SIYABONA "Si = we Siyabona = we see" in the Nguni dialects
Siyabona Tours is located in the stunning Eastern Cape of South Africa, an area rich in fascinating Cultural, Historical, Ecological resources of South Africa.
Siyabona Tours is a venture owned by Dr and Mrs Vatala and Kevin Foster, whose vision of sharing the spectacular features of South Africa is enhanced by their commitment to sustainable ecotourism, job creation through education and mentorship of financially challenged trainees, is a priority of the Siyabona Tours Executive Team.
Siyabona Tours is a multi ethnic equity venture, self financed, with a strong, well qualified BEE status.
Siyabona Tours Operations, headed by Kevin Foster who is a qualified tour guide accredited by tourism authorities for tours to all regions, and adjoining countries, offers Guests tour programs which time allowing, can include all regions of South Africa.
Siyabona Tours is proud of their policy of avoiding "generic" tour programs and as an option specialize in customizing tours against information received from clients, through completion of the Siyabona "Tour preference guide" (questionnaire), available on our Website.
Siyabona Tours is able to provide Guests with a specialised historical, insight to the Pre Democratic struggle as well as Colonial and Frontier strive, much of which took place in the Eastern Cape.
Siyabona Tours will undertake any VIP Luxury transfers to any pre arranged destination.
Siyabona Tours drivers all carry additional qualifications in advanced driving, close protection and level three first aid and are all subjected to annual mandatory health tests.
Siyabona Tours provide, non English speaking visitors the services of translators, who join tour parties as part of the Siyabona Host Team. This ensures that Siyabona Guests enjoy their South African experience, knowing that language will not be a barrier during Guide explanations, overnight stays, shopping and if necessary, health issues.
Siyabona Tours operational management have earned appreciation, compliments and offers of reference from the USA, South America, European, Far and Middle Eastern and North African guests.
Siyabona Tours enjoys a close relationship with the USA university fraternity and Saint Cloud State University (USA).
Siyabona Tours Operational management were awarded FIFA security accreditation during the hosting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup and tasked with looking after FIFA VIPs, and have further rendered services to Saudi Royal Family as well as various diplomatic visits to South Africa.
Siyabona Tours will ensure that you leave South Africa having experienced our unique style of ‘UBUNTU’ (humanity).