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Safari Currency Converter

Convert between major world currencies and African safari destination currencies. Plan your travel budget with approximate exchange rates, tipping guides, and common safari costs.

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Amount ($)

$ 100.00 USD =

KSh 12,950 KES

1 USD = 130 KES

1 KES = 0.01 USD

These are indicative rates built into the page for rough planning, not live rates, and they are not updated automatically. Check a live source before budgeting or exchanging money. Actual rates vary with your provider, fees and market conditions.

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Safari Tipping Guide

Suggested daily tips per person. Amounts shown in local currency and USD equivalent.

Kenya

KES

Tipping is expected and appreciated on safari.

Safari Guide

KSh 1,500-3,000($10-20/day)

Tracker/Spotter

KSh 500-1,500($5-10/day)

Lodge Staff (shared)

KSh 1,500-2,500($10-20/day)

Porter

KSh 250-500($2-5/day)

Tanzania

TZS

Tipping is customary. USD tips are widely accepted.

Safari Guide

TSh 25,000-50,000($10-20/day)

Cook/Camp Staff

TSh 12,500-25,000($5-10/day)

Lodge Staff (shared)

TSh 25,000-50,000($10-20/day)

Porter (Kilimanjaro)

TSh 25,000-37,500($10-15/day)

South Africa

ZAR

Tipping is standard practice, usually 10-15%.

Safari Guide

R 200-400($10-20/day)

Tracker

R 100-200($5-10/day)

Lodge Staff (shared)

R 200-350($10-20/day)

Restaurant (meal)

10-15% of bill(10-15%/day)

Botswana

BWP

Tips are appreciated but not obligatory. USD accepted at lodges.

Safari Guide

P 150-300($10-20/day)

Mokoro Poler

P 75-150($5-10/day)

Lodge Staff (shared)

P 150-250($10-20/day)

Transfer Driver

P 30-75($2-5/day)

Uganda

UGX

Tipping is appreciated, especially for gorilla trekking guides.

Gorilla Trek Guide

USh 75,000-150,000($20-40/day)

Safari Guide

USh 37,500-75,000($10-20/day)

Lodge Staff (shared)

USh 37,500-75,000($10-20/day)

Porter (trekking)

USh 18,750-37,500($5-10/day)

Rwanda

RWF

Tipping is becoming more common, especially for gorilla trekking.

Gorilla Trek Guide

FRw 27,000-54,000($20-40/day)

Safari Guide

FRw 13,500-27,000($10-20/day)

Lodge Staff (shared)

FRw 13,500-27,000($10-20/day)

Porter

FRw 6,750-13,500($5-10/day)

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