106 Travel | Sumba
1 mainland , which is thought to have formed the lake .
The best time to visit Weekuri is in the afternoon when the sun sinks in the west and the blue sky is reflected on the lake . Getting there takes some effort . Located in North Kodi , in the Southwest Sumba Regency , there are no landmarks or clear road directions , despite Lake Weekuri having been known to the general public since 2010 . This section of road can only accommodate one four-wheel vehicle and is hidden by shrubs . Maybe this is what makes the lake special .
© Simon Onggo ; © Andi Hermansyah / pixoto
If you are planning on a visit to Sumba , you will not only be able to enjoy the rich natural surroundings , but you can also learn about local culture and history during your trip .
As with all traditional Sumbanese communities , the centre of the village is reserved not for the living but for the dead . The houses form a circle around the stone ‘ table-tops ’ of ancient tombs , which are in turn built among the rubble of other tombs that date far back in history .
1 The coral structure at the edge of the Kodi Sea , southwest Sumba , forms a white-sand lagoon that is known as Weekuri Lake .
2 A man stands next to one of the monolithic tombs in Ratenggaro village .
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One slice of heaven that you should not pass up when visiting Sumba is Weekuri Lake , an exotic lake separated from the sea by a rocky cliff , which promises visitors fun swimming opportunities and the pleasure of enjoying the blue waters from the shore .