Group gathered at a long table at Rafiki Safari Lodge

BRING YOUR PEOPLE.

Family reunions. Retreats. Workshops. Celebrations. These are private experiences — the entire lodge is reserved exclusively for your group, with no other guests on the property.

A PLACE THAT HOLDS SPACE FOR YOUR PEOPLE

Group stays at Rafiki are private, whole-property experiences. When your group books, the entire lodge is reserved for you — every room, every gathering area and every activity — with no other guests sharing the property.

Most venues can host a group. Very few can hold one — give it room to actually connect, away from schedules, WiFi pressure and hotel noise.

Whether you're reuniting three generations of family, leading a retreat, running a workshop, or bringing a group of friends who haven't traveled together in years, we build the stay around your group, not the other way around.

  • Exclusive use of the whole lodge — the property is yours alone for the length of your stay.
  • Space for large families and multi-generational groups, all on one property.
  • Open-air gathering areas built for circles, workshops and shared meals — not banquet halls.
  • One point of contact to help you plan activities, meals and logistics for the whole group.
  • 25+ years hosting groups who come back year after year.

Before You Send the Inquiry

Will other guests be at the lodge during our stay?

No. Group bookings are private buyouts — the entire property is reserved exclusively for your group. The rooms, the open-air gathering areas and the activities are all yours for the duration of your stay.

Will a group trip to Rafiki feel like a school field trip?

Not if we design it properly. One big shared experience, enough freedom afterward, different options for different people, dinner back together. The itinerary should create common moments, not keep everyone attached to each other all day.

What if our group has very different ages?

That's actually one of the strongest reasons to use Rafiki as the base. Age differences matter less when the entire group doesn't need to choose one activity every day.

Can Rafiki help me organize this without me becoming the group's full-time travel agent?

Yes. Start by giving us the people, not the itinerary — adults, kids and ages, couples/families, dates, what people enjoy, where you're coming from and where you're heading. Rafiki helps structure the stay from there.

Specialized Adventure Retreats

MORE THAN A STAY.

Retreats at Rafiki are designed for groups who want more than a place to sleep — from family reunions and weddings to adventure camps, educational groups and specialized riding experiences.

Enduro rider on technical jungle single track at Rafiki
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Group activity at Rafiki Safari Lodge

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