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Call us: ++506 2777 2250
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Rafiki offers excellent white water rafting tours on the Savegre River. We have a variety of ways to get to the river, from the standard truck ride, to a 3 hour nature hike, and even a horse back ride. Our ideal location allows us enjoy all the adventure the river provides. Rafiki offers several trips, each catered for different ability levels.
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| We will try our best to meet your adventure needs, whether you are looking for the views or adrenaline. We serve hot grilled meals and have full bathrooms along the river to keep you comfortable on your trip. |
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When the rains stop, we keep on rafting! The Mini Me is a raft that seats 2 or 3 people plus a guide, and makes for an incredible ride! Our guides have tons of experience in these little dream boats, making a mini me trip more like a 3 person kayak rather than a conventional raft. |
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We are now offering Mini Me tours when the rains are coming down. Test your skills against the mighty Savegre and see if you have what it takes to become a member of the "Savegre Swim Team"
If you were hoping to see some swim team action, all the carnage has been moved to avoid scarying people, the movies show some of the highlights this year. For those of you who would rather not swim, this may be a bit much for you to handle, please opt to take a big boat, they don't flip, and are fun for the whole family. Mini Me's can also handle the river without capsizing. Usually guests that flip are those who taunt the river! |
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Let your feet rest and your eyes wander as you make your way through the mountainous terrain on one of our sturdy horses. Horses are still used by the local people of the Savegre. Rafiki tries to maximize the cultural experience by traveling to places where horses are still the major form of transportation. Sometimes we cross rivers, go to mountain tops with ocean views, carry the rafts, or even go eat ice cream in the village. Our horses are mellow enough for the whole family.
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With more than 800 acres of lowland tropical forest, Rafiki offers a variety of trails to explore. We have self guided hiikes as well as guided hikes. Our guided hike is led by a naturalist. On the trip you will learn about the flora and fauna of the area, get a little exercise and be blown away by the ecology Rafiki has to offer. We have a new trail that combines a 2-3 hour hike with our full-day rafting.We call it the "Lekker loop", request it if you are up for a challenge. |
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With over 300 species of identified birds so far, Rafiki is a world-class location for birding. Common sightings include Toucans, Mot-Mots, and Trogons. We offer morning guided tours to help you sharpen your skills and learn more about the habitats and behaviors of the feathered friends of the Savegre Valley. |
| Our Ultimate Safari gives you the chance to see Rafiki's wilderness on horseback and get and then lets you experience the Savegre River all in one day. The horseback section is not too difficult, and the rafting is fun for everyone. This is a great choice for those pressed for time! |
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| BUSHMASTER SAFARI |
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This trip is a Rafiki signature. Experience nature and adventure unparalleled in Costa Rica. This trip combines an intense hike with wilderness Class III- Class IV rafting that is only possible at Rafiki. Horses will take your gear and un-inflated rafts to the top of an impressive mountain where the beauties of the upper Savegre Valley are unveiled. The hike seems never ending, and although at some point will consider turning back, eventually we make will make it to the top. Your reward is a breath taking view of the Pacific Ocean and also gives you the first peek up the amazing upper Savegre Valley. |
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The horses can't make the decent, so we carry the gear down to the put-in. Our destination is a house owned by a shaman known as "el Albino". His family makes us a delicous brunch in a house that seems as if it belongs in a fairy tale. Waterfalls, orchids, butterflies, and of course the pristine upper Savegre River surround us as we inflate the rafts and prepare for our whitewater trip. Since the trip is a wilderness decent, we make sure everyone is prepared!
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The upper Savegre is the most pristine river in Central America. It is "creeky" meaning it is just wide enough for mini me's to make it down. Small drops, and tight lines, amongst huge boulders makes this class IV section a once in a life time experience.We float to where the Savegre meets the Divison. This union is the birth of the Lower Savegre. With twice as much water, it is nice to hit the juicy class III+ waves. |
| We finish back at Rafiki, and if your legs aren't tired from the hike, and your arms aren't tired from the rafting trip, then at least you will have a chance to wear out your smiling muscles!Experience is highly reccommended for this trip. Guests that have not rafted before can do a lower section trip to get a feel for the river. Due to the character of the river, trips may be cancelled due to flood danger. The best time to do a Bushmaster is from April -August and mellower runs from December-March. |
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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. |
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Rafiki welcomes Yerlin Tapia! |
Through diligence and motivation, Yerlin embarked on the mission to become a Massage Therapist. She was born and raised in the village of Santo Domingo. Upon graduation of high school, she approached Rafiki with her idea of massage. Delighted by her spirit, Rafiki sponsored her education in exchange for a little help cleaning rooms during the high season. Today Yerlin has been with us for nearly a year doing massages. Our guests love her hands and we love her attitude! She is available for both relaxing and therapuedic massages and organic facials. Try Yerlin's favorite "chocolate massage"! |
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Costa Rica: 506- 2777-2250
E-mail: rafikisafari@gmail.com |
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