CURAH Travel: Your University Heights Neighbors, Designing Journeys That Matter

Travel has the power to change how we see the world and ourselves. That belief is at the heart of CURAH Travel, a locally owned travel company founded right here in University Heights. 

Photos by Curtis & Rahim from their most recent excursion 

For more than twenty years, we’ve proudly called University Heights home — a neighborhood filled with creativity, curiosity, and people who love discovering what’s next. That shared spirit of exploration is what inspired us to create CURAH Travel, a modern travel company. 

We’re Curtis and Rahim — partners in life and in travel. After decades of exploring the world together, we noticed a common challenge: people want amazing travel experiences, but planning has become overwhelming, with endless tabs, conflicting reviews, and “best of” lists that rarely agree. 

CURAH Travel was created to simplify that process and bring the joy back into planning. 

We design customized journeys around you: your interests, your pace, your budget, and your dreams. From family trips to Europe and milestone celebrations to honeymoons, cruises, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, we handle the details so you can focus on the experience. 

One of our signature offerings is CURAH Africa Luxury Safaris, inspired by Rahim’s Tanzanian roots and deep local partnerships. Safaris today are not what many people imagine; they’re comfortable, flexible, and deeply personal. Think boutique lodges, expert guides, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and evenings under the stars, while helping conserve wildlife and reinvesting in the communities that make these journeys possible. 

And despite a common myth, working with a travel advisor doesn’t usually cost more. In many cases, we provide better value through preferred rates, upgrades, and insider access — while saving you hours of research and stress. 

In a world of AI itineraries and endless online searches, we offer something different: a real relationship. We listen. We personalize. We advocate for you if plans change. And we’re here before, during, and after your trip. 

We love helping our University Heights neighbors explore the world with confidence. Whether you’re dreaming of Africa, Europe, Hawaii, or somewhere you haven’t imagined yet, we’d love to help you bring it to life. Think of us as your travel concierge—without the concierge price tag. 

Curah Travel is a UHCA business member. Connect with them at: www.curahtravel. com | 858-533-0933 | @curahtravel