Main Lodge
Private bathroom
A traditional Costa Rican "rancho" with an African twist — the base camp and starting point…
Fourteen safari tents at the Main Lodge and 4 at the Beach Camp. Have a look, then book your dates online.
Private bathroom
A traditional Costa Rican "rancho" with an African twist — the base camp and starting point…
Private bathroom
A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Sloths, monkeys and surf on Playa Matapalo.
4–5 guests · Private bathroom
"The experience of camping without having to rough it." Tents imported from South Africa on raised…
Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals while we keep your spirits up at the Lekker Bar — the…
Book a tent on its own, or choose a package with activities already included. A package is an upgrade on the same stay — not a different product.
Your tent + breakfast
Your tent + breakfast + activities
From $575 for 2 people
View Package →Your tent + breakfast + activities
From $963 for 2 people
View Package →Your tent + breakfast + activities
From $1,715 for 2 people
View Package →Your tent + all meals + activities
From $1,567 person (4 people)
View Package →The idea came from the safari camps Constant Boshoff knew in Africa. A canvas tent reminds you that you are out in the middle of the jungle. But inside, it still needs to feel cozy and safe.
Proper beds. Private bathrooms. Hot showers. Space for your things. A porch with rocking chairs to sit on when you've had enough adventure for the day.
One night tells you what Rafiki looks like. Two nights give you time for a real adventure. Three nights lets you really understand why we built the place.
Arrive from the coast. Settle in. Spend one full day on the river, horseback or exploring the forest. Wake up one more morning before continuing your trip.
Arrive without rushing. Choose two different kinds of days. Leave room for the pool, birds, food, conversation and doing nothing for an afternoon.
All the tents are perched on raised hardwood platforms. Each has a unique view of the forest, allowing the sensation of sleeping in the forest without giving up the essentials you care about.
Meals at Rafiki are simple, generous and made for the kind of days people have here. Breakfast before heading out. Lunch when you return. Dinner when everyone finally slows down again.
With 14 safari tents, Rafiki has room for families and groups to come. Some people raft. Some ride. Some stay by the pool. Then everyone comes back to the same table with a new story at the end of the day.
Plan a Group Stay →Book the stay first. You can add individual adventures to any booking — or leave the days open and decide once you're here.
Choose your tent and make Rafiki the part of your Costa Rica trip where the river, forest and adventure all start from the same place.
