Originally Posted by
yourpubliclibrary
What were the tip expectations / how much was a reasonable amount? And when did you tip - at the end of each game drive, or also at the end of each meal?
I tipped the game drive guide and the staff pool at the end (they have a box at the front desk for staff). This gets more complicated if you don't have the same driver the whole time (we did).
I also tipped the guys that drove us to the gate to meet the guide as well as to/from the airport. I just knew their schedules through small talk and then gave them something the last time I saw each one.
I tipped servers each meal - they give you a check with a zero charge for each meal so while there is zero pressure to add a tip you kind of feel obligated.
They don't give you any guidance but just say anything is appreciated. I used basic guidance I found on the internet and gave a little more than the high range, especially to the guide (who was great BTW). Also tipped the kids that dance at the BOMA dinners.
I don't want to state an amount but I can tell you when you meet this staff you will want to be very generous. The guide for sure is the one that really deserves to be tipped as they make or break your experience......