Masungi Georeserve

The Masungi Georeserve – a 20-year reforestation project that is a product of people’s love of nature and wild life. Formerly a barren and dilapidated forest area surrounded by illegally logged trees and dying flora in the province of Rizal – it is now a unique facade of lush green canopies, blooming wildlife, and thrill-filled view decks that are probably a first in the Philippines!

Opened to the public last December 2015, it has gained popularity mainly because of the unique rope-ways along the trail. You would literally be walking above the forest via a hundred meter hammock while enjoying a beautiful view of the forest hundreds of meters below! This will definitely give you the chills running down your spine! It also features a giant web-like spider rest area with a beautiful view of the Rizal province and how nature rewards those that take care of it; elevated air houses; and even cactus gardens! Nevertheless, it presents the true face of nature that’s well cared for, and a trail perfect for everyone to truly enjoy the canopies!

HOW TO GET THERE

Private Car

Coming from Manila, its a faster route going through Marcos Highway. You will pass through Masinag, Cogeo, Boso-boso Resort, Foremost Farms, and Palo Alto. The entrance to Masungi will be on your right.

Public Transport

Route 1 via Cogeo
- From Cubao Araneta Center, just find a jeepney going to Cogeo. They could be just waiting at the intersection of EDSA and Aurora Blvd. (Click here for a graphical route of Cubao to Cogeo). Alternatively, you could ride a van from Shaw going to Cogeo.
- Drop off at Cogeo Gate 2 or Cogeo public market.
- From here take a jeepney bound to Sampaloc, Tanay.
- You will pass through Boso-boso Resort, Foremost Farms, and Palo Alto. Masungi’s entrance would be on your right.When in doubt, ask. Click here to view map details.
Route 2 via Tanay (longer route if coming from Manila)
- Take a jeepney or van from Shaw to Tanay town proper.
- Hire a tricycle to take you to Masungi Geo Reserve.
- Alternatively, you can hire a tricycle up to the Sampaloc junction, then ride a jeepney departing to Antipolo/Cogeo that’ll pass by Masungi Georeserve. See map instructions here.

IMPORTANT NOTES!!!

Before anything else, please read Masungi’s policies and reservations on their official website here. This will take into account the minimum number of people (7 as of this writing), and the updated prices as well.
DO NOT go to Masungi without having a RESERVATION first! There are no walk-ins, so schedule your visit online and pay reservation fees before going. Contacts are available on their website as well.
For those who would take public transport, please take note that it is very difficult to ride back home from Masungi; as jeepneys are jam-packed going to Cogeo already. It is suggested that you rent a van or any vehicle as there is a wide parking space here anyway.

THE BUDGET

Transportation is not included in budget below. Also, prices of Masungi may have change so it’s better to check their official page here too.

Masungi Tour package: 1400php ea (minimum of 7 people as of this writing)
- If you’re traveling alone or less than 7 people, you could either call them and ask to be a joiner, or if you have a lot of cash to spend – pay for the excess. 🙂

TOURING THE MASUNGI GEORESERVE

Now the best part of touring the georeserve is not limited to just the view, but the experience of dangling above the reserve’s natural beauty! It’s better than just waching a drone do the sky view, it’s actually you hovering above the canopies!

***Note that the photos below aren’t necessarily in order. Enjoy the surprises and don’t forget to share!