Top 6 Off-Road Safaris in the Philippines

1.Anilao Snorkel Safari: Explore the Amazing Underwater World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $160Our pick

Leave Manila at 6:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for Anilao, Batangas. Your guide and boat crew take you to several snorkeling spots near a marine sanctuary, where you may see coral gardens, turtles, octopus, moray eels, clownfish, and schools of snapper. Gear and transport are included, but lunch is not listed as included.

“The guides were great and the snorkeling fantastic. Lots of fish, some turtles, blue starfish and even an moray eel. Water was grate and the boat ride fun. The drive from Manila to the site was a long. BUT worth it as you get to see parts of the country one wouldn't see from a hotel room. The helpful boat guides and tour guides were in the water to assist and guide as well as attract fish. Three sites, lots of fish, great clear water. Go.”

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2.Cebu Safari and Adventure Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

You’ll leave Cebu City by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver for the hills of Carmen, about one to one and a half hours away. At Cebu Safari and Adventure Park, your $90 tour includes transport, admission, animal exhibits, Michel’s Garden, African Savanna, the bird show, and White Lion Safari. Plan around the exhibit schedules and bring a camera.

“got picked up and quickly taken to the Safari. had a great time, saw a ton of animals. great experience.”

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3.Calauit Safari Black Island Lunch & Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Coron to Calauit Wildlife Safari and Black Island. You’ll feed giraffes, see zebras and other animals, visit Malbato Church, eat a picnic lunch, and swim near Black Island’s reef and caves. The small-group tour includes van transfers, boats, permits, a safari truck, guide, snacks, and beach seating.

“The van was terrible. A lot of time was wasted.”

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4.Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Wildlife Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $103

Spend six hours at Cebu Safari and Adventure Park after a private pickup from Cebu City, Mactan, or Mandaue. Your English or Tagalog-speaking driver handles the roughly two-hour ride to Carmen. See giraffes, zebras, lions, monkeys, and other animals, join guided zones and shows, and use free time for gardens and trails. Animal feeding costs extra.

“Very nice Park. Driver was also really good. No drinks allowed inside the Park.”

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5.Cebu Safari Adventure Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $97

Spend about eight hours visiting Cebu Safari Adventure Park with private hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, admission, safari truck ride, animal shows, and animal encounters included. You will see wildlife exhibits, feeding sessions, and scheduled shows, with time for park cafes and souvenir shops. Meals are extra.

“Driver was extremely nice. We paid a lot of money for the activity in advance, and when we got there we saw that the tickets were much much cheaper. A lot of the animals seemed very sad in captivity (hyena, orangutang etc) this is more like a zoo and not a safari..”

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6.Cebu Safari and Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $75Best value

Spend about eight hours at Cebu Safari and Adventure Park with private air-conditioned transport from Cebu, admission to the African Savannah Tour, and an experienced driver serving as your tour coordinator. See white and orange Bengal tigers, catch a bird show, and explore a large animal park at your own pace.

“Fantastic day out, a lot of animals, with stunning views beautiful area. Animals really looked after and friendly staff. 100% recommend”

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