The Calauit Game Sanctuary was established in the late 70's to provide a protected home for 8 endangered species from Africa and the endangered species from our own Calamianes Group in Northern Palawan. Six of the eight species were able to make the necessary adjustments and have thrived in their new home.
You can see Giraffes,
Zebras, Impalas, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and Elands. The
original stock of 104 exotic
animals has grown to a total of more than 500!!
The best time to see the animals in their natural habitat is just after dawn while they are feeding on dew-covered grass and brush. By 10AM, most of them will be hiding under trees and in the brush too get out of the heat.
The KALAMAYAN INN with the support of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) is now offering a best value overnight SAFARI to visit the Calauit Game Park and see the best of the West Coast of Busuanga.
The
tour leaves Coron at 10:00AM and proceeds West and North to Lusong Island.
Just South of the island there is a small "gunboat" wreck laying in 10
meters of water and the visibility is generally good enough to allow surface
snorkelers to see the entire wreck and the abundant marine life that make
it their home. Next stop will be a white sand beach (maybe Calumbayan Island,
maybe South Cay) where you can stop for a swim and some beachcombing. Lunch
will be a packed lunch served when everyone is ready. The safari will proceed
North past Tampulan Island and arrive at Caluit about 4:30PM.
While you are settling in at the guest house and exploring
the surroundings, our staff will prepare a barbecue seafood dinner with
all
the
trimmings (including wine). Before sunset, there will usually be some giraffes
and zebras coming in close to the compound and guaranteed many Calamian
Deer.After dinner and a walk under the stars to see the deer we will turn
in for an early night.
The
next day will start at dawn with an opportunity to hand feed some of the
giraffes and get some photos and then off to tour the savannas and visit
the animals. The tour will take two to three hours and will be via an all
terrain 10- wheel truck. When you return, the staff we will have breakfast
ready for you and then off in the banca for the return trip to Coron.
On the return we will visit Black Island, Pamlican Island
and as many small islets and islands as you want.
Lunch will be a beach barbecue somewhere along the way. Snorkel, swim or
just lay on the beach. We will arrive Coron about 4:30 PM.
This is a SAFARI with STYLE! The tour package is all-inclusive and includes:
THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A REALLY DIFFERENT VACATION EXPERIENCE.
Price US$ 125/person. Minimum group of 4.(Special discounts available for Inn Guests)
We can take a DiveMaster with us and combine the Safari with some spectacular diving for a truly unforgetable trip
Don't forget: floppy hat, sun block, camera, lots of film, batteries, flashlight, and towels
Agents and re-sellers please contact us directly by email to discuss fees, commissions and large group rates.
BOOKINGS & MORE INFORMATION:
kalmayan@mozcom.com
Last update June 2003