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Tipping in Cameroon
Customary: 10%. Not expected. Round up where there is table service.
At restaurants
What is customary: Not expected — welcome, but nobody is counting
Worked example
On a XAF20,000 bill, 10% is XAF2,000, so you would hand over XAF22,000.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about XAF2,500 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Expected on guided tours. Cash, in small notes.
The money
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). Today 1 USD is 565.77 XAF.
Central African CFA Franc (XAF) →
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.