Restaurant
10% is standard at restaurants.
10–15%Tipping in Botswana
How much to tip in
Botswana
Tipping is common in tourism industry, especially for safari guides.
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Restaurant in Botswana
Expected10–15%10% is standard at restaurants.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
10%.
10–15%Taxi & rideshare
Round up or 10%.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
20-50 BWP per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
20-50 BWP per night.
ExpectedTour guide
$10-20 USD per person per day for safari guides.
10–20%Spa & massage
10-15%.
10–15%Food delivery
Small tip appreciated.
Up to 10%Hair salon
10%.
10–15%Cash is preferred for tips in Botswana. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Botswana?
Expected — 10–15%. 10% is standard at restaurants.
How much do you tip for bar in Botswana?
Expected — 10–15%. 10%.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Botswana?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up or 10%.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Botswana?
Expected — Expected. 20-50 BWP per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Botswana?
Expected — Expected. 20-50 BWP per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Botswana?
Expected — 10–20%. $10-20 USD per person per day for safari guides.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Botswana?
Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Botswana?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Botswana?
Expected — 10–15%. 10%.
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