Is Tipping Allowed On A Gorilla/ Chimpanzee Safari?

Tipping is very essential to do while on safari in Uganda whether you are trekking the chimpanzees or Gorillas in their natural forest habitat. Tipping is not a MUST in all aspects but it is advisable to tip the ranger guides after the trekking adventure. The experience enhances sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation as the rangers become happy and enhance better tourism.

Although the driver-guide is paid an allowance by the company before the safari starts just as the culture is within the tourism sector, the tip travelers should give the ranger guides is US $10 per day per person.

Tipping usually happens after trekking the Gorillas or Chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat after being led by a team of one (1) lead guide, two to three (2 to 3)trackers and (2-3) security personnel who receive a salary from the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Uganda. After the expedition, travelers are expected to offer a tip of $40 to be shared by the team and this should be handed over to the lead guide in the presence of the entire team.

Tipping for Porters

Although porters are hired at a minimum fee of $20 from the park headquarters, they can also be tipped between $5 – $10 at the end of the Chimpanzee/ Gorilla trekking adventure.

Tipping Lodge Staff

The staff at the lodge are paid a salary at the end of the month, however you can always tip them $5 -$10 depending on the quality of their services. these can be awarded to an individual outstanding employee or place in a tip box normally placed at the reception (this is shared by all staff).