Elias was born in Norton a small town south of Harare in Zimbabwe. Growing up next to Lake Chivero and Manyame, has led nature to be imprinted in his DNA. His love and passion of wildlife has made him pursue more challenges and adventures in nature. He moved to South Africa in 2007 and started training to be a Nature Guide. Elias holds an Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation and a BSc Honors Degree in Environmental Management. He worked as a Nature Guide in Addo Elephant National Park before moving to ThornyBush Game Reserve in the Kruger National Park. He then later joined Silvan Safari Lodge where he is enjoying wildlife safaris in the Sabi Sands which has long been his life time dream.