Sacobia Development Plan
Camping 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
THANK YOU!