Country Specific Tipping Guides

Find detailed information about tipping customs and expectations for each safari destination in Africa.

Tipping customs vary across different African countries. Below you'll find links to detailed information about tipping expectations for each country. Click on a country to view its specific guidelines.

South Africa

Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

Tipping is common in restaurants (10-15%)

Safari guides typically receive R400 per day

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Botswana

Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP), USD accepted

USD preferred for safari camps

Mokoro polers typically receive $5-10 per day

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Namibia

Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)

Restaurant tipping standard is 10%

South African Rand accepted at 1:1 rate

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Kenya

Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES), USD accepted

Strong tipping culture in tourism

Guides typically receive $10-15 per day

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Tanzania

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), USD preferred

Crisp, new USD bills recommended

Special tipping protocol for Kilimanjaro climbs

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Uganda

Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX), USD preferred

Specialized tipping for gorilla trekking

Safari guides typically receive $10-15 per day

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Rwanda

Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF), USD preferred

Gorilla trekking guides expect $20 per person

Supporting porters is recommended practice

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Zambia

Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW), USD accepted

Known for exceptional walking safaris

Camp staff typically receive $5-7 per day

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Zimbabwe

Currency: USD is primary currency

Bring small USD denominations

Guides typically receive $10-15 per day

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Mozambique

Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)

USD, ZAR, and EUR accepted at resorts

Diving and boat activities have specific guidelines

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Mauritius

Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Many resorts include service charges

European tipping standards common

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Seychelles

Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)

EUR and USD widely accepted

High-end resorts often include service charges

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Important Notes About Tipping