Attention to detail in an historic setting

Alan is quite simply unique. I say this as I have never met anyone in any part of the globe who has the paradoxical talents that Alan possesses namely renowned historian and famous comedian! And he runs a fabulous place as well!!

Having seen Alan and his partners hilarious Boet & Swaer show which pokes fun at farming life in the Eastern Cape you start to realise how extraordinary Alan is. Alan is a self-taught historian from Grahamstown who was brought up on a farm where he used to play with local Xhosa boys and learnt their language, clicks and all.

Alan was recently quoted in the British Independent newspaper regarding the Xhosa language:

"The settlers thought these people were unsophisticated bushmen. Yet they're born diplomats, politicians, and highly literate. They managed to sustain their society for thousands of years. In everyday speech they employ 126 different sounds. We use 44 and we think we're sophisticated."

Alan is very down to earth and combined with his unique story-telling skills, huge knowledge and passion for the Eastern Cape Region makes for a really unforgettable experience. Take one of Alan’s fabulous award winning tours.

• 2005 winner of the prestigious SA Tourism’s Tour Guide of the Year
• 2006, the Grand Prix winner of the inaugural SA Tourism Welcome Awards as the best tourism product in the country.

Set against the historical small-town and much-loved backdrop of Grahamstown, Alan's place is luxurious living in every way. This is comparable to any place I have stayed anywhere in the world.

Offering understated personal attention to the discerning traveller. Guests are looked after by the highly motivated staff, all of whom were trained by Anna, an experienced world-class professional manager.

Every detail is considered with care, and organized to perfection.