I'm not worried. I'm fairly sure some of these other posters probably aren't either. I just think this tipping thing gets completely out of hand. If you or Joe want to hand your PH upwards of $100 per day, its no skin off my nose. Glad you are willing and able. I think its too much.
I agree. Im going on my first 8 day safari next year and $800.00 for PH, $300.00 for staff, ect seems ridiculous to pay $1100.00+ in tips. I have always took care of my outfitting guides, but never in that much green.
That is precisely where I've landed. If somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 to $1000 for PH and staff isn't enough, then something is amiss.
I've traveled Europe on numerous occasions. I'll never forget a long cab ride from Genoa to St. Margherita Ligure. I tried to tip my driver, but he absolutely wouldn't hear of it. He was paid to drive me. There are many things I don't admire about the Europeans, but I think they have this one right.
