Shafino Wildlife Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email SL | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari experience!
Our safari guide Shafino is the best guide we can dream of. He has 26yrs of experience which translated to amazing results - we saw 4 leopards, 5 cheetahs, and countless lions and other animals over 8 days. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the safari animals, not only about their names and features, but also their behaviors. With his decades of experience and connections amongst other guides, he can easily spot and find the animals, take us to the right spot at the right time, and park exactly where the best viewing and photographing spot is. We had an amazing time and came home with countless amazing photos!!
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Email Bruce | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shafino is passionate about sharing the wonders of the Serengeti with others.
Absolutely amazing sightings and superior information about all God's creatures great and small. It was as if he was thinking with the animals as well as coordinating with the other guides. We saw the big nine including a black rhino family on the last day. Parts of trip were challenging but that is why it qualifies as an adventure.
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Email Cathy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shafino is a competent, capable, creative, experienced safari guide.
Having 26 years of experience, Shafino proved to be an expert guide. He knew where to look for animals, predict what they might do, and use honed instincts to find them. We were able to check off the nine top animals with his expertise. That is no easy feat. His knowledge of the animals, wildlife, and the Serengeti was extensive. He gave us so many interesting facts about the animals. He also had an eagle eye to find animals in the habitat. Shafino also showed his amazing and creative skills to get us to our destination. In spite of a broken shock absorber on the Land Cruiser, he was able to use a piece of wood and some special engineering to repair it well enough to get us back over many miles. I would definitely recommend Shafino to be your safari guide if you wish to have the experience of a lifetime.
Email Hollie Wood | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best! Thank you Shafino!
We can’t thank Shafino enough for our amazing honeymoon on Safari. He made sure we spotted all the incredible animals, was always on time and made sure we got the best spot to eat our delicious lunches. His knowledge is unbelievable! It really was the trip of a lifetime with so many memories that we will never forget.
Thank you again Shafino and hopefully see you again soon!
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Email Melissa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best honeymoon with amazing guide!
We went on a 5-day private safari with Shafino Wildlife Safaris for our honeymoon, and it was the greatest experience we’ve had so far in life. The views, landscapes, and all the animals we saw – we can hardly find words to describe what witnessing all these amazing things did to us: wildebeests being eaten by crocodiles at the Mara River, hyenas fighting over leftover wild meat, surrounded by vultures, lions and their babies relaxing, and elephants breaking down meter-high trees like it was nothing. All seen with our own eyes. And all of that surrounded by beautiful, astonishing landscapes.
At this point, we want to thank Shafino.
He made our trip truly special. His deep knowledge, calm presence, and clear love for wildlife shaped the entire experience. He knew where to go, when to wait, and how to explain what we were seeing – always with patience and a great sense of humor. He genuinely cared that we had the best possible experience, and we can’t thank him enough.
The accommodations were just as amazing. We had incredible views from our room, the food was always delicious, and Shafino always found us the best spots to have lunch in the wild.
All in all, this trip was truly life-changing.
If you’re looking for a personal, professional, and meaningful safari experience, we can fully recommend Shafino Wildlife Safaris.
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Email Önder | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience
Our safari with Shafino Wildlife Safaris was an unforgettable experience. From the route to the accommodations, everything was perfectly organized, but what truly made it special was Shafino himself:
Shafino is not only a fantastic guide, but also a former mechanic, an excellent driver, and a walking wildlife encyclopedia. He didn’t just know everything about the big animals, he could even identify every bird we saw by name, often before we had even spotted them ourselves. He also shared fascinating insights.
In a very challenging situation he gave us the perfect view of the Mara River crossing, something we will never forget :)
This was our first safari and there was not a single question he couldn‘t answer.
What really stood out was how much effort he put into making the most of every moment. He was constantly in contact with other guides to stay informed and position us for the best sightings. We always felt safe, well cared for, and in the best hands even when the terrain got rough.
At one point, he even helped another driver repair their vehicle, his mechanical background is clearly a huge asset.
The lodges and camps he arranged for us were also excellent: beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly located for each day’s adventure.
We’re deeply thankful for this once-in-a-lifetime trip and can wholeheartedly recommend Shafino Wildlife Safaris.
Asante sana Shafino!
Email Iain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Tanzania Safari Experience
We had a fabulous time on safari and our guide Shafino was exceptionally knowledgeable about the animals, their habitat and behaviours and the history
of the three national parks we visited.
Shafino uses all of his 25+ years of experience to ensure we get the most out of our time in Tanzania. We managed to see all of the 'Big 9', taking some amazing photographs again thanks to Shatino knowing where the animals were or were going to be.
The jeep was clean, drinking water plentiful and lunches delightful. The accommodation and evening meals were great. Everything about our trip was wonderful and if you need a guide who will meet your every need and expectations Shafino is that guide.
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Email AT | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Much more than a safari
Shafino gave us the most wonderful experience ever. Not only is he a walking encyclopaedia that knows literally everything about any animal, but he’s also a thoughtful caring human being. Couldn’t imagine doing a safari with another guide anymore.
Asante sana rafiki Shafino 🙏🏼
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Email Jeff | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Over 30 years of Safaris in Africa, Shafino is by far the most knowledgeable and engaging guide.
We set out the big 9, and over six days we learned about 62 more animals! We kept a list of sitings, and Shafino has great back stories as you like to know more on particular species.
Customer service is excellent, Shafino always in good humor and attending to our safety and comfort. We're looking forward to another fabulous adventure with Shafino sometime in the future.
Email Susan W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shafino our guide was amazing, he made our safari experience one we will never forget. Thank you.
Shafino provided us with an amazing safari.
Shafino has 26 years of experience, this showed and made the safari so special. He tailored the trip to our requests. In 3 days he managed to show us the Big 9, including lions, leopards, cheaters, elephants, giraffes and a black rhino to name a few. We never expected so much in 3 days.
Shafino is extremely knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the animals, their habitat and behaviours and the parks of Tanzania.
Shafino knowledge gave him a knack of spotting and find the animals taking us to the right place at the right time, and parking exactly where the best viewing and photo opportunities were.
Shafino also added many personal touches to our trip, including showing use around his home village and buying us local foods like red and yellow bananas to taste.
Shafino made our safari experience very enjoyable, was always on time with a clean jeep. He provided a great picnic including fresh fruit and a choice of drinks.
We would highly recommend Shafino for your safari. He made our safari experience so memorable, a trip we will never forget.
