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Safari Surf School


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Nosara
Traveler Description:
Safari Surf School is the premier surf school and surf camp in Costa Rica. In addition to instilling a passion for surfing, you'll also be immersed in...... more » Safari Surf School is the premier surf school and surf camp in Costa Rica. In addition to instilling a passion for surfing, you'll also be immersed in native culture and treated to local style. Being taught to surf by true professionals with a "Pura Vida" attitude is the only way to go! Listed on National Geographic's top outfitters on Earth. Check us out. « less
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Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic
Address: Playa Guiones Nosara
Costa Rica
Tel: 866 433 3355
Fax: 951 755 2501

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4 of 5 stars
ProTraveler21   1 contribution
San Francisco
Oct 1, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Safari Surf School is an amazing program... great teachers, great location, and of course, great surf! However, Sonia, the manager, is horrible!!! She was so condescending, incredibly unhelpful and just plain mean! I don't know why Safari Surf School would hire such a rude American to manage their wonderful program. She made the trip very unpleasant for me and my... more

Management response from
SafariSurfer, Owner

Hello ProTraveler21, In response to your review posted Oct. 1st...it sounds as though you had a quite distasteful experience with one of Safari Surf School's employees during your visit with us. First off, let me inform you that Sonja is NOT a manager. The information you mention in this review is by far and away not the type of customer...

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5 of 5 stars
carpediem7_9   4 contributions
New york
Aug 28, 2009

I can truly and honestly say that this was the most moving and memorable trip I have ever taken. Having traveled to many other places around the world, not one has left such an impact on my soul. I took the trip to SSS with my brother and 7 year old son, needless to say they too felt the same... more

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5 of 5 stars
nuevochicadesurf   2 contributions
Colorado
Jun 30, 2009

I woke this morning to the sound of howler monkeys . . . .or so I thought, until the reality of my world slowly came into focus as I stirred in my bed in my Colorado home and soon realized, with despair, that the sounds were no longer those of the howler monkeys but rather the muffled bark of a... more

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5 of 5 stars
lowfi72   3 contributions
lowfi72
May 13, 2009

My girlfriend, myself and a few friends went down to Safari for a ten day vacation in May. Tyler, Kimbo and the rest of the crew did a fantastic job of making sure we had fun. The surf instruction is top notch and I took my surfing to another level, while my girlfriend (no previous surfing experience) was paddling to... more

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5 of 5 stars
chillytrip   1 contribution
VA
Apr 21, 2009

With 4 kids ages 4 - 22 and personalities/interests as varied as the ages we booked this trip with our greatest expectations being at least a couple of us enjoyed it. We've been back for 24 hours and we're just amazed at how fabulous the trip was for everyone. EVERYONE at Safari Surf School went above and beyond to ensure... more

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5 of 5 stars
OldSlowGoalie   1 contribution
Minnesota
Apr 14, 2009

Safari Surf Camp and their team has Costa Rica surfing nailed. I went from no experience to catching and riding my own waves in less than a week. The world class instructors guage your abilities and put you in position so suceed and learn. The food and accomodations (I stayed at the Arko Iris a little out of town) were... more

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5 of 5 stars
chic_traveler_8   2 contributions
Miami
Apr 13, 2009

It's been 36 hours since I left SSS and I miss everyone there already. I had e-mailed some surf camps in the area to enquire about last minute bookings. Safari Surf School was the FIRST and ONLY school to call me within a few hours of sending the e-mail. Tim Marsh managed my bookings and made sure everything was taken... more

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5 of 5 stars
solosurf   1 contribution
Martha's Vineyard
Mar 29, 2009

I've had three excellent experiences at Safari Surf School...it's a place that makes you want to come back each year, just like summer camp! Planning a trip to Safari is made easy while dealing with Tim, one of the owners...and once he organizes your trip & you arrive in Nosara the school takes care of your every need. It's a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pupukea3   1 contribution
London
Mar 26, 2009

Having grown up in Hawaii, I know surf and I know the Aloha spirit. Tim and Tyler Marsh have recreated this rare combination in Nosara, Costa Rica. The accommodations are highly comfortable but unpretentious, like a country home or an upscale beach house. The Casa Tucan bar is one of the social epicenters in town with an excellent staff and... more

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5 of 5 stars
PSV049   1 contribution
Ruhrvalley
Mar 2, 2009

This was a wonderful time. It was worth every mile of the long distance flight from Germany. Besides all the beautiful impressions the precede reviewers pointed at, I was additional thrilled by your ability to built up a network of solidarity and unity between the surf base and many other locations in Nosara. It paints this real picture of a... more

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Safari Surf School Address

Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica
Tel: 866 433 3355 Fax: 951 755 2501