EliNa Safaris · Family Safaris
Safaris Built Around Every Age at Your Table.
From toddlers to teenagers - safely, comfortably, and without anyone feeling rushed.
Plan Our Family SafariWhy Families Trust EliNa Safaris
Nadja's years as a scout leader and her First Aid and CPR certification, combined with Eli's experience guiding families of every age across Tanzania's parks, mean every family itinerary starts from a genuine safety-first foundation - not just a marketing line.
How We Plan Family Trips Differently
Flexible, shorter game-drive schedules with built-in rest breaks.
Family-friendly lodges with connecting rooms and swimming pools, wherever available.
Age-appropriate activities, including a junior ranger experience and a Maasai cultural visit.
A dedicated family safety briefing before every game drive.
Our Child Policy
| Age | Accommodation rate |
|---|---|
| Ages 0-5 | Complimentary accommodation sharing with parents. |
| Ages 6-15 | 50% of the adult accommodation rate. |
| Ages 16+ | Priced as adults. |
See exactly what your family trip would cost - try our Family Price Calculator.
Plan My SafariThe Founders
The people behind your journey
Nadja Sitar
Founder & Managing Director
With more than twenty years of experience in banking, compliance, and international business, Nadja is responsible for the commercial side of the company, including business development, strategic planning, marketing, customer relations, sales, accounting, financial management, legal administration, and international partnerships. Having travelled to more than eighty countries, Nadja understands the expectations of international travellers and premium clients. Her multilingual communication skills and structured Swiss business approach create trust before clients even arrive in Tanzania.
Elinami “Eli” Shayo
Co-Founder & Head Safari Guide
Eli has spent years working professionally as a safari guide and driver throughout Tanzania. His extensive field knowledge spans Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, and the Mount Kilimanjaro region. His strengths include wildlife tracking, photography positioning, local culture, guest experience, safe driving, safari logistics, lodge partnerships, and Swahili language and local community relationships.
Two worlds, one story.
A Swiss banker who had spent twenty years making sure complex things went exactly to plan met a Tanzanian guide who had spent years learning to read the land, the light, and the animals on it. Somewhere between a contract and a sunrise, they decided to build one life – and one company – together. Every EliNa Safaris journey carries a little of that story with it.
Our Promise
What you can count on
Personal
Clients communicate directly with the founders. No call centres. No anonymous booking agents.
Authentic
Our itineraries are based on real local knowledge. We recommend destinations because we know them – not because they pay the highest commissions.
Transparent
Our pricing is honest. No hidden fees. No unexpected charges. Clients understand exactly what is included before booking.
Safe
Guest safety is our highest priority. Vehicles are carefully selected. Professional guides are employed. Accommodation partners are thoroughly vetted. Emergency procedures are established before every departure.
Responsible
Tourism should benefit local communities and protect wildlife. EliNa Safaris actively supports ethical tourism practices, fair employment, and environmental responsibility.
Ethical by design, not as an afterthought.
Every guide and crew member on an EliNa Safaris trip is paid fairly. Every lodge and vehicle partner is vetted against a written standard before we work with them. And from our first profitable year onward, 5% of our annual net profit goes straight into eco-sustainability and waste management projects in the communities around Moshi – home to one of us, and now, in a way, to every guest who travels with us.