Goodluck Urassa

Goodluck Kilesi Urassa, known as Urassa, was born in the Meru District on the Kilimanjaro side of Arusha. Early on, he developed a desire to become a guide, and after attending Mount Meru Tour Guiding College, Urassa soon entered the safari profession, rising through the positions of camp crew, support vehicle driver, assistant guide, and now guide. Urassa loves meeting people and trading information on the cultural differences of each country. He is a keen ornithologist and loves to show his guests his favorite bird, the lilac-breasted roller, as well as his favorite animal, the cheetah. Urassa gives to his community by doing environmental work in his home area, including planting indigenous trees with schoolchildren on the slopes of Mount Meru. He and his wife, Stella, have two children, a boy and a girl.

Upcoming Trips: TBA

Past Trips:

Serengeti Wildlife Safari, December 22, 2011-January 3, 2012
Serengeti Wildlife Safari, January 6-18, 2012
Serengeti Wildlife Safari, January 11-23, 2012
Serengeti Wildlife Safari, February 17-29, 2012

Client Testimonials:


Urassa is a wonderful and kind man. He was a pleasure to be around, so helpful and giving. Barbara B., Mountain View, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari Urassa is approachable, gentle and caring as a guide, and shares information freely about the environment so the listener gains a deeper understanding about the life cycles, habits of wildlife and insects, and their interdependence. Diane K., Berkeley, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari
What a great guide! Smart, thoughtful. knowledgeable...I felt totally safe and well taken care of. Katherine H., Berkeley, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari