Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Lavon Edwards advised that tipping the driver is a minimum requirement on safari, as they are integral to the experience and safety. He also suggested tipping camp staff for services like room cleaning, emphasizing that the driver should be prioritized.
“Well, I would say at the very least, to tip your driver, because your driver is going to be your best friend.”
“So I would say at the very least to take care of them. Um, and then of course, you can also take care of any, um, hope, you know, the camp staff, um, whether that's the people that are cleaning the room or things like that.”
“But but at the bare minimum, your driver should be taken care of, I think.”