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Nyala Mobile Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Member Of:
- Botswana Guide Association & Botswana Tourism Organization
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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Nyala Mobile Safaris is a 100% citizen owned company. Nyala Mobile Safaris operates its business from their offices in Maun and Kasane. Nyala Mobile Safaris offers tourist a highly enjoyable and flexible way to see truly extraordinary places of Botswana especially the northern part of Botswana Nyala Mobile Safaris has a sizzling spot when it comes to fulfill this spot and farther boost Maun and Kasane economic growth for sustainable tourists attraction around the country.
Reviews12
RO
Good tour operator
I booked a short one-day trip with Nayala. I was travelling alone and I felt safe. I was happy to be able to go alone at a decent price as tour operators usually ask for a minimum of two people. It was overall a good experience.
US
Disappointing and a bit sketchy
Nyala Mobile Safaris is a relatively new business. Our family of 3 adults booked a 5-day budget mobile safari based on a good price for the comfort level and a handful of excellent reviews. Our overall experience was disappointing, including poor communication throughout and some sketchy aspects. We recommend using a more proven operator; we certainly would in the future. For details read on.
The good: The setup of the camps was as comfortable as advertised, with spacious tents, small cots, a portable bathroom and shower, and other amenities. The food was certainly adequate under the circumstances. The vehicle had some issues but none untoward given the exceptionally bad roads it navigates day in and day out. As advertised, there was plenty of free alcohol, which was useful in taking the edge off the steady stream of difficulties.
The disappointing: Our crew consisted of company-owner Mucheka who was in charge of camping, meals, and other logistics; a certified guide who was in charge of the safari aspects; and a "helper boy." Unfortunately the guide was surprisingly incompetent. Over the entire 5-day safari he found literally zero animals we hadn't spotted on our own, and on multiple occasions he got lost when we were on a game drive without Macheka. It's impossible to know how much more wildlife we would have seen if our guide had participated in the spotting (and how much less time spent driving aimlessly if he knew the way), but wildlife spotting has certainly been the norm for guides during the handful of other safaris we've been on.
The sketchy: We paid for a private safari months in advance and confirmed it with Mucheka several times, yet when we arrived at the airport we were told that "two friends" -- a last-minute booking -- would be joining us for the first half of our trip and were waiting in the safari vehicle. We put our foot down and they did find a second vehicle, driver, and dining table, but for the first 2+ days Macheka was juggling two parallel safaris, presumably to the detriment of both. At the other end, when our post-safari transfer, included in the price, dropped us off, we were told Macheka hadn't paid for it and we needed to fork over $105. The money was recovered in the end but not without effort. Overall, communication with Macheka was challenging and a bit slippery from start to finish; it should have been a warning sign.
Again, we would not use Nyala Mobile Safaris again ourselves and unfortunately cannot recommend the company to others.
ES
BEST IN BOTSWANA
We did a 5 nights - 5 days safari with the company. Mucheka is a really helpful and kind person. And you will only be aware of the truth of this sentence once you meet him. People in Botwana are usually easygoing, helpful and sincerely kind, however Mucheka just breaks the records. He is always trying to make the best experience for you. He always gave us advice on which were the best options, even not concerning safari. if you have any questions just speak to him. Do take his calls, most of the booking we made it via WhatsApp calls and it's the best way to do so. He stayed on budget. All the camp gear is confortable yet adventurous, the food is really good too. The experience of the safari was just outstanding, our trip wouldn't have been the same without it, and it's definitely not the same if you do it by yourself self, you will spend so much time on logistics that it will be impossible to enjoy your days the way we did it. Even if you selfdrive, check with Mucheka, he can arrange something for the car to travel with a driver so you can just enjoy the safari.
We advise an early booking. It is normal to pay all the amount in advance, since accommodation and everything needed needs to be booked.
Nyala is probably the best tour operator in all Botswana regarding affordability, quality and satisfaction.
DE
Very helpful
From first contact with Mucheke to our last day of safari all was smooth, clear and professional.
Staff was very friendly and went extra mile to meet our demands (custom tailor our tour, putting extra effort so that we can enjoy proximity of animals, hot water for camp showers, …).
Just wish that Mokoro ride was better and more frequent but that comes down to communication.
Overall great experience.
ES
Great local company!
We are very happy to have chosen this company for our safari to Khwai. Communication can improve a bit (too many calls), but overall the staff is incredibly friendly and ready to help you make the most out of the experience, the camp is absolutely stunning and the guide was great. Food and drinks were well prepared and abundant!
We are really looking forward to do another trip with them!
