Rafiki is a South African family-owned luxury wilderness tented camp and conservation project focused on sustainable adventure tourism. The lodge rests on 842 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River, 30 km south of Quepos and Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica.
The Lodge
The main lodge sits on a natural plateau with ten luxury tents nearby, each with its own spectacular view of the beautiful mountains. The lodge serves as a restaurant, bar, and tour center. This is where all your safaris start, including some amazing bird watching. You can also enjoy the pool and waterslide.
Luxury Safari Tents
Our luxury safari tents are set atop hardwood decks, each with rocking chairs, so you can sit back and admire the view in privacy Imported from South Africa, the tent design allows you to experience nature up close while keeping the insects at bay. The large windows let in the sounds and smells of the forest, while the canvas walls keep the critters and the elements out. Enjoy the magnificent views from your private veranda! Every tent has its own modern, full bathroom with showers that are fire heated to take the chill out of the spring water. Each tent comfortably sleeps up to four people.
Dining at Rafiki Safari Lodge
The food and hospitality of Rafiki Safari Lodge are unparalleled. Rafiki's pristine location and the "little touch of Africa" will ensure that you have an unforgettable experience. Treat yourself to a delicious South African Braai (BBQ) cooked on the grill, accompanied by side dishes prepared by the local chef.
Activities from the Lodge
Guests can enjoy a wide variety of activities such as whitewater rafting, horseback riding to waterfalls, hiking, and world-class birding. See the full list of activities from the lodge below.
Rafiki Tapir Project
Rafiki Safari Lodge is part of a sustainable project to reintroduce the Baird's Tapir to the wilderness of the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The project includes the lodge and tented camp, a 2-3 acre acclimatization enclosure where newly introduced tapirs are monitored when they arrive from captivity, and a 60 acre breeding and acclimatization enclosure linked to a 750 acre wildlife refuge. Rafiki is connected to vast wilderness areas such as Los Santos Reserve, Chirripo National Park, and La Amistad National Park by a biological corridor. It is Rafiki's strategic location along the protected tapir migration routes that creates this opportunity to help save these remarkable, gentle creatures.
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