Currency, Tipping and Budgeting for Your Safari

Budgeting for a Tanzania safari is simpler than it might first appear, since most camps operate on an all-inclusive basis — meaning your daily spending in the field is generally limited to tips and the occasional souvenir, not ongoing meal or activity costs. US dollars are widely accepted for tips and incidentals, and it's worth bringing small denominations in newer condition specifically, since older or damaged notes are sometimes refused. See our full tipping guide for specific daily amounts, and our money and ATMs guide for the wider currency picture. The one thing worth confirming directly with whoever you book with: exactly which fees are included in your quoted price. Park fees, domestic flights and drinks all vary by operator in what's included versus billed separately — see our hidden costs guide for the full picture. Contact us for a fully itemized quote before you book.