Tampuan
Also known as: Tinoto Wall
Best time to dive
November to May; August
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- DugongLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow inshore reef near Tampuan/Kamanga sanctuary could support snorkeling, but not documented as a dedicated snorkel attraction
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable currents tied to moon/tide cycle on outer wall; remote location (~45min overland from General Santos plus boat/cliff entry); general Mindanao-wide US State Dept travel advisory rates most of Mindanao Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' (Davao City, Davao del Norte, Siargao, Dinagat Islands are named exceptions; Sarangani/General Santos is not a named exception, though no site-specific incident is documented and the area is actively promoted as a domestic dive destination)
Permits & fees
Site sits within Kamanga Marine Eco-Tourism Park and Sanctuary (established 2006); no specific current entrance fee found - VERIFY. Historical (2013) per-dive costs cited at PHP 800/dive (1-2 divers) or PHP 600/diver (3+), PHP 950 night dive, PHP 550/day gear rental - likely outdated
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Maasim, Sarangani
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.