Frequently Asked Questions

South African Currency

The currency in South Africa is the South African Rand. There are 100 cents to 1 rand. There are exchange bureaus in all towns and airports and in most hotels. Be sure to exchange some currency for SA Rands, as you may want to buy African souvenirs on your safari travels.

Electricity

The electricity in South Africa is 220 Volts. Please check that any of your electrical equipment's charges accept 110 – 240 Volts or else you will need to bring an inverter from 220 Volts to 110 Volts. You will also need a pin plug that fits into the South African system.

Malaria

All of Sable Rock Safaris areas in South Africa are Malaria-free.

Gratuities

Tipping is a common practice throughout the world and guidelines vary in every situation. This guide will help you in determining what the normal practice is in South African hunting camps.  Please remember that these are just guidelines, and all tipping should come from the heart as a thank you for the services that you have received. We have a firm belief that tips should be earned and not expected.

After many season, we have worked out the average tips per safari. Here is the estimated average:

  • Professional hunters - $100 - $250 /day, depending on the hunt, plains game or Big 5.

  • Camp staff - $50 /day per person per night – this will be split among the cooks, kitchen ladies, laundry ladies, rooms ladies and gardeners.

  • Trackers/Skinners, Skinning Shed Staff - $200—$450 USD Per 7/10 day Safari

  • Cameraman - $50—$100 USD Per day

  • Skinning shed & Retrieval team - $50—$100 USD Per 7/10 day Safari

  • Day Trip Excursion guide - $30 - $50 /per day

The preferred method of tipping for trackers, camp staff, safari crews and PH's should be done in USD$ cash. Alternatively, feel free to add tips to the final bill of the safari which can be tallied and added at the end with your remaining hunt balance. Our office will then ensure the various team members are paid out in accordance with your personal wishes.

Please, always keep in mind a tip is a bonus greatly appreciated, but not expected.