I felt lucky to have had the chance to see some of the world's richest archeological ruins with an experienced, professional guide who brought history to life not only through his knowledge and expertise, but through an obvious passion for the material. It was a level of personalized attention that is impossible to find these days and a chance to experience spectacular ruins without the crowds and vendors that have spoiled Egypt. This must have been what it was like to be a tourist 80 years ago.
Edmund Sanders
Los Angeles Times
Nairobi Bureau Chief

My friend Anita and I had the big luck to get to know Waleed Arafat in Khartoum. For five days he was our guide and led us to places we would have never found by our own. He showed us the old Khartoum as well as the new one and opened our hearts for his hometown and the Nubian culture. He is an expert in Nubian history, which was amazing for us, as we do not learn in our schools about this high and important culture that influenced European and African societies as well.
Astrid Gostner
Austria
atune3@gmx.at

Waleed is one of the best fixers we have ever used. He’s smart and organized and he anticipates your every need. He knows tons about Sudan and all it takes is a quick conversation to get a sense of his passion for history and archeology. We look to traveling the entire country, top to bottom, with him.
Jeffrey Gettleman
The New York Times
East Africa bureau chief

The north of Sudan, the land of Nubia, is our new exciting destination. Mother Nature and ancient civilizations together have crafted a magical, inspiring place like no other. While other global destinations march toward homogenization, Nubia inches along on its own timeless path. This will be an adventure like no other.

Come and experience Egyptian and Nubian archeological sites, dazzling natural scenery, colorful markets, and a proud culture--all without the crowds found at the similar sights in other destinations. Meroe pyramids, Jebel Barkal, pharaonic temples, and the Nile's sixth cataract, are some of the region's spectacular highlights, plus Lendi Travel can add camel riding, desert trekking, and Nile boat trips to your personalized itinerary. And, no matter what you hear in the news about the rest of Sudan the north is as safe as it is interesting and exciting.

We start our tours from Khartoum, the capital city where the Blue and White Niles merge, painting the oldest natural kiss in the world, and then head downstream to explore both the river's east and west banks. Between visits to the famous archaeological sites, we will shop in local markets and visit families in their brilliantly painted homes, which sit like jewels on the Nile necklace. At night, you can weave your desert dreams at our luxury camps.

We pride ourselves on providing the absolute best services. Lendi Travel tour leaders come from Nubia and love nothing more than sharing their home and culture with visitors. We only hire experienced drivers; use the best vehicles; serve organic food and pure mineral water; and sleep in comfy, well-equipped camps to ensure that your actual vacation exceeds even your dreams of what this once-in-a-lifetime adventure will be like.