Local Currency?
I'm going on a July Classic safari, first time. I understand that I'll need US dollars for tipping the tour director, but is there any need to bring local Kenyan or Tanzanian currency for small items, or shopping in the villages?
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I'm going on a July Classic safari, first time. I understand that I'll need US dollars for tipping the tour director, but is there any need to bring local Kenyan or Tanzanian currency for small items, or shopping in the villages?
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All you need is dollars
Small denomination, newer U.S. dollars are all you need. You will find you will spend around $150,000 TZ shillings for dinner or around $60 U.S.. No way would I want to exchange for those currencies. charge what you can at the hotels.
Yikes! Thanks so much.
What is the average cost for laundry service at the hotels and can we charge it or bring cash
Laundry is not expensive. I can't remember the exact cost. We had it charged to our room and paid with a credit card when we checked out
Laundry on safari was fairly inexpensive on South Africa's Elegant Adventure. No need for US $ except for Tour Director tip. Have fun, it was a fabulous trip!
Think we had quite a bit done. Some shirts, pants, underwear. Maybe 20-30 pieces. Think it was around $30. Charged to room. We had it done at Ambesoli, which was about mid way. Comes back nicely folded.
A vaulable service also available at Amboseli is the shoe service. After visiting the Maasai village, which innvolves walking in a lot of cattle dung, you can have your shoes cleaned at the hotel for a small fee. They will be wet for a while.