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The Island Garden City of Samal floats and thrives at the heart of Davao Gulf, separated from the vibrant mainland Davao. As a natural jewel, the island lives in a legacy where living things are most celebrated and treated with much respect. With thousands of species flourishing in their habitats, it prides itself on being the home ground of diverse parks and sanctuaries that help this wildlife develop&ndash;a 224-hectare mariculture park for new sustainable fisheries; and an 11.5-hectare government-owned botanical garden and nature park with hundreds of flora species. It is also the home to Mindanao&rsquo;s first mangrove park where studies on mangrove ecosystems are done.&nbsp;
A 15-minute boat ride away from the city, the Island Garden City of Samal is the utopia for hideaways, thrills, R&amp;R, and pure voyage.

Best known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, the beautiful island of Samal houses one of its most mesmerizing inhabitants locally known as Taklobo, more commonly known as the giant clam.&nbsp;
With Taklobo Tours, you can visit the infamous Giant Clam Sanctuary, situated on an island in the barangay of Adecor, preserving around 3,000 endangered giant clam species. You can also enjoy an hour of snorkeling and island sightseeing.
This is a unique Samal experience that deserves a spot on your itinerary.&nbsp;

Taklobo Tours

Another hidden gem in Samal Island, Philippines is the Monfort Bat Cave. Nature travelers seeking a unique and awe-inspiring experience will find delight in this fascinating natural wonder that hosts one of the largest bat colonies of fruit bats all over the world. One of which is Geoffroy's Rousette Fruit Bat, which plays a huge part in maintaining the ecological balance of their natural habitat.
Montfort Bat Cave proves to be a significant landmark that showcases the importance of conservation in preserving such extraordinary ecosystems.

Things To Do and Top Places to Visit in Samal Island, Davao

Samal Island, Davao