In this post, we look at the various Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fees effective January 2024 to December 2025. KWS manages about 8 per cent of the country’s total landmass. 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 In Kenya
- 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 In Kenya
- 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 in Kenya
- Lake Simbi National Sanctuary
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
List Of Orphanages/ safari walk in Kenya
- 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.
1. Premium Parks
Amboseli & Lake Nakuru National Park
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 1,000 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 500 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 50 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 100 USD |
| Child | 35 USD |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 800 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 35 USD |
| Child | 10 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 80 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
2. Urban park
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 2,000 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 500 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 50 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 100 USD |
| Child | 35 USD |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 2,000 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 500 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 25 USD |
| Child | 10 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 100 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
3. Nairobi Package (Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk)
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 2,250 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 650 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 65 USD |
| Child | 30 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 125 USD |
| Child | 50 USD |
4. Nairobi Sanctuary package (Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk)
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 400 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 24 USD |
| Child | 15 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 40 USD |
| Child | 25 USD |
5. Wilderness Parks & National Parks
Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Park
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 500 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 30 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 80 USD |
| Child | 35 USD |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 300 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 18 USD |
| Child/student | 10 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 35 USD |
| Child/student | 20 USD |
6. Meru, Kora & Aberdare National Park
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 500 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 30 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 60 USD |
| Child | 35 USD |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 300 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 18 USD |
| Child/student | 10 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 35 USD |
| Child/student | 20 USD |
7. Mt Kenya National Park Entry Fees and Climbing Packages
High season Rates – July to March
Daily Package
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 500
Child: Ksh 250
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 30 USD
Child/student: 20 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult: 60 USD
Child/student: 20 USD
Mt Kenya 2-Day Package including camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 1,200
Child: Ksh 650
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 70 USD
Child/student: 48 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult: 140 USD
Child/student: 55 USD
Mt Kenya 3-day package inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 1,900
Child: Ksh 1,050
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 110 USD
Child/student: 76 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult:220 USD
Child/student: 90 USD
Mt Kenya 4-Day Package Inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 2,600
Child: Ksh 1,450
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 150 USD
Child/student: 104 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult:300 USD
Child/student: 125 USD
Mt Kenya 5-Day Package Inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 3,100
Child: Ksh 1,700
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 180 USD
Child/student: 124 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult: 360 USD
Child/student: 145 USD
Mt Kenya 6-Day Package Inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 3,800
Child: Ksh 2,100
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: USD 220
Child/student: USD 152
c) International Visitors
Adult:USD 440
Child/student: USD 180
Mt Kenya National Park Low Season Rates – March to June
Daily Package
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 250
Child: Ksh 250
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 15 USD
Child/student: 10 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult: 30 USD
Child/student: 20 USD
Mt Kenya 2-Day Package including camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 700
Child: Ksh 650
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 40 USD
Child/student: 28 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult: 80 USD
Child/student: 55 USD
Mt Kenya 3-day package inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 1,150
Child: Ksh 1,050
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 65USD
Child/student: 46 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult:130 USD
Child/student: 90 USD
Mt Kenya 4-Day Package Inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 1,600
Child: Ksh 1,450
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 90 USD
Child/student: 64 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult:180 USD
Child/student: 125 USD
Mt Kenya 5-Day Package Inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 1,850
Child: Ksh 1,700
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: 105 USD
Child/student: 74 USD
c) International Visitors
Adult: 210 USD
Child/student: 145 USD
Mt Kenya 6-Day Package Inclusive camping
a) Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens
Adult: Ksh 2,300
Child: Ksh 2,100
b) Rest Of Africa
Adult: USD 130
Child/student: USD 92
c) International Visitors
Adult:USD 260
Child/student: USD 180
8. SCENIC PARKS
Hells Gate, Mt. Longonot, Mt. Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 400 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 20 USD |
| Child | 15 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 30 USD |
| Child | 20 USD |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 300 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 200 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | 15 USD |
| Child/student | 10 USD |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | 20 USD |
| Child/student | 15 USD |
9. SPECIAL INTEREST PARKS/RESERVES/ SANCTUARY
Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central Island, South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Malka Mari, Chyullu Hills, Nas0lot, and Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 300 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 20 |
| Child | USD 15 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 25 |
| Child | USD 15 |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 250 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 200 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child/student | USD 10 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 20 |
| Child/student | USD 15 |
10. SANCTUARIES
Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 250 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 150 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child | USD 10 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 25 |
| Child | USD 15 |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 200 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 150 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child/student | USD 10 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 20 |
| Child/student | USD 15 |
11. Special Interest Marine Protected Areas
Kisite Mpunguti & Watamu Marine National Parks & Reserves
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 300 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 150 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child | USD 5 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 25 |
| Child | USD 10 |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 200 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 150 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child/student | USD 8 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 20 |
| Child/student | USD 10 |
12. Other Marine Protected Areas
Mombasa,Malindi and Kiunga Marine National Parks & Reserves
High season Rates – July to March
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 300 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 150 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child | USD 5 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 25 |
| Child | USD 10 |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Kenyan Residents/E.A Citizens | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 200 |
| Child/Student | Ksh 150 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | |
| Adult | USD 15 |
| Child/student | USD 8 |
| International Visitors US$ | |
| Adult | USD 20 |
| Child/student | USD 10 |
Please note that proof of identification is required before entering 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
