Fly fish one of the cleanest rivers in Central America, with 8+ freshwater and saltwater species on the line.
The Savegre River is a fly fisherman's playground — one of the cleanest rivers in Central America, home to more than 8 freshwater and saltwater species. Machaca, a hard-fighting relative of the piranha, is a local favorite that rewards a bit of strategy.
We fish from a 13-foot whitewater raft with an oar frame, which gets us into deep pools and slower stretches near the lodge that you simply can't reach on foot. A full day out with a guide who knows exactly where the fish are holding.
Surrounded by pristine rainforest and fed by clear, life-rich rivers, the lowland tropical forest of Costa Rica offers an unforgettable fishing experience. At Rafiki Safari Lodge, fishing is more than just casting a line — it's about immersing yourself in raw nature, where jungle sounds replace city noise and every bend in the river holds the promise of discovery.
The Savegre River is one of the cleanest rivers in Central America. The upper Saverge is already well known for its trout fishing. Rafiki wants to give our guests a chance to see some of the tropical species closer to the ocean. Fly fishing these waters brings an extra level of creativity to the sport. Flower patterns, giant insects and even tropical nuts are a part of the quiver of flies the guises carry. With over 8 species of fresh water fish and a few salt water species swimming around, you never know what might be on the other side of the line.
Rafiki offers a full day fishing trip. The stretch of river starts near the lodge, we use a 13' foot whitewater raft with an oar frame. This boat easily navigates the whitewater and gets fisherman into the deep pools of slower moving water. These waters are prime territory for machacas. The fish are in the piranha family. They fight hard and are clever. Sometime the best way to catch them is to get them mad!
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