Park Entry Fees For National Parks, Reserves & Conservancies In Kenya
Park Entry Fees For National Parks, Reserves & Conservancies In Kenya : January 2024 to December 2025. Kenya is an incredible safari destination with 23 National Parks, 28 National Reserves, 4 National Marine Parks, 6 National Marine Reserve, 4 National Sanctuaries and over 140 Private Conservancies. All these destinations have different pricing system.
Most of these protected areas (National Parks, Marine Parks and Reserves) are under the management of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), whereas most of the National Reserves are under the custody of the local country council such as the Masai Mara and Samburu National Reserves.
The Park Entry Fees varies from one park, reserve or conservancy to another and the visitors are charged basing on their residence status that is Citizen, Resident and Non-Resident.
Citizens -refers to Kenya Citizens with valid National ID/Passports and citizens of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi with valid passports.
Residents – refer to persons of other nationalities residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government.
Non-Residents – refer to all nationalities who don’t reside in Kenya with no documentation.
Note: To proof of identification is required before entering into any Park, Reserve or Conservancy.
Kenya Wildlife Service ( KWS) National Parks: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East, Lake Nakuru, Meru, Nairobi, Aberdare, Hells Gate, Mount Kenya And Mount Longonot
Kenya Wildlife Service National Parks are classified as below:
| CATEGORY | PARKS |
| Premium Parks | Amboseli And Lake Nakuru National Parks |
| Wilderness Parks Category A | Tsavo East And Tsavo West National Parks |
| Wilderness Parks Category B | Meru And Kora National Parks, Aberdares And Mt. Kenya National Parks |
| Urban Safari Park | Nairobi National Park |
| Sanctuaries | Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Kisumu Impala And Nairobi Safari Walk |
| Marine Parks | Kisite Mpunguti, Malindi, Watamu, Mombasa And Kiunga Marine National Parks |
| Scenic Or Special Interest Category A | Hell’s Gate, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Ol-Donyo Sabuk And Mt Longonot National Parks |
| Scenic Or Special Interest Category B | Marsabit, Mwea, Arabuko Sokoke, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central & South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyulu National Parks And Reserves. |
PARK ENTRY FEES FOR KWS NATIONAL PARKS, RESERVES & CONSERVANCIES
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is the management body that drafts Kenya National Parks Entrance Fees/Kenya National Parks Entry Fees plus the Kenya National Parks Camping Fees. The funds collected are used to maintain the wildlife ecosystem and the KWS determines their allocation.
Below are the Kenya Wildlife National Parks Entrance Fees plus the Kenya National Parks Camping Fees and the vehicles Entry Fees in details for all Kenya National Parks and Game Reserves under the Kenya Wildlife Services
Park Entry Fees For Samburu National Reserve
Note:
Resident rates – The rates are applicable to residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Visitors are required to present their National ID (for Kenyan Citizens) or passports displaying Work Permits or appropriate Visas to prove resident status upon entrance into the reserves/parks.
Vistors without valid passports are required to pay the non – resident rates.
Student rates – are only applicable for persons aged up to 23 years old, sponsored by a recognized learning institution and in possession of a valid student ID and visiting the reserve on a pre-arranged school organized trip or for research authorized by ticketing office of the Samburu Reserve.
Students must obtain permission to use these special rates at least two weeks in advance of their visit.
Entrance Fees
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN |
| Adult | US$ 70 | Ksh 1,000 | Ksh 500 |
| Child/Student | US$ 40 | Ksh *** | Ksh *** |
Camping Fees
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** | KENYA CITIZEN |
| Adult | US$ 30 | Ksh 500 | Ksh *** |
| Child/Students | US$ 20 | Ksh *** | Ksh *** |
* Reservation Fees per week = Ksh 10,000
Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 25 Seats | Ksh 2,000 |
| VEHICLES STATIONED IN THE PARK ~ PER YEAR | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 30,000 |
| 5 Tons And Above | Ksh 50,000 |
| DELIVERY VEHICLES ~ PER ENTRY | |
| 2 – 5 Tons | Ksh 4,000 Per Year |
Park Entry Fees For Masai Mara National Reserve
Entrance Fees
| CATEGORY | NON – RESIDENTS | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT
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| Adult | US$ 200 | US$ 100 | Ksh 4,500 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 3,000 |
| Child/Student | US$ 50 | US$ 50 | Ksh 1,00 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 1,000 |
Note: Children under the age of 10 Years are free
Camping Fees
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| Adult | US$ 30 | US$ 40 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,500 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | ||||||||||||
| Children | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
| Student** | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000
Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 24 Seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 – 44 Seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
| TRUCKS | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 – 7 Tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 Tons And Above | Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
| ACTIVITY | RANGER FEES |
| Game Drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game Drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Full Night Camp Security | Ksh 4,000 |
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It is mandatory for campers at private campsites to hire two rangers for night-time security. Rangers are transported to/from your campsite and food and accommodation for the rangers is not required.
Other Fees
| CATEGORY | ADULT | CHILD |
| Hot Air Balloon Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) Note – This Is Usually Included In The Balloon Flight Prices | US$ 50 | US$ 20 |
| Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) | Ksh 1,500 | |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) | US$ 400 | |
Entry Fees For Ol Pejeta Conservancy
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** | KENYAN CITIZENS |
| 2nd January – 31st March | US$ 90 | Ksh 2,600 | Ksh 1,400 |
| 1st April – 8th August | US$ 90 | Ksh 3,000 | Ksh 1,700 |
| 09th Augus onwards | US$ 110 | Ksh 3,500 | Ksh 2,000 |
Ol Pejeta Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 600 |
| 6 – 14 Seats | Ksh 1,200 |
| 15 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
Camping Fees
| CATEGORY | |
| Exclusive Use Campsite Fee (Max 3 Nights) | Ksh 7,000 |
| Camping Fee Per Adult Per Night | Ksh 1,000 |
| Camping Fee Per Child Per Night | Ksh 500 |
Entry Fees For Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Entry Fees for Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is based on day trippers and 24 hours for overnights.
Camping Fees
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| Adult | US$ 30 | US$ 40 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,500 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | ||||||||||||
| Children | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
| Student** | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000(more details on Camping & Booking). Public Campsites include Eluai, Iseiya and Oloololo Campsites. Private campsites include Ndovu, Dirisha, Kijito, Kishanga, Kiboko and more. See www.marabookings.co.ke/ to book these directly with the Reserve / Park.
Masai Mara Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 24 Seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 – 44 Seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
| TRUCKS | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 – 7 Tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 Tons And Above | Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
| ACTIVITY | RANGER FEES |
| Game Drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game Drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Full Night Camp Security | Ksh 4,000 |
* It is mandatory for campers at private campsites to hire two rangers for night-time security. Rangers are transported to/from your campsite, and food and accommodation for the rangers are not required. For more details see Camping & Booking.
Aircraft Single Landing Fees
| AIRCRAFT CAPACITY | LANDING FEES |
| Up To 3 Seats | Ksh 300 |
| 3 – 6 Seats | Ksh 500 |
| 7 – 14 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 15 – 20 Seats | Ksh 2,000 |
| 21 Seats And Above | Ksh 3,000 |
* Landing Fees can be paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi with cheques made payable to Mara Conservancy
Other Fees
| CATEGORY | ADULT | CHILD |
| Ballooning Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) | US$ 50 | US$ 20 |
| Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) | Ksh 1,500 | |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) | US$ 400 | |
Other Conservancies & Game Ranches Bordering Masai Mara National Reserve Such As Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Ol Kinyei & Enonkishu Conservancies
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
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| Adult | US$ 80 -120 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | |||||
| Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 | |||||
Park Rules
Rules are put in place to ensure that visitors enjoy a superior safari experience without endangering themselves or the wildlife, while in the protected areas you are advised to respect the rules and the rangers who are there to protect visitors, the wildlife and the environment.
Below are the Kenya Wildlife Service Park and Reserve Rules:
- Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.
- Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable.
- Don’t crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements.
- Don’t feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence.
- Keep quiet, noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors.
- Stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas.
- Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25 mph).
- Never drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.
- When viewing wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20 meters and pull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.
- Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
- Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.
- Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 6.00 p.m. – 6.00 a.m. unless they are camping overnight. Night game driving is not allowed.
