Tipping in Kenya can be a bit confusing even if you are simply going on a safari. Don’t worry we have it covered in our guide below! No matter if you go to Nairobi or Malindi you should be prepared to tip a bit. Enjoy your travels though and use our guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Kenya!
Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers in Kenya is not expected, but if it was a pleasant ride then you should round up.
Hotels: Tipping the bell boy and maid in Kenya is pretty common. You should tip around 100-200KES to the bell boy and 500 KES for the week to the maid.
Restaurants: Tipping waiters in Kenya is common, you should aim to tip around 10% of the bill.
Bars: Like restaurants, tipping bar tenders in Kenya is also common. You should tip 30 – 50 KES per round or 10% of the total bill.
Other: If you are taking a safari in Keyna be prepared to tip. You should tip the guide 500 KES per person per day and the driver about half that amount.
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