Tipping in Botswana
BWPLast reviewed · Feb 2026
Tipping is voluntary but encouraged. In restaurants add about 10%; bars leave small change. Safari: tip guide separately and staff via tip box at end of stay. Avoid overtipping; balance by role. BWP or USD cash.
Rounding commonMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Botswana
•Restaurants ~10%
•Safari: tip once at end of stay at each camp
•Cash BWP or USD preferred
Quick tips
10% at restaurants
bars small change
Safari: group guide USD 10-20 per guest per day
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff10 USD per guest per day
Tour guides10-20 USD per guest per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up
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.