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 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.
July 2022 To December 2023 Rates
High season Rates – July to February
Park Fees | EA Citizens/ Kenyan Residents (KSH) | Non-Residents ( USD) | ||
Adult | Child/Student | Adult | Child/Student | |
Premium Parks
Amboseli & Lake Nakuru |
800 | 215 | 70 | 20 |
Urban Safari
Nairobi |
500 |
215 |
60 |
20 |
Wilderness Parks
Tsavo East & Tsavo West Meru, Kora & Aberdare |
500 |
215 |
60 |
20 |
Mountain Climbing | ||||
Mt Kenya Day Trip | 430 | 250 | 52 | 20 |
Mt Kenya 3 Days Package incl camping | 1,880 | 1,200 | 215 | 105 |
Mt Kenya 4-Day Package incl camping | 2,500 | 1,600 | 285 | 140 |
Mt Kenya 5 Day Package incl camping | 3,100 | 2,000 | 355 | 175 |
Mt Kenya 6-Day Package incl camping | 3,750 | 2,400 | 430 | 205 |
Scenic Parks
Hells Gate, Mt. Longonot, Mt. Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk |
300 |
215 |
30 |
20 |
Special Interest Parks
Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, Sibiloi, Cental Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyullu Hills, South Turkana, South Island National Park |
300 |
215 |
25 |
15 |
Sanctuaries
Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Kisumu Impala & Elementaita |
250 |
125 |
25 |
15 |
Marine Parks & Reserves
Kisite Mpunguti, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi, Kiunga |
200 |
125 |
15 |
10 |
Low Season Rates – March to June
Park Fees | EA Citizens/ Kenyan Residents ( Ksh) | Non-Residents ( USD) | ||
Adult | Child/Student | Adult | Child/Student | |
Premium Parks
Amboseli & Lake Nakuru |
600 |
215 |
40 |
20 |
Urban Safari
Nairobi |
400 |
215 |
40 |
20 |
Wilderness Parks
Tsavo East & Tsavo West Meru, Kora & Aberdare |
300 |
215 |
35 |
20 |
Mountain Climbing | ||||
Mt Kenya Day Trip | 250 | 250 | 30 | 20 |
Mt Kenya 3 Days Package incl camping | 1,350 | 1,200 | 150 | 105 |
Mt Kenya 4 Day Package incl camping | 1,800 | 1,600 | 200 | 140 |
Mt Kenya 5 Day Package incl camping | 2,250 | 2,000 | 250 | 175 |
Mt Kenya 6 Day Package incl camping | 2,700 | 2,400 | 300 | 205 |
Scenic Parks
Hells Gate, Mt. Longonot, Mt. Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk |
250 |
215 |
20 |
20 |
Special Interest Parks
Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, Sibiloi, Cental Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyullu Hills, South Turkana, South Island National Park |
250 |
215 |
20 |
15 |
Sanctuaries
Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Kisumu Impala & Elementaita |
200 |
125 |
20 |
15 |
Marine Parks & Reserves
Kisite Mpunguti, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi, Kiunga |
150 |
125 |
10 |
10 |
Please note that proof of identification is required before entering to 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