Top Things to do in Cebu Island
Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Cebu Island, Visayas
Discover the best top things to do in Cebu Island, Philippines including Talima Marine Sanctuary, Cebu Safari & Adventure Park, Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary, Mountain View Nature s Park, Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary, San Vicente Marine Sanctuary, Omagieca Mangrove Garden, Crocolandia, Magtalisay Trees.
Restaurants in Cebu Island
1. Talima Marine Sanctuary
2. Cebu Safari & Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
The Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is the premier Safari park in the Philippines located in Northern Cebu. It serves as a sanctuary for hundreds of different species of plants and animals. This over 170-hectare property features more than a thousand animals from over 120 different species.The Park’s main features for now are the African Savanna,Botanical Gardens, and the White Lion Safari.
Reviewed By buildersjournal - Angeles City, Philippines
Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is the perfect destination for nature lovers and at the same time for those who seek wildlife adventure. A close encounter with animals locally found and not so common in the Phillippines will really make up your day. The park is located in Carmen, Cebu, a 2-hour car ride from Mactan Cebu International Airport. The entrance fee for adults is P800 and the good thing is you can pay online. Included in the fee is the tour around the park by foot or by roving vehicles. Included also is the African savannah tour, a foretaste of the African Safari here in the Philippines. You can see animals imported from Africa roaming around freely in their habitat which was replicated where they originated. Also, the very entertaining bird show is surely a hit with young and adult tourists After roaming around the park, you will surely enjoy the taste of their Filipino food cuisine available in the main food court. Before leaving, don't forget to bring your loved one's souvenir items & other gifts that will surely entice them to visit this place. If you love to take photos & videos like me, be sure to bring along an ample number of sd cards with lots of memory for you will not run out of interesting places and moments to capture and to treasure.
3. Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By mskaryoung
If you are into Nature, and bird watching this is a good place for you. We just went there for a day and went back to Mactan Island in the afternoon so i'm not sure where you can stay at night. You can only reach Olango Isand by boats. I only know 2 main ports, Beside Movenpick Hotel and Marigondon Beach Port. I'm not updated with the fare but it's cheap. You will also be surprised how they transport motorbikes through boats. And sometimes, because there are only few boats operates, you have to wait for the boat to be fully loaded before it goes and that is the least of your worry,if you are timid, you have to do heaps of prayers while cruising , the boat is fully loaded that you would feel it will sink in any moment. But, i traveled a year ago, im not so sure about the progress they are making. This is just about my experience. So i suggest you go and find another source :D
4. Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 102 reviews
See rare butterflies at the only park of its kind in the Philippines.
Reviewed By beatrizf597 - Las Cruces, United States
I first visited Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary in 2000. I met the owner Mr. Julian Jumalon. He was 90 years old. I learned about the Sanctuary from his daughter, Dr. Humaida Jumalon who I met at Baha'i Conference at the University in Puerto Princesa. Her father was kind and so knowledgeable about butterflies and moths. He gave me a tour of his art gallery. We had tea and wonderful conversation. It was one of the most peaceful places I visited in the Philippines!! At that moment, it was difficult to imagine it had been severely destroyed by those who initiated World War II. The suffering seemed so far away. I learned so much from him! And, I will return again!.
5. Mountain View Nature s Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By aamart1969 - Cebu City, Philippines
What a superb energetic 1/2 Day Self Trip ... up to the photogenically ???? environmental friendly - Mountain View Nature’s Park ... scenically located up in the luscious green hill range , imposing directly behind Cebu City ???????? in the Barangay of Busay Taking my time ???????? day of exploring , was surely worth it ???????????? after the strenuous long uphill road hike up ( felt endless ???????? ) from the Cebu Transcentral Hwy ... with the panoramic views , from all though out Mountain View Nature’s Park , to overlooking Busay’s sloping scenery , to Cebu City & Mactan Island , in the far distance The walk up to the top of Mountain View Nature’s Park road , was like I was patrolling in the Australian Army , over 1/2 a life time ago ???????? thankfully without equipment ???????? now I feel well over twice my pension age ????☠️ nearly needed ambulance to get back down ???????? If visiting Cebu City , take time out to travel up to explore Mountain View Nature’s Park - located just off Cebu Transcentral Hwy There are several local ways to travel up to this natural treasured geographical hillside nature park • Private or Rental car • As I did ... catch Jeepney 04H , up from Cebu City & get dropped off at the turn-off to Temple Of Leah ( as both locations are partly off the same hillside road ) then walk up into the park by the steep uphill sealed road • There’s also hired lifts Habal-Habal ( motorbikes ) if required , at the highway turn-off ( prearrange price ) • Catch a taxi or motorbike , up the hills , from Cebu City ... good idea , if quick tour of Mountain View , have the taxi / motorbike wait for you ... also at a prearranged price & hours , whilst you enjoy ???????? • If staying overnight or longer ( as there’s also rental cabins & campsites scattered all over , within the Park ) ... might be able to organise pickup from JY Centre Cebu City ... by calling the park The Cebu Transcentral Hwy’s , is a scenic mountainous winding road , that transverses all the way across Cebu ... along this highway is plenty of tourist attraction The entrance fee to Mountain View Nature’s Park is a good price of only P50 per person ???????? plus some of the attractions within the park , have understandably extra fees ???????????????? Traveling off the Parks sealed road to the top of Mountain View Nature’s Park ... there are for the more Active visitors ???????? some strenuous ???????? steep stepped ( short cuts ) & sealed Goat-Tracks ... up / down & along this hillside park ... though the bush areas If you need a pitstop ( recovery break ???? ) whilst exploring / hiking or like to have a scenic picnic lunch area ... there are plenty of garden seating areas ... along side the parks sealed road and off on one of the many Groat-Tracks Within Mountain View Nature’s Park , apart from the luscious green scenery & the great views from all over the Park ... there are many attractions ** During my slow hike , by road , up through Mountain View Nature’s Park ... I discovered , what looked like a mirage ???????? ... Mountain View WaterPark & Children’s Playground These hillside pools , is a great Family ( more for children ???????? ) location Within one of the large pools , is a children play island & slides Entrance fee to the large entertaining Pools P75-P150/ person , plus the P50 / person entrance fee to the Nature’s Park ... there’s also additional various fees for group sitting areas From the Mountain View WaterPark & Children’s Playground , as with all over Mountain View Nature’s Park ... there’s great views overlooking the mountains towards Cebu City & Mactan Island ** For the adventurous strong “ Child At Heart “ ???????? within the scenic Mountain View Nature’s Park ... is the Rope Course Challenge - P150 ... which is a monkey style ???????? above ground , rope obstacle course ** Christmas Gardens ... is a long splendid forested sloping garden , alongside the near top of the road traveling up ( as this road is a dead-end ) into the Mountain View Nature’s Park Within the gardens front ... is a large Christmas Nativity Scene & Religious statue ... plus at the start of one of the many step winding paths is a 1/2 statue of Jesus looking towards Heaven Above the Christmas Park , is the The Way Of The Cross ... this Religious Walk / Pathway , is a sealed goat-track like path , following the side of hill ... along this vigorous hillside path , there are 14 images with signage ( Stations ) ... telling the Christian story of The Stations Of The Cross ... each station tells a specific event during the Passion Of The Cross + 1st Station - Jesus is condemned to death + 2nd Station - Jesus carries His cross + 3rd Station - Jesus falls the first time + 4th Station - Jesus meets his mother + 5th Station - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross + 6th Station - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus + 7th Station - Jesus falls the second time + 8th Station - Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem + 9th Station - Jesus falls a third time + 10th Station - Jesus clothes are taken away + 11th Station - Jesus is nailed to the cross + 12th Station - Jesus dies on the cross + 13th Station - The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross + 14th Station - Jesus is laid in the tomb I found this part of my days outing & hike interesting ... with the religious aspect ???????? as well as , this path & steps ( plenty of steps ???? ) were someplace a little slippery , from moss ???????? adding to the adventure ** At the end of the hillside path , at the top of the road ... before / next to the Love Lock Garden ... is the impressive large standing Millennium Cross ** The sentimental Love Lock Garden ... in the same area as the impressive Millennium Cross ... at the top of the winding road up through the scenic Mountain View Nature’s Park , Cebu Lovers ❤️ can leave padlock???? with their names etched in , attached to the fence Next to the small carpark ... there’s more tabled picnic areas , where you can relax ... after your trip up through Mountain View Nature’s Park ** For a great feed , on a relaxing veranda with breathtaking views ???????? there’s the Fire Tree Nook Bar & Restaurant’s By the time you finally do reach this amiable ???????? restaurant , cold beverages are desired ???????? Take you time to enjoy ???????? your delicious meals , cold drinks & panoramic views ???????? at this scenic Restaurant & Bar ... then afterwards & / or before your delightful meal & drinks ... you can explore the rest of this hillside energetic Nature Park Take your time ???????? enjoy
6. Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By rickysc2018
Nalusuan marine sanctuary was a great site for snorkeling and basking in the sun. Various species of fish roamed all around you making your snorkeling experience truly memorable. So what are you waiting for ...... get your swim gear and plan your trip, head out there and enjoy to the max !!!
7. San Vicente Marine Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By aamart1969 - Cebu City, Philippines
What a walk out ( 420m ) on the sometimes near flimsy bamboo & wooden plank boardwalk / jetty , to the observation deck at San Vicente Marine Sanctuary ... as I’m on the heavier size ???????? I could feel the bamboo squeak ???? The San Vicente Marine Sanctuary ... this marine park is located on Olango Island - which is the largest of small island off Mactan Island , off Cebu City ???????? As again ???? to get to Olango Island , you can catch a Filipino Pumpboat from Angasil Port , on the far side of Mactan island From the port you can catch a Tricycle P120 each way ( might have overpaid ) Entrance fees to San Vicente Marine Sanctuary • Boardwalk Sightseeing - P25 / person • Swimming - P75 / person • Snorkelling - P100 / person • Overnight camping ⛺️ includes boardwalk & swimming - P150 / person You can hire sightseeing Pumpboats ( around 4 hours ) that will take you to scenic local small islands & rocky outcrops ( will like to do next trip ???? ) During your interesting walk out ... when not watching where you put your next step ???????? you have water level scenic panoramic views of the surrounding area , as far as Mactan Island in the near distance ... near shore you have the environmental needed mangroves & further along the boardwalk , you can watch the smaller fish swimming over the sea grass ???????? just the walk out is an adventure in itself ????????
8. Omagieca Mangrove Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Nielioan - Bulacan Province, Philippines
i really enjoyed my walk around this mangrove garden. the bamboo bridges were sturdily done and despite the inevitable creaking sounds your every step makes, this won't hamper your confidence in finishing the whole tour. the view of the ocean was just spectacular as you reach the posterior portion. the sky and the sun were in perfect harmony to compliment the blue-ness of the sea. breath-taking indeed. if you love communing with nature, this is the place. i can imagine how this would appear at night when fireflies abound and lit the place like stars falling from above. oh, wow... the 50 pesos entrance fee is underrated. whoever thought of coming up with this place, s/he is brilliant. deserves all the accolades.
