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Tipping Guide - Africa
Tipping is not compulsory but highly recommended if you believe the service you received warrants a show of your appreciation.

Camp, Game Lodge and Specialist Safari / Tour Guides:
We recommend US$5 - $10 per person per day. You may tip half the recommended amount for a half day safari or tour activity.

General Safari Camp / Lodge Staff:
We recommend US$3 - $5 per person per day for safari camps and lodges. This should be placed in the communal staff tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff i.e. porters, meal servers, room cleaners and other service personnel working behind the scenes.

Transfer Driver: US$1 per person.

Hotel Staff:
We recommend between US$1 - $2 per person per day for hotel staff i.e. housekeeping etc.

Porterage at hotels or airports:
We recommend about US$1 - $2 per porter movement.

Restaurants:
10% is customary on meal bills if you are satisfied with the service.

Mountain Climb:
Guide:  $15 - $20 per day per person.
Cook:  $7 - $9 per day per person.
Porter:  $7 - $9 per day per person.

Please remember to take plenty of change prior to your departure.