Tipping is very subjective, but the standard scenario is to leave a tip for staff at a Lodge or Camp. You might want to tip separately a guide assigned to you whilst on safari, but we suggest between $5 and $10 per day of your stay for the combined staff tip.
If you are on an escorted tour with just one guide you would normally divide this between the local places you are staying and your personal guide/tour leader. Again your feelings are what count. If you are not happy - pay nothing - This is after all a tip to say you have done a good job.
I have yet to come across a situation with guests where they have not wished to leave a tip. While visiting and researching new locations I establish then if this is a place I would want to stay myself or take my friends or family. In many of our escorted tours I have chosen to include tips so guests don't need to worry. The reason been that I know the caliber of work my guides do and I wish to ensure they are paid well.
Do ensure wherever you go that the tip does get shared with all staff who work behind the scenes and not just the guide working with you personally.
This tip is provided by supplier M16637
