Make the most of your safari experience with these practical insights on money, travel, and connectivity
Practical Travel Tips
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Connectivity & Wi-Fi Available at some lodges and camps, though bandwidth may be limited. Embrace the slower pace – a safari is the perfect chance to disconnect. If you intend to stay for a longer period in Tanzania, buy a local SIM card (Airtel or Vodacom) and top up with local currency. Money & Payments The local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), though US Dollars (issued after 2009) are widely accepted in lodges and for tips. Exchange – You can change money at airports, banks, and forex bureaus in towns. ATMs – Available in cities and larger towns, but not in safari areas. Credit cards – Accepted at most lodges and hotels, but transactions may incur a surcharge and connections can be unreliable. Always carry some cash for tips, curios, and emergencies.
Light Aircraft Flights Travel between safari regions in Tanzania is often by light aircraft carrying 8–15 passengers. Runways are often gravel or grass, and departure times depend on the various pick-up locations. Some have set departure times listed on your itinerary, though these may change up to 24 hours prior. Your travel concierge will keep you updated. Planes may stop at several airstrips along the way to drop off or collect passengers. Baggage Guidelines Each light aircraft carrier has its own rules, but in general baggage allowances are 15–20 kg per person. Exact limits for your routing will be detailed in your itinerary, and some charters allow you to pre-purchase excess baggage.
Tipping Guidelines In Africa, it is custom ary — but not obligatory — to tip service staff in gratitude for good service. Tipping is usually done at the end of your safari. You are welcome to tip individual staff or place tips in the gratuity box, usually located in the main mess area. Tips for guides should be given directly to them at the end of the safari. General Guide:
20 KG * BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Ranger/ GuideTracker
Butler
Tracker
Spa Therapist
Waiter
General Staff
$20 per day
$15 per suite per day
$10 per treatment
10-15% of meal value. Some venues include tip automatically
Housekeeping/ Drivers $30 per day
$35 - $45 per couple per day
Insider Tip:
Tips can be made in the local currency, US Dollar, Euro, or Pound Sterling. Tipping guidelines vary from property to property.
Maximum dimensions for ANY type of bag should not exceed 90cm x85cm x35cm (LxWxD)
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