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Tanzania: Although credit cards are becoming more common, they are not as widely accepted
in Tanzania as they are in the U.S. Many camps, lodges, and shops will be cash only and
businesses that do accept credit cards may use a slow approval process that sometimes involve
calling your credit card company to get authorization.

Kenya: Credit cards are becoming more common in Kenya, but are not as widely accepted
as they are in the U.S. Many camps, lodges, and shops will be cash only. Businesses that do
accept cards tend to use a slow approval process that may involve calling your credit card
company to get authorization.

Notify Card Providers

Many credit card companies and banks have fraud alert departments that will freeze your card
if they see suspicious charges—such as charges or withdrawals from another country. To avoid
an accidental security block, it is a good idea to notify your credit card company and/or bank
you will be using your cards abroad. You can do this by calling their customer service number
a week or two before your departure. Some banks or credit card companies will also let you do
this online.

You should also double-check what phone number you could call if you have a problem with a
card while you are abroad. Don’t assume you can use the 1-800 number printed on the back of
your card—most 1 800 numbers don’t work outside of the U.S.!

Tipping Guidelines
Of course, whether you tip, and how much, is always at your own discretion. Listed below are
our recommendations for the tips that are not included in your tour price:

O.A.T. Trip Leader: It is customary to express a personal “thank you” to your O.A.T. Trip
Leader at the end of your trip, especially if he or she has provided you with individual
service. As a guideline, many travelers give $7-$10 USD (or equivalent in local currency) per
person per day.

If you are joining the Kenya’s Masai Mara optional extension, a driver-guide will accompany
you for the extension and his or her tips are included.

Please Note: Your tour price includes gratuities on the main trip and optional extensions for
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you during the scheduled activities on your adventure. All tips are quoted in U.S. dollars; tips
can be converted and paid in local currency or in U.S. dollars. Please do not use personal or
traveler’s checks for tips.

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