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Tipping is an universal custom on Kilimanjaro, Meru, and the safari. Sadly, without regulation, tipping is a vital source of income for many people associated with the safari industry.
At Kilimanjaro and Beyond we are committed to paying our staff higher than average wages. That being said, we still believe it is important to tip the phenomenal guide/driver that will show you the wonders of Africa. The vast majority of our adventurers are more than willing to tip according to the guidelines below. After meeting and seeing the incredible work put in by the Kilimanjaro and Beyond staff, we sincerely hope you agree.
If the tip amount adds too much to your trip expense, we are more than happy to customize a tour that meets your needs better.
The average recommended tip:
$20 a day per group for the driver
$1 to $2 per bag to bellhop
Lodges provide a general tip box for accommodation staff
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Make your safari as safe and memorable as possible by following these Dos and Don’ts
Do take the best pants for a safari, convertible zip off pants, Don’t pack jeans (they can attract pesky tsetse flies)
Don’t wear Camo (negative military relationship), perfume or cologne
Do pack solid colored fleece, Don’t pack flannel
Do take lightweight layers (quick dry fabric is best) in neutral earth tones colors, Don’t take black or dark blue (again, attracts tsetse flies)
Do take tan clothing, Don’t take white clothing
Do look at a safari, Don’t dress like one (ie. animal prints) some refuges have even banned these
Do pack 20kg in a light soft sided bags for safari, Don’t forget your day pack for snacks and essentials
Do bring cash, Don’t rely on credit cards, remember you will be in the bush
Don’t expect smooth roads, they Do get bumpy in the bush
Don’t leave any trash, Do respect that you are in the wild
Don’t walk around at night, Do remember you are with wild predators
Don’t have unrealistic expectations as to what animals you might see, Do remember that each animal has its own uniqueness (ie. 8,000 wildebeests calved each day in Serengeti between December and March, Wow!)
Each morning pack your day pack, you will be driving through the wilds of Africa, viewing incredible animals. You will definitely want to be able to take pictures! But the environment for the safaris can be harsh. It is best to have sun protection and we will provide you with H2O. Most of your safari items should be packed away, but you will want to keep some items handy. We suggest having the following items in a small day pack:
valuables such as your passport, money, & phone
sunglasses
water bottle
sunscreen
lip balm
camera (with extra storage and batteries)
sun hat
binoculars
bug spray
Enough with the boring details, take a peak below at some of the animals you could see on your safari!
We received reviews from our served customers and customers rated Kilimanjaro and Beyond 5/5. This honor is given to us by our clients because we always remain committed to all our clients to do everything possible to ensure their safaris are fully satisfied.
Elisabeth Z.2023-03-19An unforgettable trip! I was able to do the trip to mount meru with Deo and his team. The trip was well prepared and planned and I felt safe all the time. The final hours to the top Deo was helping by carrying my backpack.The food prepared by Bashid was delicious and full of variety. Being back from mount meru we finalized the trip by visiting a local restaurant where I was able to try „Ugali“. The full journey was organized very professionally. They made sure that I had everything needed. Thanks Kilimanjaro ans Beyond for the awesome time!See you next October to climb on the summit of Killi!Zemira2022-12-01Hot waterrr We spend 5 days on the Marangu route with Deo and his friends, they helped us summit mt Kilimangiaro (also with handwarmers😂).The wohle team was very attentive helpful and kind. Deo in addition to being a great fotographer and video maker, is a very nice person and he share his love for his job! It was an unforgettable experience and we were treated like king and queen, we really recommented Deo and his company!Bekk w2022-09-18Perfect way to go on Safari We spend a week with Deo and our driver Usain on Safari. They made our time in Tanzania unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to show us around on this trip. We saw lots of animals, had many laughs together and just spend a perfect week together. Deo even took us to a pub on the last night. We really enjoyed our time and highly recommend kilimanjaroandbeyond!!alexander l2022-05-22Fantastic trip We did the 8/day LEMOSHO ROUTE and a 4/day SAFARI'S with Kilimanjaro and beyond Tour & Safari's both were absolutely incredible experiences and lovely. With our guide. Max& Meshack, and porters. One thing I love about Kilimanjaro and beyond Tour & Safari's is that they are a local company that gives back to the local community (Stella Maris school) and treats their porters and guides very well, and they are also incredibly professional and well run. Cannot recommend Kilimanjaro and beyond Tour & Safari's highly enough!For Kili, our entire trek team took great care of us and was a joy to be around. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great trip and a successful summit (which we did). The food was delicious, and they accommodated our vegetarian diet no problem. We couldn’t have asked for better guides. They were not only super experienced and knowledgeable about anything and everything related to the trek and the mountain, but also had incredibly friendly and enjoyable personalities.For safari, our guide (Ton) was fantastic and make sure we had the exact experience we wanted. We saw SO much Big 5 Animal, and it was clear a big part of our success in sightings was due to his experience understanding where to go and when like Serengeti he now all the road. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about all of the wildlife we saw, which is key to appreciating the safari experience. The places we stayed throughout are safari were incredible(SERENGETI SAFARI'S LODGE). I couldn’t have imagined better, more unique lodging choices. As with Kilimanjaro, the food and coffee served was wonderfully the entire time.booking with them and will be hard up to find another experience as good in Tanzania!Asher J2022-05-14Its great experience and Lovely team Me and School mates we climbed mount Kilimanjaro and it was great so thankful to Kilimanjaro and Beyond Tours for the great experience especially the team lead by Deo and his assistant guide Ewald this guide saved my life from hypothermia all 5 of us successful to the top Uhuru peak 5895m because they worked very hard to make sure all we are safe one the trek started we were given a daily medical checkup to monitor our vital sign (Heart rate and Oxygen) to ensure that we could continue with our journey to the top each day without health issues Kilimanjaro and Beyond Tours guide are all medical trained. All the aspect of this company I found to be the good quality from starting to the end everything was planning very well . I would highly recommend Kilimanjaro and Beyond Tours & Safari to everyone considering climbing mount Kilimanjaro thanks againMarcus2022-02-18Das Rundum Sorglos Paket Ich habe mit den Jungs sowohl Kili als auch eine Safari gemacht und es war beides einfach nur super.Ich wurde aber auch neben diesen Events “versorgt” indem ich zu BBQ und Bier eingeladen wurde und mir auch das Nachtleben gezeigt wurde. War einmalig und kann ich nur zu 100% empfehlen. Danke besonders an Ewald!!Elaine G2022-01-218 day Mt Kilimanjaro hike They helped us summit Mt Kili.They were friendly, helpful & well informed.It was smiles throughout.Kilimanjaro mountain guide2022-01-10Amazing guides and Porter please go with them anytime Kilimanjaro and beyond is the best local tour operater They helps my friends to make to the top of Africa also they give them luxury safari in Serengeti and NgorongoroKeep it up all crews there!!!Jesca green2021-12-29My birds and insects Research went well My trip with Kilimanjaro and Beyond was awesome! i did travel for 22 days doing my research on birds and insects, we moved from Tarangire park to serengeti to Manyara park, these guys helped me well to accomplish my university research well, I do recommend them!josh n2021-12-27Best trip ever on Christmass 2021 My Christmas event me and my beloved wife was awesome, this Company is one of the best Tour agency in Tanzania i ever travel with, i met with Deo (the guide) who guided us well on Kilimanjaro trip from Lemosho route to Uhuru peak, this guy is very proffessional made our trip awesome, my wife wishes to travel again in Tanzania withis company.