Gratuities Guidelines
- We would like to reiterate that tipping is not compulsory. Please do not feel obliged to do so, however it is highly appreciated. We have enclosed a brief guideline to assist you.
- In addition, you may wish to add a nominal amount ranging between US$ 15.00 to US$ 30.00 per day for incidentals (subject to personal budget choice) – i.e. if additional activities are booked once on your journey, if travel arrangements change for any reason, in acknowledgement of good service received in another area, etc.
- Professional Guides/Local Tour Leaders – We recommend US$ 20.00 per group per day.
- Drivers/Guides – We recommend US$ 50.00 per person, per day.
- Transfer only Drivers – We recommend about US$ 5.00 to US$ 10.00 per group, per transfer.
- The General Safari Camp/Lodge – We recommend about US$ 10.00 per guest, per day. This should be placed in the communal tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff.
- Gorilla Tracking Guide/s – We recommend US$ 20.00 per person, per trek (usually there are two guides and it is standard practice to tip after each trek).
- Porters on Gorilla Tracking – We recommend US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per porter, per day (this is wage paid for porter to their association you may tip more according to your satisfaction).
- Hiking/Trekking Guides – We recommend US$ 15.00 per group, per day. (Usually there are two guides and it is standard practice to tip after each trek).
- Baggage Porters – We recommend US$ 5-10.00 per person, per movement at hotels and airports.
- Luggage Master – We recommend US$ 20.00 per person.
- Massage Therapists – We recommend about US$ 3.00 to US$ 5.00 per treatment.
- Meals in Restaurants and Hotels – 10% of the bill which is customary on meal accounts if you are satisfied with the service.
- We recommend tipping your guide directly and making use of the gratuity box in the main area for the general camp/lodge staff.
- With regards to being hosted by Camp Management and/or Assistant Camp Management, tipping separately for said staff is purely optional and per guests’ discretion.
- We would like to suggest that you tip only once, at the end of your stay.