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
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email N. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari tour August 2025
I had a great time on our safari tour. We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. Our guide, Shafino, was amazing. He had an impressive knowledge of all the animals we saw. We saw so many things, so many more than I ever thought we would, because of his skills at spotting and identifying the wildlife. His experience made this trip incredible for us. We saw everything we were hoping to see, and so many more besides.
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Email Tad | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Our 7-day safari in the breathtaking Serengeti was an unforgettable experience, and a significant part of that was due to our incredible guide, Shafino. His professionalism and extensive knowledge truly set him apart. With 25 years in the industry, Shafino's expertise in identifying plants and animals is unparalleled; he is the go-to guide for many other professionals seeking tips on where to find wildlife.
One of the most important aspects of a safari that many don't consider is the off-road driving. The routes through the Serengeti often take you away from the paved paths, and this is where Shafino's skills as a driver really shine. We witnessed several other vehicles struggling in difficult terrains, but thanks to Shafino’s remarkable driving abilities, we never once felt at risk of getting stuck. This level of competence allowed us to spend more time enjoying the sights rather than worrying about getting stranded.
Shafino is not just a great guide; he embodies the complete safari experience. His passion for wildlife and the Serengeti is infectious, making our adventure not just about viewing animals but also about understanding the entire ecosystem. If you're planning a safari, Shafino is undoubtedly the guide you want on your side. Highly recommend!
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Email Cristina Bardella | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great The best
The trip was wonderful!! Shafino is an excellent guide. The prices are fair. The Service excellent
I really recommend
Email Tanya | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional Experienced Guide
When you go on safari the success of your trip depends on your guide. We had an amazing trip and we attribute much of that to Shafino. He has over 20 years experience, extensive knowledge in all areas and was professional at all times. He could answer every question posed to him and there were many. We can not thank him enough for ensuring we saw such amazing encounters. We saw 2 kills by lions, leopards eating prey, 3 migration river crossings, the great migration in all its spectacular glory and had a very close encounter with a cheetah and her cubs and saw many lions. This is only some of what we saw. He knew where to position us for the best view. He made such an effort to ensure this trip met our expectations. Every day of our tour with Shafino was amazing.
His knowledge of wildlife is matched with his knowledge of vehicles. You feel safe knowing he knows how to fix any problem due to being a mechanic previously and he really understands how to drive on difficult roads. His superior knowledge was very evident on our trip.
If you want an exceptional guide who will craft an amazing safari go with Shafino.
Email Peter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A brilliant Guide in Tanzania.
Shafino is a senior guide whose experience and professionalism really gave us the best experience we could have hoped for in Tanzania. Every day of our safari was packed with highlights. We had many interactions with the big cats on most days and we saw multiple river crossings by the migrating wildebeest and zebra in northern Serengeti. We could not have been happier with the service that Shafino provided in showcasing the best that Tanzania has to offer. He tailored each day to suit our needs and ensured that we were always happy. We are confident that there would be no better Guide to travel with. Shafino is widely revered by other guides and often helped others out of tricky situations while we were on safari.
Email Gill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip of a lifetime!
Shafino led our group of four, for six days in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We stayed in four different types of accommodation, in different parts of the Serengeti - the accommodation was great, with pools in three of them, great food served in a buffet style, and in the pop up tented accommodation, great entertainment!
Shafino made sure that we saw everything you could possibly see - cheetah, leopard, rhino, elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, giraffe - so much wildlife. He is extremely knowledgeable about the animals and also birds (which was particularly great for us). He didn’t give up when searching for a particular animal. And we benefitted time and again. We also enjoyed the cultural village that he took us too, as well as a very impressive cultural centre outside Arusha.
It was a fabulous trip, fantastic in every way and Shafino made it that way, he worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience in his beloved country.
I would go back in a heartbeat - the trip of a lifetime. Thank you Shafino for everything.
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Email Theo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Shafino is an extremely experienced and very knowledgeable tour operator. He was very welcoming and did everything in his power and more to meet our needs. We set a target of what we wanted to see on when we stated the tour and we met those targets early in the tour. We left Tanzania wanting more and we will definitely go back!
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Email Stephanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Shafino is a real expert and we learned a lot about the animals and nature of Tanzania.
We had a wonderful time on our safari with Shafino. Shafino is a true expert and in the Serengeti he was vale to spot all the animals and tell us fascinating stories about them and the nature surrounding us. Highly recommended!
Unique experience in good hands.
Shafino knows the Tarangire and Serengeti parks like the back of his hand. He's a seasoned guide who is highly respected by his peers, which allowed us to get the most out of our days. If you like non-stop action and looking for the best position for your photos, you'll be served. We also learned a lot from him about Tanzanian wildlife and culture. Having already visited other parks in Namibia and South Africa, we had expectations but it really felt like we were on our first real safari.
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Email Eva | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari experience with Shafino!
Shafino made our Safari a magical experience. With over 25 years as a guide, he is knowledgeable and passionate about the game drives. He shared a wealth of information about the animals and the parks we visited. He has a keen eye for sightings, always anticipated the moves of each animal and parked or maneuvered in the best place to view them. We saw all of the big nine park animals plus so many more. One morning we saw over forty lions in various prides, it was unbelievable! Shafino has a love for the Serengeti that makes you appreciate every aspect of it. Truly, this was a once in a lifetime experience, but it wouldn't have happened without our amazing guide! Thank you Shafino!!