Wangga Meti

Wangga Meti is a stratovolcano on eastern Sumba Island that rises to 1,225 meters as the island's highest point. The mountain is covered in dense forest and serves as the source for several rivers that flow across the region.

The mountain area contains numerous megalithic tombs and stone carvings that reflect long-term human settlement by early Sumba inhabitants. These archaeological remains show how deeply connected people were to this mountainous region throughout history.

Local communities maintain traditional hunting practices for wild pigs and deer while following the ancestral Marapu belief system.

The route follows a marked seven-kilometer trail from the forest entrance to the summit and takes about six hours for a round trip. Walkers should prepare for changeable weather and steep slopes along the way.

The mountain is home to seven bird species found nowhere else in the world, making it a key location for ornithological research in eastern Indonesia. Many bird researchers travel specifically to this location to study these rare species.

GPS coordinates: -10.12167,120.22500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08