THE SMOOTH GUIDE TO THE KENYA COAST
  • INTRODUCTION
    • MOMBASA >
      • Then ...
      • Now ...
  • Top Tips
    • Consuls
    • Codes of Conduct ... >
      • Code of Conduct - on the Beach
      • Code of Conduct - on Safari
      • Code of Conduct - Etiquette
      • Code of Conduct - Shopping
    • Climate
    • Currency
    • Safety >
      • Be Cautious with Nature - on land
      • Be Cautious with Nature - at sea
      • How to avoid being stung
      • Water Safety
      • Cardipulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
      • Fire Safety
      • Should you trust a tail-wagging dog?
    • Kiswahili
    • Nothing to Declare
    • Public Holidays
    • Security - Personal
    • Tipping and Bargaining
    • Travel
    • Take the fear out of flying
  • Services
    • Electrics
    • Emergency Services
    • Car Hire
    • The Media
    • Post Office
    • Transport
  • Medical Care
    • Vital Statistics
    • Immunisation
    • Disease Risk Profile
    • Disease Transmissions
    • Disease Low-Down
    • Drugs
    • Mosquitoes >
      • Mosquito Trivia
      • Malaria
      • The Lariam Controversy
    • Solvents
    • Sensible Drinking
  • Things To Do ...
    • Things to do in Mombasa
    • Things to do all over Kenya
  • Animal + Environment Welfare
    • Wildlife Park Rules
    • National Parks

Tips for a comfortable, happy and safe visit ...
TIPPING and BARGAINING

TIPPING
Tipping practices are similar to most parts of the world.  Where no service charge is included, 10% is adequate.

BARGAINING TECHNIQUES
Bargaining is a way of life in Mombasa so, naturally, the prices you will first be offered may be higher than the amount the seller really expects.  
  • There are no certain rules about how much you can reduce the price by.
  • Do not feel embarrassed by offering less than you feel the article is worth.
  • Do not start by offering the price you eventually mean to pay, because the owner will not feel he has made a good deal.
  • Try aiming to reduce the price by two-thirds, so start even lower.
ACCESSIBILITY AND FONT ADJUSTMENT
SITE MAP
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to www.travelclub.com/african-safari-hopping for the elephant photograph on each page's heading.
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Alan Spira, MD, DTM&H, 
Friends of Conservation, London, SW1W 8NS 
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James Sindiyo, Senior Warden, Masai Mara National Reserve, 1996
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Passport Department, Home Office, London, SW1 4DP
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St. John Ambulance
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Sollatek Electronics (K) Ltd, PO Box 34246, Mombasa 80118
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The Readers' Digest, London, W2 2HR
CONTACT

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The Smooth Guide to the Kenya Coast  

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  • INTRODUCTION
    • MOMBASA >
      • Then ...
      • Now ...
  • Top Tips
    • Consuls
    • Codes of Conduct ... >
      • Code of Conduct - on the Beach
      • Code of Conduct - on Safari
      • Code of Conduct - Etiquette
      • Code of Conduct - Shopping
    • Climate
    • Currency
    • Safety >
      • Be Cautious with Nature - on land
      • Be Cautious with Nature - at sea
      • How to avoid being stung
      • Water Safety
      • Cardipulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
      • Fire Safety
      • Should you trust a tail-wagging dog?
    • Kiswahili
    • Nothing to Declare
    • Public Holidays
    • Security - Personal
    • Tipping and Bargaining
    • Travel
    • Take the fear out of flying
  • Services
    • Electrics
    • Emergency Services
    • Car Hire
    • The Media
    • Post Office
    • Transport
  • Medical Care
    • Vital Statistics
    • Immunisation
    • Disease Risk Profile
    • Disease Transmissions
    • Disease Low-Down
    • Drugs
    • Mosquitoes >
      • Mosquito Trivia
      • Malaria
      • The Lariam Controversy
    • Solvents
    • Sensible Drinking
  • Things To Do ...
    • Things to do in Mombasa
    • Things to do all over Kenya
  • Animal + Environment Welfare
    • Wildlife Park Rules
    • National Parks