Hotel Rafiki Lodge

A luxury tent camp in the rainforest outside of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Nestled on 750 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River, 30 km south of Quepos

The lodge is nestled on a natural plateau with nine luxury tents situated near by, each with its own spectacular view of the pristine mountains. The Lodge serves as the restaurant, bar and tour center. From here you will start all of your safaris, while being able to enjoy the pool and water slide and experience some amazing birding.

This 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 tents design lets you experience nature up close while keeping insects at bay. Each unit features its own modern, complete bathroom. The tents comfortably sleep up to four people. The large windows bring the sounds and the smells of the forest in. The showers are fire heated to take the chill out of the spring water.

The Lekker Bar&Braai - With Carlo and Janel as your hosts, treat yourself to a delicious South African Braai (BBQ)cooked on our grill, accompanied by side dishes prepared by our professional chef. Our food, hospitality and accommodations are first rate. Rafiki's natural beauty and our little touch of Africa will ensure that you have an unforgettable experience.

Take the plunge on one of five fastest waterslides in the world! The waterslide starts from the lodge and speeds down to the pool 100ft below. The water for the waterslide is supplied by a natural stream that not only fills the pool with fresh spring water, but also feeds the hydroelectric system used at Rafiki. We do not add chemicals to the pool water, so the runoff is ecologically safe to return to the river.

Here you can enjoy a wide array of activities such as whitewater rafting, horseback riding to waterfalls, hiking and world-class birding. You don't need to be an avid bird watcher or into eco tourism to enjoy our truly unique accommodations and location.

Rafiki offers excellent white water rafting tours on the Savegre River. With over 300 species of identified birds so far, Rafiki is a world-class location for birding. You can also make your way through the mountainous terrain on one of our sturdy horses on our half day or full day tours.