Tipping

Tipping is a delicate and sensitive issue and many people ask us for tipping guidelines. Tipping is usually considered customary in East Africa but is always at your discretion.

Your Guide

Your driver guide is responsible for the smooth running of your safari. On average a guide is tipped between 7-10 USD a day - which is usually given at the end of a successful safari.

Staff at Lodges

At most lodges and camps you'll find a tip box, the contents of which are shared between the lodge staff. If you feel that someone has gone the extra mile to make your stay more enjoyable, a tip would be considered a nice way of saying thank you.

East Africa Safari Guides

We guarantee that your guide or driver will form the most important part of your safari. His (or her!) knowledge of the destinations and wildlife will make your holiday complete. By sharing their passion with their guests and explaining the East African cultures, they inspire many people to return again and again. In this section we help you to understand the various types of guides and a general overview of what you can expect from them.

Drivers

A driver is responsible for driving you from A to B. Equipped with a good knowledge of the roads he will drive you safely on your safari. Armed with a basic knowledge of the animals within the area he will also help spot animals for you.

Driver Guides
Safari Driver Guides

As their name suggests, Driver Guides are well trained and professionally accredited. They will make sure you have a great safari, pointing out animals and ensuring that you are well looked after.

Rangers & Conservationists
Safari Guides & Couriers

These individuals accompany groups. Liasing with lodges and tented camps, Guides also help to interpret the wildlife experience for you. You may find that sometimes guides will join their groups for meals.

Guides & Couriers
Safari Rangers & Conservationists

Many lodges have their own resident wildlife experts; they have an in-depth knowledge of the area and its animals. Rangers or conservationists might also help organize walks and trips to the local communities.


	Tipping Tipping is a delicate and sensitive issue and many people ask us for tipping guidelines. Tipping is usually considered customary in East Africa but is always at your discretion. Your Guide Your driver guide is responsible for the smooth running of your safari. On average a guide is tipped between 7-10 USD a day - which is usually given at the end of a successful safari. Staff at Lodges At most lodges and camps you'll find a tip box, the contents of which are shared between the lodge staff. If you feel that someone has gone the extra mile to make your stay more enjoyable, a tip would be considered a nice way of saying thank you.			East Africa Safari Guides
				We guarantee that your guide or driver will form the most important part of your safari. His (or her!) knowledge of the destinations and wildlife will make your holiday complete. By sharing their passion with their guests and explaining the East African cultures, they inspire many people to return again and again. In this section we help you to understand the various types of guides and a general overview of what you can expect from them.

				Drivers A driver is responsible for driving you from A to B. Equipped with a good knowledge of the roads he will drive you safely on your safari. Armed with a basic knowledge of the animals within the area he will also help spot animals for you.
				Driver Guides As their name suggests, Driver Guides are well trained and professionally accredited. They will make sure you have a great safari, pointing out animals and ensuring that you are well looked after.
				Rangers & Conservationists These individuals accompany groups. Liasing with lodges and tented camps, Guides also help to interpret the wildlife experience for you. You may find that sometimes guides will join their groups for meals.
				Guides & Couriers Many lodges have their own resident wildlife experts; they have an in-depth knowledge of the area and its animals. Rangers or conservationists might also help organize walks and trips to the local communities.