Lake Sebu's Majestic Hikong Bente Falls
The towering second falls of Lake Sebu, Hikong Bente teases with is raging waters cutting through the mountain vegetation clearly seen from afar as we went down the second zipline. We took a rocky habal-habal ride up to first falls Hikon Alu to get our gears and sprint back to Hikong Bente jump-off. Even from afar, we started taking pictures of Hikong Bente.
Hikong Bente Seen from afar
We took a short hike down on a winding unpaved path. A large gazebo there with red roof was a sight for sore eyes, it wasn’t there the first time I went. They could have done it differently. Nothing much we can do with that one except to go past it and head straight to the falls.
Shooting from the bridge
There are several viewpoints for the falls. I carefully crossed this concrete bridge making sure I wouldn’t slip on the rain drenched mossy surface. The falls is directly seen on the rocky portion there but it’s still far. There’s also a pathway going up for a higher vantage point of the falls.
View from the rocks across the bridge
Going back across the bridge there’s another path that takes people up close the waterfalls. The fall’s strong spray falls over the side of the path which is akin to a light rain. At that time, the falls was raging and powerful, spreading out more spray as the waters hit the ground and the walls. Because of the rains, there is more water pouring on this falls.
Lake Sebu Hikong Bente Falls and River flow
Hikong Bente falls is just majestic! Standing in front of it for the second time still elicits that sense of awe and power. Its beauty is just fitting its T’boli name Hikong Bente which also means “immeasurable”. We took time taking photos there but it was challenging as the spray keeps on getting in front of the lens, but we did get some really good shots nonetheless.
Lake Sebu Hikong Bente Falls Video
That was our last main stop for the day. It was a splendid way to end our exploration of Lake Sebu. I’m betting when a I come back here again I’ll see additional changes. Our guide told us that they are planning to add a cable car here somewhere along the zipline. Also some activities like rock climbing and rappelling along the waterfall. I’m sure this additional would bid well for local tourism. I won’t complain as long as they keep the place as pristine as possible.
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That’s indeed an impressive waterfalls. Who does the “improvements” near or at the Falls like the gazebo, zipline, etc.?
I love waterfalls. I have fond memories of them since childhood. Hikong Bente Falls is breathtaking. I wish I’d have the opportunity to witness such majestic creation in the future.
You can not improve this view any more. How can you improve on perfection?
BTW, I was hoping a glimpse of the eyesore
beautiful from every vantage.
Hi BertN! I think it’s a joint venture between local government and private citizens
Thanks Lene! I hope you could visit it in the future as well.
Thanks Photo Cache! If you saw the zipline video, you could get a glimpse of the red-roofed gazebo
Thanks Dom
Never made it that far. Another worthy reason to go back in Lake Sebu. Awesome shots again Ferdz.
Another beautiful waterfalls from Pinas. Hoping that the area will not be touched by any modernization.
It’s really worth going there at the falls Oman
I hope so too Lito! Thanks for the visit