24 Apr 2023
An amazing experience. It was a very long day, 3.30am pick-up and then a 2hr+ hectic drive to Oslob. Long queues to buy whale shark tickets, but we got our tickets and then had time for our breakfast, that was basic but tasty. The WHALE shark experience was absolutely out of this world. After a boat trip to Sumilon Sandbar (wasn't too impressed with this, way too many people on a tiny white beach), we visited the 1st of the 2 waterfalls. Tumalog was a very steep walk down a road, but so so beautiful. We took a bike back up. The hill is so steep, you can easily fall over. Last was Kawasan Falls - we were totally unprepared for this bit. It was amazing, but you need to prepare. It was about a 5kms walk along/through the river/pools and over rocks. Make sure you have good water shoes that are easy to walk in. Take your possessions (few) in a waterproof bag and take water, also money as there are a few vendors along the way. We were shattered after the walk, but it was an amazing experience. Next was the very long 2hr+ drive back. I would recommend that you actually stay for a night or 2 in the area to fully utilize all the activities in this area.