In this post, we look at the various Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fees. KWS manages about 8 per cent of the total landmass of the country. This land contains 22 National Parks, 28 National Reserves and 5 National Sanctuaries. The parks and reserves are open every day of the week.
Below is a list of the national parks, national reserves, marine parks, sanctuaries, orphanages and safari parks in Kenya.
List Of National Parks in Kenya
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Amboseli National Park
- South Island National Park
- Saiwa Swamp National Park
- Sibiloi National Park
- Ruma National Park
- Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
- Ndere Island National Park
- Mount Longonot National Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Meru National Park
- Marsabit National Park & Reserve
- Kora National Park
- Chyulu Hills National Park
- Central Island National Park
- Tsavo West National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Tsavo East National Park
- Nairobi National Park
- Aberdare National Park
- Hells Gate National Park
List Of National Reserves
- Mwingi Game Reserve
- Nasolot National Reserve
- Kakamega Forest National Reserve
- Bisanadi National Reserve
- Shimba Hills National Reserve
- Mwea National Reserve
List Of Marine National Parks
- Kiunga Marine National Reserve
- Watamu Marine National Park
- Mombasa Marine National Park
- Malindi Marine National Park & Reserve
- Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve
List Of Sanctuaries
- Lake Simbi National Sanctuary
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
List Of Orphanages/ safari walk
- Nairobi Animal Orphanage
- Nairobi Safari Walk
Kenya Wildlife Service Park Fees
The fees below apply to citizens, residents and non-residents. Citizens refer to Kenya Citizens with valid National ID/Passports and Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi citizens with valid Passports. Residents refer to persons of other nationalities residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government while non-residents refer to other nationalities who don’t reside in Kenya with no documentation.
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Adult |
Child/Student |
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Premium Parks: Amboseli/Nakuru |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 800 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$35 |
$20 |
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Urban Safari: Nairobi |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 400 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$35 |
$20 |
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Tsavo East & Tsavo West park Fees |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$30 |
$20 |
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Meru, Kora, Aberdare Park Fees |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$30 |
$20 |
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Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park Fees |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 200 |
Ksh 100 |
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Non Residents |
$15 |
$10 |
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Malindi, Watamu, Mombasa, Kiunga Marine Park Fees |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 100 |
Ksh 100 |
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Non Residents |
$15 |
$10 |
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SANCTUARIES Nairobi Animal Orphanage/Kisumu Impala/Nairobi Safari Walk Fees |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 200 |
Ksh 100 |
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Non Residents |
$20 |
$10 |
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Hells Gate/Elgon/Ol-Donyo Sabuk Mt. Longonot park fees |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$20 |
$15 |
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Scenic/special interest parks: Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central & South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyulu National Parks and Reserves. |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 100 |
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Non Residents |
$20 |
$10 |
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Mount Kenya Climbing Fees |
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Day Trip |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 215 |
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Non Residents |
$30 |
$20 |
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3-day package |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 700 |
Ksh 645 |
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Non Residents |
$85 |
$55 |
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4-day package |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 950 |
Ksh 860 |
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Non Residents |
$110 |
$75 |
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5-day package |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 1200 |
Ksh 1075 |
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Non Residents |
$140 |
$95 |
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6-day package |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 1450 |
Ksh 1290 |
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Non Residents |
$175 |
$115 |
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CAMPING FEES SPECIAL CAMPSITES 1.Premium parks (Amboseli & Lake Nakuru) |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh 250 |
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Non Residents |
$50 |
$25 |
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2.All Other Parks* Scenic/special interest parks: These include; Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central & South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyulu National Parks and Reserves. |
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Citizens |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$35 |
$20 |
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PUBLIC CAMPSITES 1.Premium parks (Amboseli & Lake Nakuru) |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 200 |
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Non Residents |
$30 |
$25 |
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2. All Other Parks* Scenic/special interest parks: These include; Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central & South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyulu National Parks and Reserves. |
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Citizens/ Residents |
Ksh 200 |
Ksh 150 |
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Non Residents |
$20 |
$15 |
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Camping Reservation fees (Non-Refundable): Ksh 7,500 Camping Cancellation fees (Non-Refundable): Ksh 7,500 |
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OTHER CHARGES |
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Vehicle Fees Per Day in Ksh |
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Less than 6 seats |
300 |
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6 – 12 seats |
1030 |
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13 – 24 seats |
2585 |
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25 – 44 seats |
4050 |
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45 seats and above |
5,000 |
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Aircraft (Single landing Fees) |
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Aircraft with less than 3 seats |
300 |
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3 – 6 seats |
500 |
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7 – 14 seats |
1000 |
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15 – 20 seats |
2155 |
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21 seats and above |
3015 |
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Helicopter Landing – Mt. Kenya National Park (US$) |
260 |
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ANNUAL PASSES |
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Adult annual pass |
43,100 |
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Child annual pass |
10,340 |
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Corporate annual pass |
103,440 |
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Tour driver personalized annual pass |
6,000 |
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Marine Parks annual pass |
10,340 |
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Special Services |
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Event security per section of rangers |
75,000 |
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Vehicle recovery inside the park |
7,500 |
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Special Activities ( Ksh) |
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Night game drive (per person per trip) |
2,155 |
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Lake Boating (per person per hour) |
1,290 |
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Security/Guided tours (per guide up to 4hrs) |
1,720 |
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Security/Guided tours (per guide over 4hrs) |
3,015 |
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River rafting (per person) |
1,720 |
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Horse Riding (excluding rider) KWS horses |
2,585 |
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Private Horses (per day) |
1,030 |
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Fishing (per line per day) |
515 |
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Fishing in Mt. Kenya (per line-per day) |
1,550 |
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Bicycles hire (per day) |
500 |
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Cycling (per day) |
215 |
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Walking safaris (per person per day) |
1,500 |
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Please note that proof of identification is required before entering into any KWS managed Park/Reserve/Sanctuary.
Kenya Wildlife Service Contacts
Toll-free number: 0800-597-000
Reservations
Phone: +254 726 610533
Email: reservations@kws.go.ke
