Often we tip people or businesses that have done a good job. This may be a waitress / waiter in a restaurant or possibly a hairdresser. But should you tip on a South African safari trip?

Many people do chose to tip on a safari, it may be tipping the tour guide or driver of your safari vehicle. Some people do it in cash usually American dollars or South African Rands.

If you prefer not to carry cash with you then most places also allow you to tip by using your credit card (you may wish to check if you will be charged for this).

Of course it is totally optional if you wish to tip someone, but here is a few examples of the amount people often tip:

A Ranger usually gets about $10 per guest per day in a shared vehicle. And you can expect this to be at least double that amount per guest in a private vehicle. General staff including cleaners and cooks are usually tipped about $5 per guest per day if the service they have provided is exceptional.