
Where the Savegre meets your soul
A Place to Root Down, Wake Up, and Run Wild Again
Deep in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest, where the Savegre River weaves through canyon walls and ancient canopy, Rafiki Retreats offers more than just a getaway — it’s a homecoming...
Our family-owned eco-lodge, Rafiki Safari Lodge, is the soul of each retreat. Surrounded by tropical birdsong, rushing rivers, and wild green expanses, this is where transformation begins. Whether you come to heal, to explore, or simply to breathe again, every Rafiki Retreat is built to reconnect you with what matters most.
Our Retreat Offerings Include
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Wildlife Photography Retreats – Learn to see through the lens with guided shoots, expert mentorship, and daily adventures into nature’s heart.
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Women’s Circles & Creative Immersions – Grounded in sisterhood, expression, and sacred slowness.
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Couples' Connection Retreats – Rediscover each other with fireside conversations, shared adventures, breathwork and forest intimacy.
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Family Digital Detoxes – Unplug and unwind together with rafting, hiking, storytelling, and screen-free exploration.
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Super Lekker Safari – 6 night adventure package for an exclusive adventure at Rafiki
Here, luxury means presence, not pretense. It’s in the fresh meals from local hands, the silence between howler monkey calls, and the feeling of standing barefoot in your truth.
At Rafiki Retreats, we believe in the wild as a teacher. That when we slow down, listen closely, and immerse ourselves in the rhythms of the earth, we remember who we really are.
Whether you're rafting into the unknown, journaling under the stars, or laughing with new friends around the fire, every retreat is a return—to nature, to community, and to the untamed wisdom within.
This is rooted. This is real. This is the pulse of the jungle calling you home.
Featured Retreat
A Mother's Earth - November 11-16, 2025
Women's Retreat
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3 nights at Rafiki Safari Lodge - jungle safaris, riverside yoga, white-water rafting
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2 nights at Costa Verde Hotel - beach yoga with ocean views
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Women's wellness circles and sisterhood ceremonies
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Guided journaling and self-discovery sessions
What's Included
All lodging, meals, airport transfers, safaris, yoga sessions, and cultural experiences
What's NOT Included
International airfare, gratuities, 1 dinner & lunch in Manuel Antonio & alcoholic beverages
$3000
$1,000 deposit to secure your spot


Reserve Your Spot
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Upcoming Retreats
Each season brings new opportunities for growth, adventure, and connection
Rafiki Safari Lodge
Rafiki Safari Lodge is a family-owned eco-lodge nestled on 950 acres of protected Costa Rican rainforest along the banks of the UNESCO-recognized Savegre River — one of the cleanest rivers in Central America.
Built and run by the Boshoff family, with roots in both South Africa and Wyoming, Rafiki is more than a lodge — it's a living expression of our commitment to wild beauty, conservation, and soulful adventure.
Every safari tent, trail, and river path was designed with deep respect for the land. Our structures are sustainably built to blend into the jungle, and every experience is rooted in the rhythms of nature — from whitewater rafting and birding to jungle hikes, yoga, and riverside rest.
Whether you're here for a retreat, a family adventure, or a moment of stillness under the trees — Rafiki is a place to reconnect with the world as it was meant to be: wild, alive, and deeply real.




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Eco-Friendly Design
Sustainable architecture that harmonizes with the rainforest
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Wildlife Safaris
Guided jungle adventures to spot sloths, frogs, monkeys, and exotic birds
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Riverside Location
Direct access to the pristine Savegre River - UNESCO cleanest river in Central America - for rafting and relaxation
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Family Heritage
3 generations of Costa Rican hospitality and conservation

Vanessa Boshoff
Wildlife documentary filmmaker and TV host, certified naturalist, and co-owner of Rafiki Safari Lodge in Costa Rica. I create transformational retreats that help people reconnect with nature, purpose, and the wild places within. With roots in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Central America, I bring global experience and grounded heart to every journey I guide.


Nel Boshoff
Nel Boshoff is the owner and founder of Rafiki Safari Lodge, and an Emmy Award-winning aerial cinematographer. Originally from South Africa, Nel has spent decades filming around the world, specializing in wildlife storytelling for major networks. His deep connection to nature and passion for conservation led him to create Rafiki—a rainforest sanctuary where adventure, wildlife, and sustainability meet.



Loki Boshoff
Loki Boshoff is the owner and
on-site manager of Rafiki Safari Lodge, where he leads as a wildlife guide, biologist, and nature photographer. Born into the Boshoff family legacy of adventure and conservation, Loki brings the rainforest to life with his deep ecological knowledge and storytelling lens. Whether he's guiding a jungle hike or capturing the perfect shot, his passion for Costa Rica’s wild beauty is contagious.

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