Rafiki Safari Camp

Great again. Seen 2 birds. One Yellow, one Blue. Thanks Isaac for the perfect dinners. Good atmosphere, pity of the diesel problem in Malawi so we had to replan our meetings. I will be back for sure Sandi and Chris ! Have to see the elephants ! Thanks, Marten

Awesome camp spot Only stayed for one night but could have easily stayed more. The pool is a great place to unwind The food was sublime! I couldn’t praise the staff; Kelvin and Isaac highly enough. Both were warm and very welcoming - I’ll certainly be back in the near future

After a long drive we were joyfully welcomed to Rafiki Safari Camp by Sandy. She and her husband, Chris, designed and built the safari camp that is merged within the natural landscape. Their gift of hospitality is reflected in the details; open air showers with views of the foliage, private spaces for relaxing, hot showers, comfortable beds, all set in a peaceful oasis. The dining is 5-star; it is evident that the chefs take pride in creating delicious gourmet meals for the guests. My only regret is that we only had 2 nights there.

A high standard of accommodation and a very friendly welcome from Sandi & Chris. My wife and I booked one of the lodges for 2 nights dinner B&B and it was just the job. Lodge was excellent and well maintained, Food was good at both dinner (set menu) and (cooked) breakfast. Internet connection good in lodge room, and everything is their own solar power. The lodges border the wildlife reserve so you can walk around their estate - we saw no wildlife to speak of, but I can't blame them for that! If you want a game drive you need to book 2 days' notice. Be warned - there are different levels of accommodation with significantly different prices. We booked direct and so knew the deal, but booking agencies don't make this clear at all and so you need to check their website and maybe contact them direct.

After so many weeks of camping Rafiki Safari camp was the luxury break we needed. The camp is on the edge of the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve with its own meandering paths to the Bua River. We had a wonderful room with a king size bed, private bathroom and a veranda overlooking the forest on which to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Sandi and Chris were incredible hosts and have an immense knowledge of the region. We were treated to excellent food with fresh ingredients sourced locally and Sandi's signature homemade bread, should I mention her Death by chocolate pudding! The Camp is close enough to Lake Malawi for exploratory trips and?or a day in the Wildlife Reserve . Highly recommended.

We visited Sandi and Chris for 4 nights in the middle of a 6 six week camping trip through Zambia and Malawi .What luxury after all the camping. The cottage was perfect, the meals out of this world ( Sandy is a cook of note) and the game drives into the park in their safari vehicle with Chris at the wheel were great fun. Also great to have a pool to cool of in. The friendliness of all the staff, the efficient running of the camp, the cleanliness, the helpfulness all made for a wonderful stay. Not to mention the peaceful location wedged in a forest in the triangle between the Bua river and the Nkotakota park. Geoff and Lyn Cape Town