What is tipping etiquette in Kenya?
What is tipping etiquette in Kenya? Plan to tip around 10-15% in Kenyan restaurants. However, the exact tip amount when eating out in Kenya depends on the place, occasion, and order size. It's customary to give your waiter or waitress a slightly higher tip than you would a bartender, as they are likely sharing their tip with the kitchen staff.
Is $100 a lot of money in Kenya?
50,000 and 100 Dollars are about Ksh. 10,000. 10,000 Kenyan money is enough to buy food and clothes and even book a 3-start hotel in Nairobi on a bed & breakfast basis. For a person on a safari to Masai Mara National Park or any other destination in Kenya, you should consider buying souvenirs with your USD 100.
What is the best currency to take to Kenya?
The US dollar is the best currency to carry when traveling to Kenya. It's more stable against the Kenya shilling than the Pound and the Euro and the easiest to convert into the Dollar to shilling via local Forex bureaus or banks. The prevailing Kenya currency to USD exchange rate is approximately USD 1 for Ksh.
Why are Kenya safaris so expensive?
Today's safaris are designed with conservation in mind. Africa's wildlife and eco-system is very fragile and can only accommodate a certain number of visitors. To ensure that the balance is maintained the number of visitors have to be limited one way of doing that is by charging high prices.
Do you tip hotel staff?
Room service: If the hotel hasn't already added a gratuity, tip this person the same way you would a server or bartender in the restaurant downstairs: 15% to 20%. Door staff: No need to tip for someone opening the door.
How much do you tip a tour guide?
Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest.
Is it rude not to tip a tour guide?
There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.