Description
Rafiki Safari Lodge is an adventure lovers dream! It is a luxury tent camp in the rainforest outside of Manuel Antonio. The African style safari lodge is nestled on 750 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River. Rafiki is a family owned lodge that began using tourism in 1999 to build a wildlife refuge and Tapir re-introduction program. The owners and operators are nature lovers with a unique knowledge of the area. While the lodge is remote and secluded it is a comfortable and safe way to enjoy the rainforest and all it has to offer. The surrounding property has a picturesque pool and waterslide while the main lodge offers a great bar and restaurant. Guests will be treated to a delicious traditional South African barbecue dinner cooked by a professional chef. Rafiki Safari Lodge offers all the amenities of a luxury lodge. |
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Activities
The lodge runs specially designed safari treks that allows the visitor to see all the area has to offer. The well informed and experienced guides ensure a safe and informative trip. Activities include spectacular whitewater rafting tours down the Savegre River, horseback riding through the mountainous terrain and the world’s best bird watching. The specially designed trips include all these activities in one day and are a great way to experience the rainforest and river. |
Accommodations
Imported from South Africa the 9 open-air luxury safari tents are set atop hardwood decks and are designed to let you experience nature up close while keeping insects at bay. Each unit features its own modern, complete bathroom with heated water and a balcony. The rooms are comfortable and one of a kind. There is no better way to go camping then in one of these lavish safari tents. |
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Commitment to Sustainability
Rafiki Safari Lodge was built to introduce tourism into the area as part of an overall wildlife refuge and tapir reintroduction program. A fence will be built around 200 acres of forest where the tapirs will be introduced and begin to breed. The tapirs will then be set free onto the more remote areas of the property and will have access to corridors allowing them to migrate south into other wildlife refuges and sanctuaries. Possible future wildlife reintroductions may include the giant anteater and the jaguar.
The tourism that enters the area will generate capital, which expands the local economy by employing the local people and purchasing locally produced products for the lodge. The lodge will also provide scholarships to local school children choosing careers in sustainable tourism, biology, veterinary sciences or related fields.
The staff at Rafiki Safari Lodge are very knowledgeable about the area and they do a great job of educating the visitors on the ecology of Rafiki and the programs and projects they have implemented including the unique micro-hydro renewable energy system that powers the lodge. Water is taken from a nearby stream high above the lodge and used to power the lodge. The water is then replaced back down stream for a minimal effect on the environment. |
Location
Rafiki Safari Lodge is remotely located on the Savegre River in the central pacific of Coast Rica. The closest city is Quepos, which is a half hour away along the coast and an hour uphill and inland. Quepos is located a short 25 minute flight from San José or depending on the traffic it can range from 4 to 6 hours to drive or take a bus.
Rates
Rates for the safari tents are $130 to $205 for single and double occupancy in the green season and $144 to $247 for single and double occupancy in the high season. All rates include three meals a day. Please remember to add 16.4% government sales tax. |
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Contact Information
Rafiki Safari Lodge
Lautjie Boshoff, Manager
Constant and Raylene Boshoff, Owners
Carlo and Janel Boshoff, Operations Managers
Rio Savegre, Quepos, Puntarenas
(506) 777-2250, 777-5327
(506) 826-6072 (mobile)
http://rafikisafari.com/contact.htm
info@rafikisafari.com |
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