Personal & Genuine African Safaris
Siya Phambile Expeditions
- Located 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:
- $14 to $828 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Wonderful Lesotho Adventure
After having given my husband and me a fine and very instructive overview of Bloemfontein Benjamin took us to Semonkong Lodge in Lesotho. What an adventure! Lesotho is so beautiful and Semonkong Lodge and the trek we made next day to Maletsunyana Falls are some of the most authentic and breathtaking experiences we have had - and we have travelled extensively in Southern Africa.
In other word: we highly recommend Siya Phambile Expeditions. The service was great and Benjamin is an excellent, caring, and charming guide.
The trip highly exceeded our expectations!
Email Caryn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An experience made epic!
Benjamin was our guide for 2 nights in the Camdeboo National Park. He met us punctually on location with clear directions and a very warm welcome. We had an awesome trip with great game viewing and wonderful recommendations of places to visit within the reserve. Benjamin was enthusiastic, patient, knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. We had a puncture and it rained while we were camping, but nothing phased Benjamin, or was too much trouble. He was calm, helpful and considerate at all times. We had fantastic tents, comfy stretches, bedding, towels, everything we needed. Benjamin has endless energy but goes about his tasks in a relaxed but diligent manner. We had interesting chats, tasty food and enjoyed his great company. Highly recommend a trip with him...
Email David and Barbara | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a wonderful introduction to many aspects of South Africa and South African life.
Benjamin was excellent at communicating with us and devised an itinerary that matched our wishes. Transport was exactly equipped for the journey and the vehicle provided a comfortable ride on all terrains. The trip surpassed our expectations. Our driver/guide, Veld, was companionable, calm and good company.
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Email sarah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fun filled week of wildlife watching with Benjamin and Fabrice
A fabulous family holiday safari perfectly arranged by Siya Phambile. They totally took all the stress of organisation and food away and left us to relax and watch the animals and birds in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. We had lots of laughs with them and would strongly recommend to others looking for an arranged safari trip.
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Email José Luis Lopez Ortiz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience with excellent involvement of the guide in all activities described on the tour
It was a great safari thanks to Benjamin Wilson who was all time working to provide the best quality of service and his treatment was like our friend. We will repeat other tour with him in the near future and we also recommend to our friends
We are really satisfied with better results than expected
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Email Christy & Charlie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend Siya Phambile for a bespoke "Africa experience"
We could not be happier with the service, experience and value Siya Phambile provided - from start to finish. They took into account all of our wishes and ideas and with their extensive knowledge, crafted a perfect itinerary for our 12-day safari. All details were addressed from morning coffee and preferred snacks during drives to specific wildlife and cultural interests. We loved every one of the reserves and accommodations they selected, which were spot-on with the experience we sought (i.e., they listened and tailored accordingly).
Benjamin's knowledge and skill goes far beyond organizing and spotting wildlife. He is keenly personal and passionate about Africa and its people, continually furthering his own knowledge and understanding which he shares - stories, history, cultural/societal and behavioral information so the tour was not only magical from a wildlife viewing perspective, but educational and fulfilling from a spiritual sense.
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Email William Drake | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Had a wonderful trip and experience with Benjamin . Everything went like clockwork.
The Safari was a trip of a lifetime. Benjamin was an excellent guide and the safari was tailored to our wish list. The Kalahari was a wonderful adventure and we even did two nights wild camping in Botswana. I would highly recommend Siya Phambile to any one who would prefer a more personal safari experience.
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Email Johan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very personal and knowledgeable guided tour
Siya Phambile and Ben is a highly recommendable tour operator. He recommended the very nice Bateleur private game reserve and then took us to experience the Kreuger park and its camps. Ben is a very friendly and easy going person who knows the Kreuger park and its animals very well. He will share his experiences and knowledge with you in a nice way. Finally he drove us back through the panoramic circuit on the way back to Johannesburg.
Our warmest recommendations,
Kaja & Johan
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Email Ivan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible and surprising journey into places I could not imagine!
I've never gone on safari before...I've never used this service...and I really didn't know what to expect. I felt like there was a chance I could be scammed but boy was I incredibly wrong.
I signed up for a tour here with the intent of just wanting to see some animals on a Safari while I was in Cape Town and I received so much more. I got a geography lessons, cultural insights, the best thing I ate on my vacation, animal friendships, and a new brother from our tour guide Ben-G (Benjamin)
Although we only had 4 days, Benjamin lived up to all expectations in making this a really customized trip. He genuinely listened to my requests, remained flexible, and brought us to so many interesting things. My partner and I are younger folks who wanted adventure and Benjamin definitely delivered but he also made sure to be attentive and reactive to our needs throughout the experience. If we ever needed anything or needed a change of plans, he was accommodating. And so much so, that there were just pleasant surprises all throughout our tour experience -- I won't spoil anything as I know that's part of Benjamin's magic itinerary planning but I would say trust in the man and come with an open mind. You can certainly tell the man is passionate about Africa, its people, and its animals and has the knowledge to back it up. It made me wonder why I don't know a quarter of the things about my hometown compared to the encyclopedia-like knowledge he knew about EVERYWHERE we were. Learned quite a bit just being around him!
I came for a safari and quite frankly my highlights were pretty much all things beyond that, which really just shows you how adept Benjamin is at figuring out your needs and giving you a unique experience you can't find on your own. I'm excited to return back to Africa and to go on a longer journey with Benjamin and we've even taken some of his catch-phrases with us back to the states. Classic!
Please don't hesitate with choosing these guys. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a real taste of Africa.
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Email Molly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!!
This was my first visit to Africa and to be honest...I had no idea what to expect and was a bit nervous. The trip turned out to be one that far exceeded my expectations with great memories that will last a lifetime. Benjamin is an awesome tour guide who clearly has a passion for the wild and all the great things Africa has to offer.
The tour was set up perfectly where we were introduced to South Africa in Cape Town. We were able to explore all the great neighborhoods Cape Town has to offer while slowly immersing ourselves into the African culture. We then visited Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe which moved us a bit deeper into Africa and gave us a great taste of what we could expect in the wild bush of Africa. The final piece of the tour was Kruger National Park where we came face to face with Africa's beautiful wildlife and experienced nature like never before.
Throughout the trip Benjamin was professional but also a lot of fun. We learned a lot and experienced things we never would have if it hadn't been for this amazing trip. We met some incredible people and made a few more friends along the way. Booking a trip with Siya Phambile was great choice and one that I would make again.
