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Money & Tipping – Climbers with their Exceptional Safaries mountain crew at the Kilimanjaro gate

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Money & Tipping

Shillings and US dollars, cards, ATMs and gratuities on safari.

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Tipping on our Tanzania safaris is already taken care of! All tips for your guides and crew are included in our prices, so you can relax and enjoy your adventure without worrying about additional tipping expenses. However, if someone has made your trip truly special and you would like to thank them personally, that is always welcome but never expected.

1 Currency

  • The local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), but US dollars are widely accepted in the safari regions.
  • Banks and merchants generally only accept US dollar notes printed after 2009, with notes from 2013 or later preferred. Notes must be clean, without tears or heavy folds.
  • Carry small denominations for small purchases.
  • Acceptance of other foreign currencies varies.

2 Cards and ATMs

  • Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at lodges; American Express is more limited.
  • ATMs are available in major cities such as Arusha and Dar es Salaam, but generally not within the national parks. We recommend carrying enough cash for expenses in remote areas.

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