Tipping Etiquette

Normally, all tips are given at the conclusion of your stay. The camp lounge is typically where you'll find envelopes for tips. Near the bar is typically where you'll find the general staff tip jar. A fantastic approach to say "thank you" to the staff is to include a personal letter of appreciation with your tip in the staff tip jar or in the guide's envelope.

If you'd rather not bring cash, many camps allow tipping by credit card, but it's a good idea to double-check this in advance.

Are gifts for the guides appropriate? is a question that is frequently asked. In addition to the cash tip, gifts are always welcome and provide a more personal touch to the gesture. Many people send items that are distinctive to their hometowns. Some tour guides have a collection of tiny stick pins that visitors have given them from all around the world. If you want to bring food, avoid bringing anything that has a low melting point (like chocolate), as it will likely melt during your light aircraft transfer and wind up adorning the inside of your bag. The luggage pods are not insulated. Due to nut allergies, nuts are also a bad idea.

Giving a personal present to the guide or his family when you return to a camp and you know him well is a thoughtful gesture. Since they are hard to find in Botswana, particularly in the wilderness, modern periodicals on topics like sport and photography are greatly welcomed. Since many people in Botswana are soccer enthusiasts, a football (soccer ball) and pump would be a welcome gift for the camp personnel.