01 Coast / EAST SUMBA
Walakiri Beach
Mangrove silhouettes. A slow sunset. A shoreline worth lingering on.
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INDEPENDENT ADVENTURES / EAST SUMBA
VINTAGE JEEP · ROOFTOP CAMPINGRENTSUMBA · SUMBA PARADISE™
A Jeep. A tent.
A very good
idea.
A vintage Jeep, a rooftop tent and East Sumba out the window. Take it slow, stop for the view and trade the usual routine for a night under the stars.
Plan your adventure
YOUR JEEP. YOUR CAMP. YOUR PACE.IDR 1,500,000 / DAY
AN OLD SOUL FOR OPEN ROADSTHE JOURNEY STARTS HERE
01 / A LITTLE LESS ROUTINE
Your room has wheels.
Go find your view.
HELLO / EAST SUMBA
A quiet beach. A winding road. No hotel corridor in sight.
Pack your bag, climb in and make a little room for the unexpected. Your Jeep and rooftop tent let you explore Sumba’s beaches, hills and villages at your own pace. The best stop might be the one you hadn’t planned.
We’ll help you choose a route that suits the Jeep. Ask locally before camping and settle in before dark. Then pull up a chair. You’ve earned the view.
Get to know the adventureYOUR TRAVEL COMPANION30–40 YEARS
Maintained oldtimers. Plenty of character, and a few quirks to get to know.
YOUR RECOMMENDED REGIONEast SUMBA
Beaches, wide-open hills and a more practical reach from our Waingapu base.
OUR JEEPS. OUR CAMPS. REAL SUMBA MOMENTS.
02 / YOUR TRAVEL COMPANION
Meet your travel buddy.
The Jeep has stories. You bring the snacks.
DAILY RENTALIDR 1,500,000 / DAY
A closer look / select a view
The essentials
- THE VEHICLE
- Vintage utility Jeep
- YEARS OF CHARACTER
- Approximately 30–40 years
- LIFE AT CAMP
- Rooftop camping setup
- POWER ON BOARD
- USB charging & 220V inverter
- RECOMMENDED REGION
- East Sumba
- YOUR STARTING POINT
- Waingapu, Sumba
These Jeeps are maintained, but they’re still oldtimers. Mechanical surprises can happen. Let’s agree a suitable route and talk through your vehicle before you book.
More about the JeepYOUR DATES. YOUR ROUTE.Check availability
03 / PLACES TO EXPLORE
Where shall
we go?
Eight places to get you daydreaming. We’ll help check the route;
you’ll need local permission to stay overnight.
02 Coast / EAST SUMBA
Laipori Beach
A beach walk, a sea breeze and absolutely no rush.
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03 Coast / EAST SUMBA
Laki Beach
One for the wish list. Let’s check the exact spot first.
Ask us for the exact pin before you go.
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04 Coast & savannah / EAST SUMBA
Puru Kambera Beach
Where pale sand meets the wide, open savannah.
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05 South coast / EAST SUMBA
Tarimbang Beach
A big southern bay. A longer drive worth planning properly.
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06 Coast & limestone / EAST SUMBA
Watu Parunu Beach
Pale cliffs, a natural rock opening and a sea view to linger over.
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07 Hills & savannah / EAST SUMBA
Hiliwuku Hills
Rolling grassland and a road that follows the folds of the island.
Ask us for the exact pin before you go.
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08 Hills & savannah / EAST SUMBA
Tanau Hills
Soft ridgelines, open skies, and the first light of the day.
Take a look aroundSWIPE TO EXPLORE / ARRANGE PERMISSION BEFORE CAMPINGSee all destinations
04 / READY FOR THE JOURNEY
The good stuff is packed.
Chairs for doing very little. Blankets for calling it a night. And the practical bits for the road.
01 Rest & comfort
- Pillows and blankets
- Camping chairs
- Towels
02 Light & power
- Camping lights and torches
- 12V-to-USB charging adapter
- Vehicle USB charging
- 220V inverter
03 Everyday essentials
- Two gas canisters intended for the trip
- Lighter
- Drinking-water gallon/container
04 Prepared for the road
- First-aid kit
- Toolbox
- Towing rope
- Jump-start cables
- Basic emergency/survival equipment
Need more gas? You can buy extra canisters locally. Check water quantity, refills and your cooking setup with us before leaving. Only the equipment listed here is confirmed.
05 / A FEW FRIENDLY POINTERS
Know before you go.
A few things to sort now, so you can enjoy the good bits later.
01 / THE VINTAGE JEEP
Take the slower road.
Our Jeeps are around 30–40 years old and maintained with care. Give them suitable roads, sensible driving and a realistic plan.
Know your Jeep02 / YOUR ROUTE
East Sumba, first.
East Sumba is our strong recommendation. Let’s check the roads together before you go. Planning a big West Sumba trip? A modern rental vehicle is a better choice.
Plan your route03 / FIELD ASSISTANCE
Know your range.
Free assistance covers approximately two hours’ driving time from Waingapu. Outside that zone, assistance for any reason starts at IDR 1,500,000, including mechanical problems. Additional costs may apply; immediate rescue is not guaranteed.
Read the conditions04 / LOCAL RESPECT
Say hello first.
A friendly hello goes a long way. Ask the community or landholder before camping, agree any fee and respect sacred places. Settle in before dark and take every bit of litter with you.
More camping tipsAssistance zone & outside-zone recovery
Free assistance is available within approximately two hours’ driving time of our base in Waingapu. This is a driving-time limit, not a fixed geographical radius. Outside this zone, rescue or assistance required for any reason carries a minimum fee of IDR 1,500,000, including mechanical problems. The fee is a minimum; additional costs may depend on distance, access, recovery complexity and third-party services. Assistance depends on accessibility, staff availability and local conditions; immediate rescue is not guaranteed. Confirm your proposed route with RentSumba before departure.
Read the complete policy06 / GOT A QUESTION?
Good questions.
Let’s talk.
Wondering what’s packed, where to sleep or how it all works? Start here.
How does the Jeep camping adventure work?
Send us your dates, agree a suitable route and collect your Jeep and camping kit. Then you’re off to explore at your own pace. Ask locally before camping, settle in before dark and bring the Jeep back as agreed. Simple plans, good stories.
What camping equipment is included?
The cosy bits: pillows, blankets, chairs and towels. The useful bits: lights, torches, two gas canisters intended for the trip, a lighter, a drinking-water container, USB charging, a 12V-to-USB adapter and a 220V inverter. There’s also a first-aid kit, toolbox, towing rope, jump-start cables and basic emergency/survival equipment.
Where can I camp in Sumba?
East Sumba is our strong recommendation. Our guides give you places to explore; overnight spots still need permission. Ask the landholder or community about the exact place you’d like to camp before setting up.
Can I take the Jeep to West Sumba?
It’s possible, but we don’t recommend it for these vintage Jeeps. For a longer West Sumba trip, consider a modern RentSumba rental instead. East Sumba is our strong recommendation; let’s agree your route before booking. Beyond the approximately two-hour driving-time assistance zone, help for any reason—including mechanical problems—costs at least IDR 1,500,000.
What is the free assistance zone?
It covers approximately two hours’ driving time from our Waingapu base, not a fixed radius on a map. Beyond that, help for any reason—including mechanical problems—costs at least IDR 1,500,000. Distance, access, recovery complexity and third-party services can add costs. Response depends on access, available staff and local conditions; immediate rescue isn’t guaranteed. Let’s check your route before you go.
07 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Less scrolling.
More Sumba.
Send us your dates, who’s coming and where you’d like to go. We’ll help you work out the details. You can get back to dreaming about the view.
WAINGAPU · EAST SUMBA · INDONESIA