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| Siniel Falls of Sarangani Province |
The town of Maaasim is a first-class municipality in the province of Sarangani. It is home to the Tampat Shrine, a tomb system of Muslim missionaries and subordinates of Sultanate of Maguindanao before Spanish colonization. Read more
The early inhabitants of Sarangani were the indigenous natives called "MunaTo" which is a native term for "first people". Sarangani was once part of South Cotabato and held its title as the Lone Third District of South Cotabato. The province was created on March 16, 1992 under Republic Act No. 7227. Read More
How To Get to Siniel Falls
Siniel Falls is located in Sitio Siniel, Barangay Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province. It is considered the tallest waterfall in Maasim. Among the waterfalls in Sarangani, Siniel Falls requires the shortest trekking. From Maasim Municipal Hall, it takes about fifteen minutes drive along South Cotabato Sarangani Road before turning left to Barangay Kamanga.
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| Siniel Falls |
From the start of the rough road to Brgy Kamanga, it takes fifteen to twenty minutes before reaching the jump-off point and another thirty-minute trek to Siniel Falls.
The Trail
Hikers will have to brave the scorching heat during the summer months. Some boulders will hamper your trekking as well as slippery rocks. A basic mountaineering course is suggested before attempting to visit Siniel Falls.
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| The trail to Siniel Falls |
When trekking the river, you will find small waterfalls created by boulders and a lot of small pools with depths ranging from two feet to four feet. It is also possible to submerge to ease the heat during hiking.
Siniel Falls has no deep plunge pool to swim in.
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| Siniel Falls of Maasim, Sarangani Province |
It is best to wear hiking shoes or sandals when visiting this waterfall and of course! a lot of drinking water.