Do I need to tip in Botswana?

In Botswana, tipping is usually light: rounding up is more common than fixed percentages.

How much should I tip in restaurants, bars, and taxis in Botswana?

In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Bars and taxis usually just round up.

How does tipping on safari work in Botswana?

On safari, tips are usually given once at the end of your stay. Ask who shares the tip box before paying, because guides are often tipped separately from general camp staff. Managers are not usually tipped unless they handled something exceptional.

Tipping in Botswana

Q: How do people usually leave the tip in Botswana?

Use BWP for everyday tips in cities.

BWP

Last reviewed · Apr 2026Sources & methodology

Tipping is voluntary in Botswana. In cities, about 10% is common in restaurants and small change is enough in bars and taxis, while safari guides and camp staff are usually tipped separately.

Rounding common