.
- Walakiri Beach: The captivating point of this beach is the beautiful mangrove trees. At sunset, you will see a full package of the trees with the background gradient color of dusk.
- Nihiwatu Beach: The beach has become one of the favorite destinations for professional surfers. The waves are known to be one of the best in Indonesia and even the fastest in the world.
Learn about Sumbanese Traditional Culture
Sumba is a paradise for its natural tourist destinations. Most of the places are natural resources provided by nature for us to enjoy. However, not only about the beauty of the beaches, but you can also learn about Sumbanese culture. Here are some mentioned of Sumbanese culture you need to know.
- Celebrating the Foreign Attraction, Pasola (Spear Fighting)
The attraction takes place around February and March in West Sumba. It is being conducted every year as a foreign attraction visiting Sumba. The tournament will show you two teams of spear-wielding men marching toward each other. It will pump your adrenaline!
- Knowing About the Local Arts and History
Rumah Budaya located in Waitabula provides 500 artifacts such as old photographs, potteries, and many more. If you want to learn about the Sumbanese culture and history, this may be the place you need to visit.
- Finding Out About the Megalithic Tombs
Sumba is one of the places that still maintains its historical heritage. The megalithic tradition. The big stone carving is the graves of their ancient. It is can be found in several villages such as Pasunga, Gallu Bakul, and Ana Bura.
