MONEY, CREDIT CARDS and TIPS
MONEY : you will only need to convert about $ 100 US into Rands cash.
CREDIT CARDS:
We accept MASTERCARD, VISA, and AMERICAN EXPRESS. Everything can be paid for at the end of your safari with the above credit cards i.e. extra animals, side trips, tips, curios etc. It is recommended to contact your credit card company and advise them you are traveling to Africa so they will allow these transactions.
TIPS:
Tipping of the Staff and PH is welcome and appreciated.
Example of tipping norm for a 10 day safari, which is an 8 day Hunt:
$ 900 per hunter ( $ 400 staff + $ 500 minimum for your PH for 3-5 animals taken – and thereafter work on and additional $ 100 / animal taken for your PH’s tip,
and
$ 400 per non hunter.
Please do NOT tip the staff directly: give tips to Richard for Proportional and Fair Equitable distribution as there are numerous behind the scenes staff that needs to be taken care of also – This is the African way and the accepted norm.
Our staff in Africa (though we pay them well) compared to U.S. standards make small wages. Cash, as opposed to items, is most appreciated. It is illegal for residents of South Africa to be in possession of foreign money (i.e. US $) - they must bank it immediately. Most of our staff does not have bank accounts, acceptable bank identification or the time to get to a bank to deposit money. Poor bank rates and high bank currency conversion fees leave them with very little Rand from the tip, therefore we recommend giving all the tips directly to Richard which you can simply add to your bill -This will make the process of tipping easier on you as well as the staff.
Tips can be paid with credit card, traveler’s checks, or cash.
Our staff (the behind the scenes workers) during your safari will be hard at work to ensure your stay is a most comfortable experience. There are cooks who prepare your nightly meals along with the food that is in your cool box during the day, there are people who clean your rooms/ make your beds, there are people who collect your laundry daily, wash, press and return all to your room at the end of the day. There are skinners who at times work long into the night preparing your trophies, there are trackers who assist the professional hunters and on and on with other duties you may never notice. Your professional hunter also works long hours overseeing that everything is ready for your daily adventures along with the care of vehicles, your trophies and anything you may require. The PH and tracker will do everything in their powers and knowledge to ensure your safari is a successful and enjoyable one.
