Shafino Wildlife Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $410 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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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.
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!!
Email Natalie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable, keen eye for spotting wildlife during game drives
I recently had the incredible opportunity to go on a safari. The journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Without a doubt, I don't think our experience would not have been the same if not for our guide Shafino. Such a wonderful person. He was knowledgeable and passionate of the land and its wildlife. We saw the Big 5 along with so many other aminals and birds. He was patient with all of our questions and happy to stop and look at anything we wanted to see. Shafino The Great Guide truly lives up to his name. It was truly the experience of a lifetime!
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Email ZHOU ANG | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Any Africa adventure for my family and friends in future will be in Mr. Shafino’s hands.
We chose Africa to celebrate my son's graduation from primary school — and I have to say, it was an adventure like no other!
We spent 12 days on the savannah, following the footsteps of wildlife every day. My son and his friend saw countless animals and landscapes they had only known from zoos or TV before. They were amazed by the world’s beauty and brilliance, and it sparked in them an even stronger desire to explore the unknown.
We became very good friends with Mr. Shafino, our dedicated guide who planned well-thought-out routes for us each day — sometimes have to driving 300–400 km daily. My son and his friend adored him; he’s like a living encyclopedia of this land. Before we said goodbye, the kids drew him a picture, a moment that left a deep impression on me.
My son and Shafino made a promise: when he graduates at 18, he will return to Africa — and Shafino will once again be his guide!
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!!
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.
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.
