Calauit Safari from Coron: Giraffes and Zebras on Busuanga
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Calauit Safari Park is on Calauit Island in the municipality of Busuanga, not beside Coron Town. The municipality describes a wildlife sanctuary with giraffes, zebras and other animals in open fields. The location makes this a long land-and-boat day, so the right comparison is not simply which tour shows giraffes; it is how the safari is combined with northern Busuanga.
Compare the day tours
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Added stop named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calauit Safari Adventure | 10 hours | €68.71 | 3.5 (13) | Black Island |
| Calauit Safari Adventure alternative | 10 hours | €58.33 | 2.8 (4) | check the booking page |
| Private Calauit and Black Island tour | 9 hours | €169.22 | 0.0 (0) | Black Island |
The first shared tour is the most reviewed Calauit-specific option here. Its 10-hour duration is important: choose it only if a very early, full day suits you. The private option can suit a family or group that values its own vehicle and boat, but the higher price buys privacy rather than a shorter transfer across Busuanga.
What the day combines
Busuanga municipality recommends Calauit Safari Park and dugong watching as a wildlife-and-nature day, while its island-hopping suggestions include Black Island. The listed safari tour pairs the park with Black Island, where its summary promises white sand. That combination creates variety, but it also means the park is only one part of the day.
The Calauit Safari Adventure with Black Island includes van pickup within Coron Town Proper, the boat, the safari truck, animal feeding, all permits and entrance fees and a picnic lunch; other meals are extra. The alternative lists pickup and all entry fees. The private tour includes a picnic lunch and the transfer between hotel and wharf, but not the environmental fee. Ask about breakfast and pickup outside the town centre before booking. Wear shoes suitable for getting in and out of vehicles and boats, and bring water and sun cover.
Animal expectations
The municipal page describes close encounters and learning about conservation. Treat animals as wildlife, not props. Feeding or approaching them should happen only under staff direction, and an advertised encounter is not a guarantee that every animal will be close for photographs.
This trip is a weak fit if your priority is lagoons, snorkelling or a slow beach day. It is a strong fit for travellers who specifically want the unusual history and wildlife of northern Busuanga and accept that much of the day is transit.
Recommendation
For most visitors, choose the Calauit Safari Adventure with Black Island for €68.71. It has the clearest combined itinerary and the strongest review base among the Calauit-focused choices. Book the private option only when control over your group matters enough to justify its own price, and avoid either tour if ten hours of transfers and activities would outweigh the safari itself.
