This article provides an overview of the entry fees for various parks managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). KWS oversees about 8% of Kenya’s total landmass, which includes 22 National Parks, 28 National Reserves, and 5 National Sanctuaries. These parks and reserves are open every day of the week.
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 listed below apply to citizens, residents, and non-residents. Citizens are defined as Kenya citizens with valid National IDs/Passports and Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi citizens with valid Passports. Residents are persons of other nationalities residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government, while non-residents are other nationalities who do not reside in Kenya and have no documentation.
July 2024 To December 2024 Rates
High Season Rates – July to February
| Category | EA Citizens/Kenyan Residents (Ksh) | Non-Residents (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Parks | ||
| Adult | 800 | 70 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Urban Safari | ||
| Adult | 500 | 60 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Wilderness Parks | ||
| Adult | 500 | 60 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Mountain Climbing | ||
| Mt Kenya Day Trip | 430 | 52 |
| Mt Kenya 3 Days Package incl camping | 1,880 | 215 |
| Mt Kenya 4-Day Package incl camping | 2,500 | 285 |
| Mt Kenya 5 Day Package incl camping | 3,100 | 355 |
| Mt Kenya 6-Day Package incl camping | 3,750 | 430 |
| Scenic Parks | ||
| Adult | 300 | 30 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Special Interest Parks | ||
| Adult | 300 | 25 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 15 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| Adult | 250 | 25 |
| Child/Student | 125 | 15 |
| Marine Parks & Reserves | ||
| Adult | 200 | 15 |
| Child/Student | 125 | 10 |
Low Season Rates – March to June
| Category | EA Citizens/Kenyan Residents (Ksh) | Non-Residents (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Parks | ||
| Adult | 600 | 40 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Urban Safari | ||
| Adult | 400 | 40 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Wilderness Parks | ||
| Adult | 300 | 35 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Mountain Climbing | ||
| Mt Kenya Day Trip | 250 | 30 |
| Mt Kenya 3 Days Package incl camping | 1,350 | 150 |
| Mt Kenya 4 Day Package incl camping | 1,800 | 200 |
| Mt Kenya 5 Day Package incl camping | 2,250 | 250 |
| Mt Kenya 6 Day Package incl camping | 2,700 | 300 |
| Scenic Parks | ||
| Adult | 250 | 20 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 20 |
| Special Interest Parks | ||
| Adult | 250 | 20 |
| Child/Student | 215 | 15 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| Adult | 200 | 20 |
| Child/Student | 125 | 15 |
| Marine Parks & Reserves | ||
| Adult | 150 | 10 |
| Child/Student | 125 | 10 |
Note: 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: [email protected]
