Introducing Waikabubak
A juxtaposition of thatched clan houses and a typical high street of concrete stores, administrative buildings and houses bristling with satellite dishes, Waikabubak is an odd but fascinating place. At about 600m above sea level, it’s a little cooler than the east and a good base for exploring the traditional villages of western Sumba.
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Though it seems an extremely tranquil place today, serious inter-tribal rioting occurred here in 1998.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Sumba 2011 - West Sumba Resort and Tarimbang Surf Camp
by farflung 22 June 2011
The 'West Sumba Resort' may well be part of the Sumba Naultilus Resort leased by World Surfaris. If so, it is located south of Wakabubak…
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