Find out all about the fascinating family history behind Kings Walden, as well as the local history of this beautiful area. Take a specialist tour with former owner, David Hilton-Barber - historian, storyteller and gracious host. Hilton-Barber tailor makes outings to local attractions, spots of historic and natural interest, as well as cultural highlights in and around the Valley of the Olifants. Explore the village of the rain queen, visit ancient baobabs, indigenous forests and glorious gardens. See arts and craft projects, ghost towns, silk farms and animal rehabilitation centres. For those with a cultural interest, Hilton-Barber teams up with local Shangaan guide James Ndlovu for a fascinating visit to local townships, cultural villages and shebeens. Hilton-Barber is an interesting, well-read and humorous guide, with a flair for history and storytelling. Kings Walden is happy to arrange transport, picnic baskets and anything else for your enjoyment. Full and half day tours available.