—About Us

Ivor Carolus founder of Franschhoek Inn Enterprises and Tour Mama Africa started his career in 1998

He started on Augusta Wine Estate in Franschhoek as barmen for one of the notable custodians of La Provence estate, Late Italian Count Riccardo Agusta, whose name graced the Count Agusta Cabernet 1998, produced by late wine maker John Goshen according to legend angels crept into the adjoining vineyard and winery of Haute Provence Cellar and wept tears of joy when this beautiful wine touched their lips.

Ivor moved to Franschhoek Inn (La Cotte Inn )now Protea Hotel in Franschhoek in 2004 after being offered a career as Barmen by the owner Evan Agustyn in 2005.Ivor's passion for travel and tourism started on the scenic and picturesque roads of Southern Africa traveling by bus, his career led him to world renowned establishments like Golden Valley Casino in Worcester where he worked as Duty Manager and Amakhala Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape where he continued his career as Duty Manager at Safari Lodge and had a taste of Africa, The Big Five. Ivor being young at heart with a growing career lead him to Johannesburg the city that never sleep where you feel the beat of Africa and started his new position as Manager at News Cafe Town Square (Hillfox) Roodepoort and before he Left Johannesburg ended his career in Sandton as Night Auditor Capital Hotel Group and returned to Franschhoek the food and Wine Capital.