On safari tours, what is the tipping custom? Who gets tips and what is the usual amount?

Tipping is based on your appreciation of service, and it can be any amount. The least can be US$15 per day and usually for your drivers and guides. You may also give a tip at the hotel / lodge / camp to either a staff or collectively for the service accorded to you.

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Kenya Prime Safari

7 days

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Start and end in Nairobi

5.0

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The Sarova Game lodges we stayed in were excellent, including the accommodations, food and service.
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Shelley, traveled in April
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Operator: Holiday Destination Safaris
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English: Other languages on offer: French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Nairobi
Samburu National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Highlights

Meet your guide and check into Hilton Nairobi
Explore unique wildlife in Samburu Reserve
Spot rare species at Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy game drives in the famous Masai Mara
Witness the great wildebeest migration

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Nairobi Airport Transfer
Day 2 Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Day 3 Samburu National Reserve
Day 4 Samburu - Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6 Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7 Masai Mara - Nairobi - Airport Transfer

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Holiday Destination Safaris

4.8

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Age Range

3 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

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Itinerary
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
4.5
Food
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4.5
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Holiday Destination Safaris
4.8

Delores
· August 21st, 2025
This tour was an amazing adventure. We were blessed to see the BigFive in all of their natural environments. The giant crocodiles, the carnage at the river’s crossing from the great migration along with the beauty of Mother Africa in all her glory! This trip is a must! You will not be disappointed!!
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Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed traveling with us and thank you once again for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
Trip date: August 2025
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Shelley
· April 21st, 2025
Our Kenya Safari with Holiday Destinations was excellent!! George, our driver and Emmanuel, our guide provided lots of information and ensured we maximized our time on our game drives. The Sarova Game lodges we stayed in were excellent, including the accommodations, food and service. It was a once in a lifetime trip and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!
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Holiday Destination Safaris commented on this review
Thank you Shelley for trusting us to take you experience your lifetime safari. We are glad to hear from you that you enjoyed our service. Once again, thank you choosing us as your preferred travel partner.
Trip date: April 2025

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Asked on August 9th, 2023
On safari tours, what is the tipping custom? Who gets tips and what is the usual amount?
Tour Details
- Holiday Destination SafarisOperator•Written August 2023
  Tipping is based on your appreciation of service, and it can be any amount. The least can be US$15 per day and usually for your drivers and guides. You may also give a tip at the hotel / lodge / camp to either a staff or collectively for the service accorded to you.

From

NZ $5,003 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 148694

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Kenya
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before December 3rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 3rd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Holiday Destination Safaris. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Holiday Destination Safaris will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Holiday Destination Safaris" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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