For safari guides and driver-guides, the standard recommendation is $15-25 per person per day, presented at the end of your time together. A single tip for the guide is appropriate if you have the same guide throughout; if guides change, tip each individually.
Lodges typically have a communal tip box at reception, with contributions distributed among all staff. A guideline of $15-20 per person per day is appropriate for mid-range to upscale lodges.
For Kilimanjaro climbs, tipping the mountain crew (guides, porters, cooks) is customary. Operators provide specific guidelines, typically totaling $150-300 per climber distributed among the team.
Tipping is best done in U.S. dollars, which are preferred. Small denominations are useful for individual tips. At restaurants where service charges are not included, 5-10% is appreciated.
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