Igor Grigorenko

/ Igor Grigorenko

Igor Grigorenko

The Founder and the President of the “Royal Safari” Company.
The author of numerous publications and TV-programs about fishing.

Date of Birth		17 January 1974
Place of Birth:		Leningrad
Place of permanent residence:		Costa Rica
Marital status:		Married, has a son
Education:		Moscow State University, the Department of Economics (1996)
Languages:		Russian, Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Certificates:		Captain of ships with a displacement of up to 500 tons, Divemaster CMAS , Freediver**
Professional skills:		Expert in fishing (spinning, fly fishing, trolling)
Extra skills:		Extreme driving, shooting from various weapons, close fight, VIP security, professional hunter, photography and video shooting.
Membership/ Associations:		Life member of IGFA (International Game Fishing Association), member of FFF (International Federation of Fly Fishers), member of SCI (Safari Club International).
Passion/Fascination of all life:		Fishing
Other hobbiesя:		Expeditions, surfing, underwater hunting, photography, camp cuisine, good wine.
Favorite quote:		«The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them» by Arthur C. Clarke.
The secret of success in tourism:		To accompany clients personally
The secret of success in fishing:		To fish exactly where the desired fish is at the moment.
Motto:		*«Say what you think and think what you say»*
Life credo:		*«If you want to do something well, do it yourself!»*
Character:		Calm and balanced
Personal qualities:		Strategic thinking, commitment, ease of communication, sociability, ability to work in a team, ability to find a way out in any difficult situation, high degree of responsibility, stress resistance, business ethics.

Client reviews about Igor Grigorenko and “Royal Safari”

Alexander Smirnov

There is a great difference between two periods. The first was promotional. I was looking at your photos and videos, and, as had never met you before, I thought that it was just a trick to attract clients. And the second was real. After our trip to Alaska. It turned out that everything is TRUE! You are a fantastic person! Thank you very much for the trip which was arranged perfectly, for your attention, and the places you brought us to! Is it emotional? Perhaps, but for the first time I’ve met a person who really walks it like he talks it. And that’s great!

Vladimir Lisin

I was fishing on the Pacific and the Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica. For 5 days of fishing I caught more fish than for all my previous life! Tarpons, marlins, sailfish, rusters, coryphaenahippurus, tuna, snappers, groupers, amberjacks, barracudas, sharks and a lot of other trophies. It’s a pity that we didn’t catch a swordfish and now, I have to come once again. And by the way, the lobsters Igor cooked on the grill are the best I have ever tasted!

Oleg Kulichenko

Together with Igor I took part in shooting of the show “Following Hemingway” for the “Hunting and Fishing” TV Channel. It was an incredibly diverse and effective fishing! From all the countries I’ve visited in my life Costa Rica is Number 1 in sea fishing, and I was deeply impressed with the professionalism of our skipper! After that, we went to Texas for a pike-alligator and again there were magnificent trophies and a fantastic guide! I think the “Royal Safari” success is 50 per cent due to Igor’s unique skills and 50 per cent due to his selectivity and willingness to work with the best world skippers and guides.

Evgeny Danilichev

My first fishing abroad was in Alaska with you. After that we went fishing to Brazil, then to Argentina and Chile, and then to Alaska again. We took high-class trophies everywhere and even won the halibut fishing championship in Alaska. I had never taken seriously the importance of the choice of the fishing guide and organizer before my friends invited me to fishing in Finland where I felt the difference. From now on, I’ll be fishing abroad with you personally!