Rafiki Safari Lodge Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

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Wilderness Luxury Abounds

Rafiki Safari Lodge is nestled on over 800 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River just south of Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Comprised of a series of luxury safari tents imported from South Africa, the Rafiki offers visitors spectacular jungle vistas from the rocking chairs set on the hardwood decks of the accommodations. While the lodge is primarily a nature retreat and animal rescue facility- it is hardly roughing it! Each safari tent is equipped with a sleek, modern bathroom and all of the modern conveniences including specific designs to keep jungle insects at bay! You will never think of staying in a tent the same way again!

A Plethora of Activities!

Guests at the Rafiki Safari Lodge can enjoy a great variety of adventure activities. The Savegre River is renown for its beautiful scenery and challenging twists and turns. The Class III and IV sections of this part Savegre are only accessible from Rafiki and offer guests amazing jungle vistas and occasional breathtaking visions of the Pacific Ocean while experiencing world class rafting and jungle hiking. Guests at Rafiki also have the opportunity to explore the area by horseback and on foot to see the beautiful waterfalls that are part of the local landscape. You don’t need to be a avid bird watcher to appreciate the amazing variety of winged inhabitants of the area- the Lodge offers bird watching excursions for all that are interested.

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A Commitment to Conservation, Animal Rescue and Community Involvement

The Bolshoff Family started the Rafiki Lodge project in 1999 with the hopes of using tourism as a way to build a wildlife refuge and Tapir rescue facility. Their work at nursing tapirs back to health and The Lodge’s commitment to rescue and release of these animals is critical to the continuation of a healthy and diverse population of tapirs in the Savegre corridor of Costa Rica. Plans are currently underway to fence in a protective wilderness area as well as build a veterinary facility to provide the necessary medical treatment to rescued tapirs. The Rafiki Lodge is also involved in their community with their commitment to sustainable tourism and the planned establishment of a scholarship for a local student to study eco-tourism, biology or a related field.

A Jungle Oasis!

The food, hospitality, and accommodations of the Rafiki Lodge are unparalleled and offer a unique perspective on the amazing Costa Rican jungle. The pristine location, the unique “touch of Africa” and the commitment of the Bolshoff Family to creating a luxurious oasis in the middle of the jungle will guarantee visitors an unforgettable stay! A must destination on your Costa Rican vacation!


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