Mbawana Beach in Southwest Sumba features a colossal hollow sea arch forming a natural gateway, bordered by pristine white sands and spellbinding sunsets.
Mbawana Beach is nestled in the Kodi district of Southwest Sumba—a secluded and pristine coastal treasure hidden away from major tourist circuits. Expanses of powdery white sand, crystalline azure waters, and rolling oceanic waves crashing against the shore create an utterly captivating setting.
Towering limestone cliffs stand sentinel along Mbawana's coastline. Its most iconic geological feature is a dramatic five-meter-tall cliff punctured by a massive hollow opening, creating a natural archway right on the water's edge that resembles a monumental gateway to the sea.
Another captivating phenomenon occurs at low tide, when submerged rocky shelves emerge coated in bright green moss and algae, resembling a sprawling velvet carpet along the shallows. Come late afternoon, sunset at Mbawana Beach is truly unmissable as fiery skies bathe the sea arch in golden light while waves crash rhythmically below.
Travelers flying from Jakarta can take domestic flights to Tambolaka Airport (TMC) on Sumba Island. From Tambolaka, the journey continues overland by hired car or local transport for approximately one hour to reach the coastal district of Kodi.
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