ABOUT MASUNGI

The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Rizal. Masungi’s name is derived from the word “masungki” which translates to “spiked” - an apt description for the sprawling limestone landscape found within. In this sanctuary, guests will be able to commune with nature, and reenergise themselves while doing so. Wander through our pathways for an encounter with wildlife and plant species. Enjoy light snacks before exiting the trail. Learn more about the history of the place introducing you to a community rich with heritage and life.

EXPERIENCES

Discovery Trail

The Discovery Trail of Masungi Georeserve allows guests to go through the conservation area, and come up close with the karst terrain. The trek lasts for 3-4 hours in total, but may be shortened or lengthened depending on the guest’s preference and capacity. A park ranger will be guiding guests through the trek providing a deeper understanding of the area.

Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail is an immersion in the greater Masungi Geopark Project where the Comprehensive Forest Restoration efforts are currently ongoing. Guests will be able to directly participate in bringing life back in the abused land and care for the area.

Garden Picnic

The Garden Picnic allows guests to sit in nature, relax in a rustic garden, and enjoy the lower park spaces of Masungi Georeserve. The experience consists of a 20-minute stroll featuring trees in the area, a designated picnic space for your party to lounge in for the rest of your stay, and tea tasting featuring select native plants. The picnic’s guided activities last for 40 minutes. The experience is designed to give guests the opportunity to enjoy the surroundings at their own pace.

IMPACT

INCREASED MEASURES FOR 2,700 HECTARES OF VULNERABLE LAND

PROTECTION OF 60 MILLION YEAR OLD LIMESTONES

400+ SPECIES OF FLORA & FAUNA DOCUMENTED

40,000+ NATIVE TREES PLANTED & NURTURED

OVER 100 LOCALS ENGAGED IN GEOTOURISM & CONSERVATION

200 HOUSEHOLDS EQUIPPED WITH WATER FILTERS

GALLERY

Amihan Floating Huts

Guest passing through Sawa

Cosmos along the trails

Guests enjoying at Sapot ni Ric

Guests at Sapot ni Ric

Silayan at Night

Silhouette

Guests traversing the Legacy Trail

Visitors of Masungi

Wedding

Endemic Indigo-banded Kingfisher

Drag to slide

AWARDS

Exploration Grantee, National Geographic Society

Model for Balanced Man-Nature Interactions, World Conservation Congress 2016

Special Commendation, Pathfinder Award, Innovations for Conservation Financing & Resourcing, IUCN, UNDP, WildArk

Finalist, 15th Tourism Awards United Nations World Tourism Organisation

Finalist, Destination Stewardship, Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, World Travel & Tourism Council

Best Conservation Organization, Department of Tourism Philippines

Top 5 Finalist, WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Youth Award 2020

Regional Finalist, Young Champions of the Earth, United Nations Environment Programme

First Place, Water ChangeMaker Awards 2021, Global Water Partnership

Winner, Vanity Fair's 2021 Changing Your Mind Travel Awards & Hollywood Issue

Warriors of the Year, Esquire Man at His Best 2021: Heroes and Mavericks

Awardee, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022

Winner, International Union for Conservation of Nature—World Commission on Protected Areas 2022 International Ranger Awards

Winner, Inspire Category, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards 2022

Winner, Sustainability Initiative Award, Bett Asia Awards 2022