Nikolas is one of those safari guides with whom everyone connects. His easy humor and hearty laugh win you over every time, and then his sincere interest in wildlife and the protected areas comes through during the course of the safari. Nikolas has the rare skill of balancing well-informed interpretive guiding with good-natured sociability in all situations. He used to work at a hotel as a marketing manager. Born and raised around Karatu, after his secondary education, he attended a guide training for two years. He is very knowledgeable of flora and fauna.

Basili is a professional safari guide. He was born in the bush of northern Tanzania and grew up in Karatu, near Ngorongoro Conservation Area where his parents lived as farmers. Early treks into the bush with his father and uncle began his wildlife education. As his bush adventures continued, he developed a love of the wilderness that led him to choose a career as a safari guide. After completing his secondary education, he attended a wildlife college for guide training for three years. He worked with some of the leading travel companies in Tanzania.