General Information

In Tanzania & Kenya, it is very common to tip your local support team.  Whilst our staff are paid at least the rates of pay recommended by the Tanzania National Parks Authority, tipping in Tanzania and Kenya has been customary since the first safari and exploratory trips to the countries (this can include hotel and transfer staff, so have dollar bills with you).  Our staff work hard for the wages they receive and are happy and friendly, usually getting to know the people well on the trip.

Most people feel they have been very well looked after by their support crew in often challenging circumstances on a mountain, and are pleased to show their appreciation by tipping the people that have helped them enjoy the holiday and made it a success.  So generally, at the end of the trek or walk, a tip is given and shared out between the whole of the team.

The amount of money differs slightly from trip to trip due to the number of travellers, number of staff and length of trip, but on average, a reasonable guideline for one traveller is roughly $15 - $20 for each day on trek.  Some may prefer to give more than this general guideline if good service has been given, and equally, some may prefer to give less for lesser service.  Whatever you decide, the head guide will usually talk to the group about this on the last night of the trip to see how everyone feels and will work out together a sum to give to your crew.