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Tipping in Botswana

BWPLast reviewed · Apr 2026

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

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10%
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up

How to tip in Botswana

•Tip about 10% in restaurants if service was good
•Use BWP for everyday tips in cities
•Treat safari guides and camp staff separately from taxis and restaurants

Quick tips

Safari guides often get 10-20 USD per guest per day
General camp staff tip boxes are often around 5-10 USD per guest per day
Trackers, mokoro polers, or butlers may be tipped separately at about 5-10 USD per guest per day

Other situations (8)

DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff35 BWP per bag
Tour guides10-20 USD per guest per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Botswana

Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.