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From Chifuti's web site is below...and basically what I have used for GOOD service in Africa...if its crap service I return the favor...if its really good, again tip accordingly...

Ripp



In today’s society, most waiters and waitresses average a 10%-15% tip for taking an order and delivering it with a smile. Professional hunters and their staff usually work a lot harder for far less, so remember that fact before the final handshake on your next hunt.

TYPE OF SAFARI P.H. TIP TRACKER TEAM CAMP MGR CAMP STAFF
7 day plains game 400.00 50.00 each 100.00 75.00
10 day plains game 500.00 75.00 each 125.00 100.00
10 day buffalo / plains game 750.00 150.00 each 125.00 300.00
14 day buffalo / leopard / plains 1,000.00 175.00 each 150.00 400.00
18 day buffalo / lion / plains game 1,500.00
200.00 each 200.00 500.00
21 day ‘big 4’ hunt 2,000.00 250.00 each 250.00 600.00

Remember, our tipping suggestions are no different than any other portion of this information package. Their sole purpose is to help our client prepare for and enjoy their safari experience. And as always, tipping is at the discretion of you, the client.

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Chifuti operates in Zimbabwe doesn't it?

In Zim an appentice PH makes between $25 to $75 per day. A qualified PH makes around $150 to $250 per day including supply of his vehicle - about a $100 a day if he needs to "borrow" one. The outfitter provides fuel.

If I'm wrong, a PH or outfitter is free to correct me.

It really comes to what the client can afford. If I was to pay the sort of tips some guys expect or recommend I would not be hunting there at all. And for people saying "if you can afford the safari price, you can afford the tips" well that is crap. Also USA readers might note, European hunters also often tip differently from US clients, and yet are also appeciated as clients.

On one of my last safaris I asked the PH/Outfitter what he wanted, and he asked me to bring his wife a bottle of hard to get in Zim perfume. So I did as a gift.