Savima Mangrove Adventure Tour

The area also supports varieties of mangrove species, mud critters, shrimps, crabs, and serves as an important fish breeding habitat. Wildlife, fish, and reptiles make their homes under, around or near the mangroves. Also, during summer a couple of migratory birds flock along the boardwalk so local government units strictly implement and enforce various environmental laws in the area.

At low tide, the mangroves also shelter several unique animals such as mudskippers, mud critters, crabs, snails, clams, etc. You may ask some of the local tourist guides to teach you how to gather shells (“imbao”), or catch snapping shrimps. And if that’s not enough, at the end portion of the tour is an islet called Tintinan which faces Maribojoc Bay and is ideal for swimming and fishing.

As part of the community interaction, demonstrations from locals are highly encouraged. There are also coastal resource management lessons and community immersion programs offered via home-stays (staying with the locals). The optional experience is offered to those who are willing to learn more about mangrove reforestation.

As part of the mangrove planting experience, each visitor is given mangrove propagules and seedlings to be planted in the area. You will also take part in conservation efforts such as cutting, planting and managing mangroves. They will also be taught how to assess the effectiveness of their mangrove’s natural function as a fish nursery and in providing shelter for other sea creatures.

Visitors can enjoy the local food, including seafood that is caught near the mangroves. If you would like to try the local seafood please request in advance. If you do decide on having lunch at SAVIMA it costs P 300.00 per person with a minimum of 2 persons.