Planning guide · Evergreen
How to plan corporate Christmas gifts in Africa
How much to budget per employee, when to order so gifts land on time, and how to send to a whole team without the December logistics headache — across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania and Uganda.
How much to spend per employee
There is no single right number — it depends on seniority, market and what the gift is meant to say. As a working benchmark, here are the typical per-employee values teams send in each market this December.
| Market | Typical per-employee value | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 | Lagos 24–48 hrs · Other cities 3–5 days via GIG Logistics |
| Kenya | KES 3,000 – KES 8,000 | Nairobi 24–48 hrs · Mombasa and Kisumu 3–5 days via Sendy |
| Ghana | GH₵200 – GH₵500 | Accra 24–48 hrs · Kumasi and Tema 2–3 days |
| South Africa | R500 – R1,500 | Joburg & Cape Town next-day · Durban 2–3 days via Takealot/Pargo |
| Egypt | EGP 500 – EGP 1,500 | Cairo same-day · Alexandria 2–3 days via Rabbit/Halan |
| Morocco | MAD 300 – MAD 800 | Casablanca and Rabat 2–3 days · Marrakech and Fes 3–4 days |
| Tanzania | TZS 50,000 – TZS 150,000 | Dar es Salaam 24–48 hrs · Zanzibar and Arusha 3–5 days via Sendy |
| Uganda | UGX 80,000 – UGX 200,000 | Kampala 24–48 hrs · Jinja and Entebbe 2–3 days via SafeBoda |
Sending the value as one RibiRewards card lets each employee choose how to use it — so the same budget works whether someone wants groceries, dining, wellness or airtime.
When to order for December
October – early November
Confirm budget and headcount
Year-end gifting budgets are set now. Lock your per-employee value and final recipient count early — this is when the decision is actually made.
Mid – late November
Place physical orders
Hampers and physical cards need lead time for sourcing and delivery before the December rush. Order these first to guarantee arrival.
Any time through December
Send digital cards
Digital RewardsCards deliver instantly by email or SMS — no shipping. They can be scheduled right up to the day you want them to land.