Lake Naujan National Park

National Park

A protected freshwater-lake park on Mindoro Island, home to migratory waterbirds, mangroves and inland fisheries. Tourists come for birdwatching, boat trips and encounters with local fishing communities.

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Address: Lake Naujan, Naujan and Victoria municipalities, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Website: protectedplanet.net
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About Lake Naujan National Park

Lake Naujan National Park is a protected area in the Philippines centered on Lake Naujan on the island of Mindoro, established to conserve freshwater and wetland ecosystems. The park protects the lake basin and adjacent marshes which support fisheries and waterbird populations.

On-site highlights include the lake basin, fringed marshes, and shallow wetlands that support aquatic plants and attract many bird species and freshwater fish. Recreational activities reported in the area include birdwatching and small-boat use on the lake.

The park was designated to conserve the lake’s biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities that depend on its fisheries. Management has focused on protecting habitat and regulating resource use to sustain both wildlife and local fisheries.

Geographically the park lies on northeastern Mindoro in Oriental Mindoro province, near the municipalities of Naujan and adjacent coastal towns. The landscape is dominated by a freshwater lake basin with surrounding low-lying marshes and agricultural land.

  • Birding season: Best time for birdwatching is during the cooler months when migratory waterfowl and shorebirds are most numerous.

What to See#

  • Lake Naujan: The lake itself occupies the central basin and is the primary freshwater body, supporting fisheries and aquatic vegetation that attract waterbirds.
  • Surrounding wetlands: Extensive wetlands and marshes surround the lake and form critical habitat for migratory and resident bird species, as well as nursery areas for fish.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Naujan National Park

Best visited in the dry season (November-April) for boat trips and birdwatching; the wet months bring heavy rain and local flooding.

Dry season
November-April · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Cooler mornings, lower cloud cover and the best conditions for birdwatching and small-boat excursions.
Wet season
May-October · 25-33°C (77-91°F)
More rain and higher water levels; dramatic skies but some roads and trails may be flooded or slippery.

Weather & Climate near Lake Naujan National Park

Climate

Lake Naujan National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2433 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 96 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
February Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 61 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.6h
March Very Good 23° - 31° 30° 47 mm some cloud 81% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
April Very Good 24° - 33° 32° 72 mm some cloud 77% 1.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Good 24° - 33° 34° 162 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.6h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 268 mm overcast 85% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.8h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 326 mm overcast 88% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 253 mm overcast 88% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 281 mm overcast 88% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 336 mm overcast 88% 1.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
November Good 23° - 30° 27° 287 mm partly cloudy 90% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
December Good 22° - 30° 26° 244 mm overcast 91% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 11.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Naujan National Park

From Manila: fly to the port city of Calapan (Mindoro), then drive by car or van roughly 2-3 hours to the Naujan area on the eastern side of the island (distances and times vary by ferry schedules). From Calapan, take the national highway toward Naujan and Victoria; the lake lies a short local drive from those town centers. Local tricycles or hired driver-guides are useful for the final leg.

Tips for Visiting Lake Naujan National Park

  • Bring binoculars and a camera with a telephoto lens-waterbirds and kingfishers are easy to spot along the lake margins.
  • Visit early morning for the best bird activity and cooler air; local fishermen launch from small piers and can be hired to show quiet shallow coves.
  • Check tides and weather during the monsoon season (May-October); roads around the lake can become boggy and slow.