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Do you tip in KENYA?

If you are reading this then you may be wondering, “do you tip in Kenya?”. The simple answer is yes, tipping is expected of travellers to Kenya.

It is important to know that locals in Kenya are paid a low wage. The extra money earned through tips from tourists can greatly help Kenyan locals provide for their families. Even a small amount can go a long way.

So, when do you tip and how much? You will find all of those answers below in our ultimate guide to tipping in Kenya.

RESTAURANTS

TIP 10% AT RESTAURANTS IN KENYA

TAXIS

YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP YOUR TAXI DRIVER IN KENYA

BARS

TIP 10% AT BARS IN KENYA

TOUR GUIDES

TIP 200 KES TO YOUR TOUR GUIDE IN KENYA

HOTELS

TIP 200 KES PER BAG AND 400 KES PER HOUSEKEEPING AT HOTELS IN KENYA

MASSAGES

TIP 100 TO 300 KES TO YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST IN KENYA

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