Personal & Genuine African Safaris
Siya Phambile Expeditions
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $13 to $795 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Cathrine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Siya Phambile went above and beyond my expectations and then some!
Wow! - what an awesome experience it was travelling with Ben of Siya Phambile. From my initial enquiry some 9mths prior to our trip, to being on safari, in a hot air balloon or sitting around the braai with Ben was nothing short of amazing.
The countless emails with my initial uncertainties and all my requests and were never too much trouble, Ben’s knowledge and ability to pick up on what I was looking for was second to none. He helped build the perfect custom holiday for my family that didn't cost an arm and a leg, and in doing so removed all the stress, concerns and anxiety that would often come when organising a trip like this, he put all the moving parts together for us and still left room for flexibility throughout. As our personal guide along the way, we were privileged to have him travelling with us, such an easy going guy, he just ‘clicked’ with us and that made it all the more special. Some amazing yarns, a wealth of local knowledge, great cooking skills and just a bloody nice guy!
Couldn’t recommend him highly enough, to anyone travelling to South Africa, please contact him, you won’t regret it
Email Liam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate, loving, welcoming and easygoing
Ben has done a brilliant job. This has been my best travelling experience ever. His passion for travel and sharing experiences with clients is very strong. He has put in the work on the backend and in the administrative process to make the tour as smooth as possibly yet also making the most of visiting such a beautiful part of the world. He has a wealth of knowledge in every aspect of South Africa and his love for the country is very prominent. He also has a very astute and friendly personality. He has the ability to read his tour group members and do his best to fulfill their needs at every stage of the tour and is just an all round great person to travel with. He also has many valuable networks with locals who are a great contribution to the experience a great balance of typical tourism as well as a true insight to the day to day local life and culture. I could not recommend Ben enough, he was key facilitator in elevating the trip to South Africa from a good trip to a trip that I will honestly cherish for the rest of my life and will go back in a heartbeat for myself but to also visit Ben again.
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Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful full-inclusive safari experience
We did a safari and cultural tour in Mapungubwe, Venda and Kruger. Benjamin was available and professional in planning the tour following our requests. He is also very passionate about nature, so very helpful during the safari tour where we saw and learned about many animals. Accomodation and food (mostly cooked by him) were also perfect.
An unforgettable, personalized safari experience with Benjamin
What makes the Siya Phambile Expeditions so special is that there’s no set itinerary when you begin planning your safari with Benjamin. He takes the time to listen to your expectations, understand your budget, and suggest destinations that you might want to explore. You can also ask him to handle all the logistics, from meals to accommodations. We even requested airport transfers, and he took care of everything seamlessly. This was, without a doubt, the most carefree vacation I've ever had—everything was organized, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Benjamin took care of it all.
As for the safari experience itself, it was truly unforgettable. We saw an incredible variety of wildlife, and Benjamin’s knowledge made the experience even richer. He always knew the best spots to view the animals, and his "bionic" eye could spot wildlife from a remarkable distance. He provided us with snacks, water, and binoculars, ensuring that we were comfortable and prepared throughout the journey.
In addition, Benjamin's passion for nature and his deep connection to the land made this experience even more special. His enthusiasm was contagious, and we often found ourselves captivated not just by the animals, but by his stories and insights into the ecosystem.
I’ve already recommended Benjamin to my friends and family for their safaris in South Africa, and I’m seriously considering returning in a couple of years to relive this incredible experience all over again.
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Email Gary and Elva | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Benjamin was everything we could have wished for as a tour guide and companion on our journey
Our 18-day tour was fantastic! Siya Phambile has earned our highest praise for the location’s chosen, the amount of animals that we saw, Benjamin’s knowledge and identification of animals, insects and plants and even his culinary abilities. Benjamin went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed everything. We definitely felt we got our money’s worth. We would highly recommend Siya Phambile to anyone wanting to take a memorable safari experience.
Email Julie Deacon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW - absolutely fantastic
Ben was amazing, tour was fantastic. Tailor made for what we wanted to do and we loved every minute of it.
We travelled to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana for 2 weeks (after a week in Johannesburg doing our own thing). Everything promised was delivered and Ben and his staff made every aspect of the tour fun, informative and friendly.
Highly recommend BEN and SIYA PHAMBILE EXPEDITIONS
Darryl and Julie Deacon, Perth Australia
Email Ian & Carolyn Warner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, Couldn't have been better.
Our tour with these guys was incredible. Ben could not have been more helpful leading up to the trip. Nothing was too much trouble and he explained everythng which made the process of booking so much easier, and all our accommodation was amazing.
On tour guide was Ben in Cape Town & the S. African leg and Jeff and Tommy in Zimbabwe and Botswana. All of these guys could not have been any better. We had 3 days in Vic Falls with Jeff & Tommy. They looked after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble. Could not fault them at all.
In S. Africa in both Cape Town, Blyde Canyon & Kruger Ben was really exceptional. He went out of his way to make our trip memorable for us and made every effort on the game drives to see as many animals as possible.
We would not hesitate to travel with them again
We could not fault these guys and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of travelling with them.
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Email Jennifer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is engaging, knowledgeable, thorough and he loves what he does.
Benjamin was very thorough in the planning of our entire trip. He added an extra city we wanted to see and found an excellent guide that met all of our expectations. He accommodated every request and made sure we were taken care of in every way, including making some of our meals. He was just as excited to see the sites of Johannesburg and the animals in the bush as we were. He has a sharp eye and spotted many of the animals before we did. He is very knowledgeable of the plants, animals and insects of the bush. I highly recommend him, especially if you have a special request and want your tour to be more than just your regular safari.
Email John W. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personal service, flexible, knowledgeable expert, we saw all of the Big Five in one day.e day
This is a small but excellent company run by Ben who is also chief guide. Very knowledgeable both prior to and on safari proving a personal and flexible service. We only spent 4 days with him in Southern Kruger but impressive. Able to vary what we did because of weather and delivered on Big Five and many more animals and birds. Ben accompanied us and led our game drives but also arranged game walks and night drives with Park rangers. Obviously has a wealth of experience in Kruger, knows it extremely well, but also appeared to be very capable in Botswana, Vic Falls and elsewhere. We highly recommend Ben to anyone for small or large private parties.
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Email Catia di Stasi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded my expectations in quality of service, itinerary and reliability!
Benjamin is an extraordinary guide and human being. He took care of every detail of the trip and provided an excellent service before and during the tour. The trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana has been memorable with the best choices for the itinerary, hotels and attractions. Very patient and flexible always trying to meet our needs and exceed our expectations.