Is tipping a common practice in Africa safari countries?
Botswana: Tipping is not always common, but a discretionary 10% or loose change is appreciated. Kenya: Tipping is not mandatory in Kenya. Guides, drivers, waiters and hotel staff can be tipped at your discretion. Namibia: It is customary to leave a 10% tip in restaurants and to tip porters a few Namibian dollars. Rwanda: Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated. Guides, drivers, waiters and porters can be tipped at your discretion. South Africa: Most restaurants do not add a service charge to bills, and it is customary to leave a 10% to 15% tip. Tipping taxi drivers about 10% is also a common practice. Tanzania: Tipping is not generally encouraged, though it may be expected in some tourist restaurants and hotels. Uganda: Tipping is not standard practice at local hotels and restaurants, but it will always be appreciated. It is normal to tip 5 to 10% at tourist-oriented restaurants. Guides and drivers should always be tipped. Zambia: Tipping is not always common, but a discretionary 1
