On this post, we look at the various Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fees as of 2020. 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
- 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.
| Adult | Child/Student | |
Amboseli/Nakuru Park Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 860 | Ksh 215 | |
Residents | Ksh 1030 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $60 | $35 | |
Tsavo East & Tsavo West Park Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 515 | Ksh 215 | |
Residents | Ksh 1030 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $52 | $35 | |
Meru/Kora National park Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 300 | Ksh 315 | |
Residents | Ksh 1030 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $52 | $35 | |
Aberdare National Park Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 300 | Ksh 315 | |
Residents | Ksh 1030 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $52 | $26 | |
Mt. Kenya - Kihari gate Park Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 300 | Ksh 315 | |
Residents | Ksh 1030 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $43 | $26 | |
Urban Safari – Nairobi National Park Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 430 | Ksh 215 | |
Residents | Ksh 1030 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $43 | $22 | |
SANCTUARIES Nairobi Animal Orphanage/Kisumu Impala/Nairobi Safari Walk Fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 215 | Ksh 125 | |
Residents | Ksh 300 | Ksh 170 | |
Non Residents | $22 | $13 | |
Hells Gate/Elgon/Ol-Donyo Sabuk Mt. Longonot park fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 300 | Ksh 125 | |
Residents | Ksh 600 | Ksh 300 | |
Non Residents | $26 | $17 | |
Marine Parks Kisite Mpunguti park fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 215 | Ksh 125 | |
Residents | Ksh 300 | Ksh 170 | |
Non Residents | $17 | $13 | |
Malindi/Watamu/Mombasa/Kiunga park fees | |||
Citizens | Ksh 130 | Ksh 125 | |
Residents | Ksh 300 | Ksh 170 | |
Non Residents | $17 | $13 | |
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. | |||
Citizens | Ksh 300 | Ksh 125 | |
Residents | Ksh 600 | Ksh 225 | |
Non Residents | $22 | $13 | |
Mount Kenya Climbing Fees | |||
Day Trip | |||
Citizens | Ksh 430 | Ksh 215 | |
Residents | Ksh 775 | Ksh 515 | |
Non Residents | $52 | $26 | |
3-day package | |||
Citizens | Ksh 1290 | Ksh 645 | |
Residents | Ksh 2325 | Ksh 1545 | |
Non Residents | $156 | $78 | |
4-day package | |||
Citizens | Ksh 1720 | Ksh 860 | |
Residents | Ksh 3100 | Ksh 2060 | |
Non Residents | $208 | $104 | |
5-day package | |||
Citizens | Ksh 2150 | Ksh 1075 | |
Residents | Ksh 3875 | Ksh 2575 | |
Non Residents | $260 |
$130 | |
6-day package | |||
Citizens | Ksh 2580 | Ksh 1290 | |
Residents | Ksh 4650 | Ksh 3090 | |
Non Residents | $312 | $156 | |
CAMPING FEES SPECIAL CAMPSITES 1.Premium parks (Amboseli & Lake Nakuru) | |||
Citizens | Ksh 500 | Ksh 250 | |
Residents | Ksh 600 | Ksh 350 | |
Non Residents | $50 | $25 | |
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. | |||
Citizens | Ksh 250 | Ksh 200 | |
Residents | Ksh 600 | Ksh 350 | |
Non Residents | $35 | $20 | |
PUBLIC CAMPSITES 1.Premium parks (Amboseli & Lake Nakuru) | |||
Citizens | Ksh 250 | Ksh 200 | |
Residents | Ksh 600 | Ksh 300 | |
Non Residents | $30 | $25 | |
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. | |||
Citizens | Ksh 200 | Ksh 150 | |
Residents | Ksh 350 | Ksh 200 | |
Non Residents | $20 | $15 | |
Camping Reservation fees (Non-Refundable): Ksh 7,500 Camping Cancellation fees (Non-Refundable): Ksh 7,500 | |||
OTHER CHARGES | |||
Vehicle Fees Per Day in Ksh | |||
Less than 6 seats | 300 | ||
6 - 12 seats | 1030 | ||
13 - 24 seats | 2585 | ||
25 - 44 seats | 4050 | ||
45 seats and above | 5,000 | ||
Aircraft (Single landing Fees) | |||
Aircraft with less than 3 seats | 300 | ||
3 - 6 seats | 500 | ||
7 - 14 seats | 1000 | ||
15 - 20 seats | 2155 | ||
21 seats and above | 3015 | ||
Helicopter Landing - Mt. Kenya National Park (US$) | 260 | ||
ANNUAL PASSES | |||
Adult annual pass | 43,100 | ||
Child annual pass | 10,340 | ||
Corporate annual pass | 103,440 | ||
Tour driver personalized annual pass | 6,000 | ||
Marine Parks annual pass | 10,340 | ||
Special Services | |||
Event security per section of rangers | 75,000 | ||
Vehicle recovery inside the park | 7,500 | ||
Special Activities ( KS) | |||
Night game drive (per person per trip) | 2,155 | ||
Lake Boating (per person per hour) | 1,290 | ||
Security/Guided tours (per guide up to 4hrs) | 1,720 | ||
Security/Guided tours (per guide over 4hrs) | 3,015 | ||
River rafting (per person) | 1,720 | ||
Horse Riding (excluding rider) KWS horses | 2,585 | ||
Private Horses (per day) | 1,030 | ||
Fishing (per line per day) | 515 | ||
Fishing in Mt. Kenya (per line-per day) | 1,550 | ||
Bicycles hire (per day) | 500 | ||
Cycling (per day) | 215 | ||
Walking safaris (per person per day) | 1,500 | ||
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
