Safari operators find British holidaymakers the hardest to please

THE NETHERLANDS - SafariBookings.com, online marketplace for African safari tours conducted an extensive survey. Overall British tourists did very well. Operators have them in high regard. They said British are polite, on time and pay attention to the guide's instructions. The only point of criticism was that, according to 55% of operators, the British are the most hard to please. Germans are considered to be the most punctual. Over 61% of operators indicated Germans are always on time. Regarding punctuality, British and Germans scored significantly better than other nationalities.

The Americans are the most loved safari tourists
In similar surveys for other destinations, Americans are often among the least popular tourists. But not in Africa. They love Americans. No less than 85% of the surveyed operators rated Americans as pleasant to very pleasant. They indicated Americans are friendly, have a great sense of humour and tip generously. 



Italians are the least popular safari tourists
Although operators appreciate clients from all nationalities, Italians were the least loved. More than 18% of operators found Italians to be annoying or very annoying. They indicated Italians are most likely to be rude or late and often completely ignore the guide's instructions. On the bright side, the survey also shows Italians are easy to please. 

Brazilians are notorious latecomers and the Dutch are least likely to tip
The survey also included other stereotypes. Brazilians love life and are the second worst timekeepers, after Italians. A stunning 45% of operators indicated Dutch are the least likely to tip. Of all other nationalities only the French came close. Native English speakers are more friendly and more fun
Surprising was that nationalities who have English as their native language scored much better than other nationalities. We were unable to explain exactly why, but we suspect that native English speakers find it easier to communicate with their tour guide.

Differences between operators in East and Southern Africa
Operators in East Africa are especially fond of American tourists. In Southern Africa operators are more charmed by British and Canadian tourists. In South Africa they like their native tourists least, although they do admit that South Africans have a good laugh and are fun to be with.
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