CALAUIT ISLAND in Northwestern coast of Palawan was declared a game preserve and wildlife sanctuary in 1977 as the Philippines responded to an appeal by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to save endangered African animals.  It evolved to become the country’s major conservation showcase and unique nature park.  The island is less than an hour boat ride from Club Paradise and offers a safari of exotic wildlife. 

Initially, eight species of animals were imported from Kenya, Africa, notably giraffe, impala, topi, gazelles, eland and zebra.  Their numbers have increased from 104 to well over 600 as they thrive in their new Pacific home. 

The forests, grasslands and mangrove swamps are also the habitat of some of the country’s rarest and most endangered species, such as the Calamian deer, bearcat, Philippine mousedeer, tarsier, pheasant peacock, scaly ant-eater and monitor lizard.  Calauit’s marine sanctuary provides refuge to sea turtles (pawikan), giant clams and the rare seacow (dugong). 

This island is truly a must-see for all nature enthusiasts and nature lovers!