We were in our Family Cottage at around 11am. We have a whole house to ourselves with a veranda overlooking a lagoon. The kids were blown away, of course, the adults too.
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| Family Cottage No. 2 has the best view. |
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| A grand time at the water fountain. |
Six Things to do in Mambukal
1. Strolled around the resort
Water streams from the mountain to the center of the resort feeding the lagoon and the pools. It was indeed a walk in the park.
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They have 2 dipping pools and a hot spring. The bigger kids enjoyed the big dipping pool. It's big enough to have a sizeable portion for adults, for kids and for toddlers where tots like S can walk and play around. I wasn't able to dip in the hot spring but my Yayay swore that she felt relaxed after. She said that it was best to swim at night, since the water is around 30 - 40 degrees, the cool night time breeze balances the temperature.
3. Watch the bats
They're not just up in the evening. They fly in droves even when the sun is up. It was like those vampire movies. Only they don't burst into flames in the morning or turn into bloodsuckers at night.
4. Climbed the mountains to see the 7 falls
Truth is, there were just six. The fourth one wasn't open to the public because the pathway leading to it wasn't passable due to a past landslide. Waterfall after waterfall. This part of the trip took our breath away. The first to sixth waterfall can be reached at about 10 to 15 minute interval. But the seventh waterfall greeted us in all its glory after 30 minutes of walking along rugged paths of land and river. It was beautiful. It sounded crazy at first to dip into the water. But Ramir felt it wouldn't be complete without taking the plunge, and he was absolutely right. After the trek, we rewarded ourselves with a massage at the Blade Spa.
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| First waterfall |
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| Second Waterfall |
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| Third Waterfall |
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| Fifth Waterfall |
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| Sixth Waterfall |
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| The journey leading to the Seventh Waterfall |
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| Seventh Waterfall |
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| Where the water was freezing, I mean, just-out-of-the-freezer numbing coldness. |
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| Our road leading back. We rode a habal-habal going down the mountains. |
5. Rode a boat
Kasagsagan ng init. But the kids still had a great time. 30 minutes of fun under the sun. Kids five year old and below are not allowed to join in.
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| Paddling away |
6. Be intimate with butterflies.
The butterflies were always fluttering from flower to flower but if you get lucky, a butterfly or two will warm up to you. There were a lot of yellow bells just outside the farm, we asked permission to pick some.
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| Getting cozy with a beauty |
Notes and Tips:
1. There are food stalls inside the resort. The prices are reasonable. You can order and have your food delivered in your cottage. They can lend you their plates and utensils. They can pick these up after you're through.
2. Before you head to the resort, buy drinking water outside. You'll save a good deal of money this way.
3. If available, opt for Family Cottage number 2. In my opinion, it has the best view of the lagoon.
4. Bring anti-mosquito lotion/cream. The whole cottage is screened but it's better to be protected.
5. The payment for the cottage doesn't include entrance fees. You'll also need to pay (although minimal) for every activity you'll going to do inside the resort.
6. If you'll be in a group, I suggest you rent a vehicle. We availed of the services of Shemiah Express through Ms. Pinky. They gave us good rates and they were very reliable. I contacted her through SMS two nights before our trip and she replied quickly. The driver was waiting for us when we landed. Assisted us with our baggage. And was even kind enough to help us unload our stuff and bring them in our cottage. Ms. Pinky's number - (0929) 5203757 and (0927) 7956340
7. If you're going to see the 7 falls, make sure to bring a bottle of water with you. And don't bring anything that you wouldn't need. Go get a guide. We wouldn't be able to survive without our guide, Roy. He brought our bag, assisted us on slippery terrains and he took our photos too. They don't have a fixed rate. They're dependent on visitor's generosity. And please, please bring everything back with you. Let's keep the place pretty and clean.
8. Below are the rates of Mambukal Mountain Resort:
Entrance Fees
Adult
– P 30.00
11 years old and below – P 10.00
Light Vehicles – P 15.00
Trucks/Buses – P 30.00
11 years old and below – P 10.00
Light Vehicles – P 15.00
Trucks/Buses – P 30.00
Swimming Pools
Kiddie/Adult,
Mambo Pool, Dipping Pool
Adult – P 50.00
11 years old and below – P 20.00
Adult – P 50.00
11 years old and below – P 20.00
Picnic Huts
Big
– P 600.00
Small – P 300.00
Small – P 300.00
Other Activities
Wall
Climbing – P 25.00
Slide for Life – P 100.00 2 trips
Slide for Life – P 100.00 2 trips
Canopy
Walk – P 50.00
Boating – P 30.00 / person (30 mins)
Butterfly Garden – P 20.00 / person
Boating – P 30.00 / person (30 mins)
Butterfly Garden – P 20.00 / person
Accommodation Facilities
LGU Cottage
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2 persons P 900 2 single beds / Matrimonial
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4 persons P1,200
4 single beds
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6 persons P1,500 2 single beds and 2 double decks
Family Cottage
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6
to 10 persons P4,000 2 bedrooms with living room, dining
room and kitchen
Tourist Lodge
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2
persons P 600 Ordinary
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4
persons P 700 Deluxe
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6
persons P1,000 Suite
Dormitory
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20
persons P2,000 Exclusive use,
non-aircon
P100/person 10 double decks
Details:
Mambukal Mountain Resort
Minoyan, Murcia, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Landline: (+6334) 709-0990 or (+6334) 433-8516 (Mambukal Reservation Office)
Website: http://mambukal.negros-occ.gov.ph
DISCLAIMER: We paid for everything. There were no ex-deals. Nor utang na loob. We got some discounts because we haggled (and use some charm, of course). Everything here is based entirely on our family's experience.
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