Tipping is customary in Kenya, but not required, when you get good service.

The price of your trip includes all tips for hotels, lodges, and porters. These tips are called service charge.

Some waiters, maids, and other hotel staff may provide excellent service, and it’s up to you to decide whether to leave a tip.Usually, $1 to $5 per move or sitting is fair and welcomed.

But it is polite to give your safari driver or guide a tip when the safari tour is over. Your opinion on the quality of the work will determine the amount. A daily fee of $10 per guest, or 5 to 10 percent of your trip cost, is a good amount. There is some flexibility with the amount, though. You can give extra money to employees who have done extra work. A $1 tip is fine for a bartender.

At the end of your trip or tour, you can leave a tip in Kenyan shillings, US dollars, or euros. It’s best to send the money in an envelope.