africa Archives - Tipping Around The World

Tipping in South Africa is very common and often expected. South Africa offers some amazing out door activities and some of the best guided tours in the world. With lots to do around the country its no surprise tipping is very...

Tipping In Morocco

by Savvy Travel Secrets | Jan 17, 2017 | Morocco | 0 |

Tipping in Morocco is fairly common and quite custom actually. Casablanca and Marrakesh are surrounded by delicious food, mountains, amazing landscapes and friendly people. Its important to know who to tip and when to tip while...

Tipping In Comoros

by Savvy Travel Secrets | May 10, 2016 | Comoros | 0 |

Tipping in Comoros isn’t too common but can be expected. Comoros is a small island of the east coast of Africa that can be reached by plane via Kenya. Its got some amazing hiking up to the Karthala volcano crater as well...

Tipping In The Glorioso Islands

by Savvy Travel Secrets | May 1, 2016 | The Glorioso Islands | 0 |

Tipping in The Glorioso Islands is probably the last thing on your list of things to worry about. In fact, if you got to the island as a tourist you would have a story to tell! The island is owned by the French and is looked...

Tipping In Guinea

by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 9, 2016 | Guinea | 0 |

Tipping in Guinea isn’t very common but usually is expected. Tipping can be pretty common all around Africa due to the low wages. Guinea isn’t on many peoples travel list but the people are friendly and the hiking is...

Tipping In Zambia

by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 7, 2016 | Zambia | 0 |

Tipping in Zambia is said to be illegal by some. However, people still tip which is pretty common around Africa. Due to low wages and seasonal work tipping is common in the service industry. Zambia is of course known for its...

Tipping In Mauritania

by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 7, 2016 | Mauritania | 0 |

Tipping in Mauritania can be common for some. If you look like you have money, you will be expected to tip. Something to keep that in mind when packing. While the desert of Mauritania is amazing and it is also home of a UNESCO...

Tipping In Benin

by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 7, 2016 | Benin | 0 |

Tipping in Benin can be confusing. Tipping isn’t custom but it’s appreciated, especially as a tourist. This is similar all over the poorer African countries since the daily wage is so low compared to the rest of the...

Tipping In Mayotte

by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 7, 2016 | Mayotte | 0 |

Tipping in Mayotte is similar to that of Europe. Usually you round up or leave a small tip depending on the level of service. Mayotte is a French Island off the coast of Africa near Madagascar. It is a small island but a great...