Sacobia Development PlanCamping Holiday Destination

Project Details• Location: Sacobia Valley, Clark Next Frontier

(Sitio Sta. Rosa)• Proponent: Aeta Community of Sacobia• Partners: CDC, DOT thru Asec. Janet Lazatin,

PTA, Cong. Lazatin, Bamban LGU

The Current Tourism Product

• Sacobia with 5,612 ha. with lush virgin forest, mountain peaks, valleys and hills

• Prolific waterfalls, surging streambeds, natural springs• Presence of indigenous community• Appeal to both local and foreign tourists

Sacobia Development

• Sacobia’s tourism appeal is relatively unknown• DOT and CDC see its potential to become a CAMPING

HOLIDAY DESTINATION• Coupled with activities like ecotourism, cross-cultural

exchange, mountain climbing, trekking, biking, cave exploration, tree-top adventure, among others

Sacobia

• Capacity to become a showcase for ecotourism development and environmental protection and conservation

• Total wellness and prime holiday destination in the region

Vision• Promote Sacobia as a major camping destination rich

in cultural and eco-sports activities• Contribute towards development of Clark as a major

tourist destination• Create a diversity of activities for local and foreign

tourists

Ecotourism Goals• Ensure the conservation of the natural and cultural

environment (conservation)• Enhance the quality of life of local host population

(rural economy)• Ensure the improvement of available tourism

products and services for the enjoyment of visitors

Objectives• Provide visitors into Clark a wellspring of

opportunities for adventure, ecotourism, sports and recreation

• Provide livelihood and job opportunities for local host population

• Increase visitor traffic to Clark and its nearby towns in Pampanga

Strategy• Reputation as one of the few remaining virgin forests• Presence of Pinatubo-affected culture-bound

communities• Presence of indigenous culture• Proximity to Mt. Pinatubo crater (2-day trekking)

Strategy• Proximity to Clark and international airport• Availability of existing structures: admin building,

housing units, dormitory, dining facility (CDC property)

• Availability of natural amenities for camping, trekking, mountain climbing, caving, river rafting, river crossing, biking, rapelling – all favorable for a multi-sport activity

Secondary Strategy

• Local agricultural industries such as farming, livestock-raising, orchid farming

• Local cultural activities like katutubo dance rituals, with native food showcase (binulo), including local fiesta celebration

Approach to Development

• Low impact on the local economy• Low level of interpretation, visitation• Provide tourism a jumpstart and mobilize the local

tourism economy• Low impact development ensure better control over

visitor movement and activities• Ensure protection of the environment

Anchor Attraction• Camping holiday activity as anchor with initial fifty

(50) units of impermanent dome tents made of polyethylene tarp

• Each camp site consists of open garage and a grillery for barbeque

• Location (Sta. Rosa) is near a surging streambed emanating from a prolific waterfall from above (Mataba Fall)

Anchor Attraction• Augurs well for multi-sport activity (triathlon or

mountain biking)• Camping holiday destination in the country remain

undiscovered frontiers• Camping holidays have potential to draw tourists• Camping destination need not be costly using local

indigenous materials

Anchor Attraction• Camping offers enriching opportunity for visitor

education and self-enhancement• Opportunities for group-oriented activities like team

building sessions and other outdoor living exercises• Development of wellness center for total

rejuvenation for mind, soul and body

Recommendations• Setting up fifty (50) units of camping tents with open

garage and grillery on both sides• Availability of at least twenty (20) units of mountain

bicycles for rent• Conduct of competitive multi-sport events• Community organization and skills training for local

guides and assistants

Recommendations

• Construction of four (4) units of toilets with showers

• Marketing and promotions / advertising (production of flyers, maps and leaflets)

Notes• Low impact development using IMPERMANENT

materials and equipment• Anytime, structures may be removed and

transferred upon demand• Clearing of area for camping• Use of local materials

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