I'm an Aussie and as noted I do not come from a tipping culture. We do not know how. On both my previous Safari's to South Africa I clearly stated early in negotiations to both my P/H's that I do not tip and do not know how. It is a poor operator who has to rely on tips for a living.

I do however tip the staff who get paid low wages for menial work. A position I have been in myself a number of times to make ends meet. I guess its because I'm a bit left wing in my politics where the rich can look after themselves and the poor can share in the wealth. I do consult with the P/H as to what is appropriate. 1) Because I don't know what is, and 2) I also realise that you can spoil domestic staff in the employer/employee relationship.

I realise and accept that I can be criticized for being paternalistic and hypocritical for doing things this way. However at the end of the day, it's my money.