Tipping in Tanzania
Tipping is expected in Tanzania. Not tipping can be considered rude.
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Tipping quick reference
| Service | Recommended | Range | Payment | Service charge? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant ~10% customary in tourist restaurants; check the bill for a service charge | 10% | 5–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Taxi A tip of around 10% or rounding up the fare is customary | 10% | 5–15% | Card or cash | No |
| Hotel housekeeping A small daily cash tip for housekeeping is customary | TSh4000 per night | TSh2000–TSh6000 | Cash only | No |
| Hotel porter A small tip per bag for porters is customary | TSh2000 per bag | TSh2000–TSh4000 | Cash only | No |
| Bar Small change or a note per drink is appreciated | TSh2000 per drink | TSh0–TSh4000 | Card or cash | No |
| Café Small tips or tip jars are common at counters | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Hairdresser Tipping around 10% is customary in salons | 10% | 5–15% | Cash only | No |
| Tour guide Safari guides: roughly USD 15–25 per person per day; 2025 rules require payment in Tanzanian shillings | TSh40000 per person | TSh20000–TSh60000 | Cash only | No |
| Food delivery A small tip for delivery drivers is customary | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Spa & massage Therapists are commonly tipped around 10% of the treatment | 10% | 5–15% | Cash only | No |
| Valet parking A small cash tip when the car is returned is customary | TSh2000 per service | TSh2000–TSh4000 | Cash only | No |