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 anmazing for us, as we do not learn in our schools about this high and important culture that influenced European and African societies as well.
We felt like royal guests in Waleeds Khartoum and got to worship his great humour. This openminded man between the different cultures is one of the most warmhearted persons I ever got to know. When it is about the wealth of his country, he becomes very serious. He is convinced, that open and courageous people and also a tourism with esteem for the country and its inhabitants will lead Sudan to a peaceful future."
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,