Rafiki Costume Guide

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ABOUT RAFIKI:

Rafiki is a wise mandrill and the shaman of the Pride Lands in Disney’s The Lion King. Known for his eccentric personality and colorful appearance, he serves as a royal advisor, presenting newborn cubs and offering guidance to Simba and Mufasa. Rafiki embodies the spiritual connection to the past, often communicating with ancestors and emphasizing the “Circle of Life.”

How To Dress Like Rafiki

1. PAJAMA SET – Start your Rafiki costume with this impossibly comfy three-piece bedtime set.

2. SCARF – Add a white feather boa for Rafiki’s grand mane.

3. WIG – This anime-style spiky white wig pairs perfectly with the white feather boa.

4. EYEBROWS – As do these exaggeratedly bushy old-man eyebrows!

5. PLUSH – Hold Simba high and hold him proud, for all of the Pride Lands to see.

6. TWINE – To make Rafiki’s staff, we started with some twine.

7. BAUBLES – We then tied two red Christmas decorations together…

8. STAFF – And attached them to a wooden walking stick with the twine.

More Lion King Cosplay Ideas

Are you looking for more Lion King costume ideas for you, tour friends, or your family?

Check out our complete Lion King collection below including Scar, Timon, and Pumba!

Or, for even more inspiration, see some of our favorite homemade cosplays from across Pinterest.

The Lion King Costume Collection