Rafiki Safari Lodge- White water rafting Horseback riding, hiking, birding, relaxing pool at a lodge in Costa Rica!

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Rafiki offers excellent white water rafting tours on the Savegre River. We offer 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 river provides. We offer several trips, depending on your ability level. We like	Click here to see rafting photos !
to personalize our trips, and will try our best to meet your adventure needs, be that the views or adrenaline. We serve hot grilled meals and have full bathrooms along the river to keep you comfortable on your trip.

\	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.


To see Mini me's in action, click here!	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!

The Savegre River offers whitewater sections for kayakers of all ability levels. A full line of Riot kayaks are available for rent, including all necessary gear. We also provide lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced kayakers. Feel free to contact us at info@rafikisafari.com for information on rates and details.

Enjoy the calm waters of the lower Savegre guided by a Naturalist. This trip allows the less adventurous guests to spot rare flora and fauna of the area.

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.

With more than 700 acres of rainforest, Rafiki offers a variety of trails to explore. Our hikes are guided by a biologist. 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.

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!

BUSHMASTER SAFARI

....................................................... 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.
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!
	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.

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.

MASSAGE

It's new! Holis Spa has partnered with Rafiki to make your experience just that much better. Let us know if you interested, we will have some healing hands ready for you! Advanced notice is required. Please email us at rafikisafari@gmail.com to confirm a massage.