KWS Park Entry Fees in Kenya (2025): Updated Rates & List of Parks and Reserves
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) manages over 8% of the country’s total land area, overseeing a network of diverse conservation sites. This includes 22 national parks, 28 national reserves, 5 national sanctuaries, several marine parks, and special wildlife facilities such as orphanages and safari walks.
These natural attractions are open to the public year-round, offering unforgettable experiences from the peaks of Mount Kenya to the shores of the Indian Ocean. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the KWS park entry fees applicable from January 2024 to December 2025, as well as an organized list of all major protected areas.
National Parks in Kenya
- Amboseli National Park
- Aberdare National Park
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Mount Longonot National Park
- Nairobi National Park
- Hell’s Gate National Park
- Tsavo East & West National Parks
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Meru National Park
- Kora National Park
- Chyulu Hills National Park
- Ruma National Park
- Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
- Saiwa Swamp National Park
- South Island National Park
- Central Island National Park
- Sibiloi National Park
- Marsabit National Park & Reserve
- Ndere Island National Park
National Reserves in Kenya
- Kakamega Forest Reserve
- Mwingi Game Reserve
- Nasolot National Reserve
- Bisanadi National Reserve
- Shimba Hills National Reserve
- Mwea National Reserve
Marine Parks and Reserves
- Mombasa Marine National Park
- Malindi Marine National Park & Reserve
- Kiunga Marine National Reserve
- Watamu Marine National Park
- Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve
Sanctuaries & Special Facilities
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
- Lake Simbi National Sanctuary
- Nairobi Safari Walk
- Nairobi Animal Orphanage
KWS Park Entry Fees (2025)
Fee Categories
- Citizens: Kenyan nationals and East African citizens (Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi) with valid ID/passport
- Residents: Foreign nationals with valid residency documents in Kenya
- Non-Residents: Tourists and foreign visitors without Kenyan residency
Sample of Key Entry Fees (High vs. Low Season)
1. Premium Parks – Amboseli & Lake Nakuru
High Season (July–March)
- Citizens: Adult Ksh 1,000 | Child Ksh 500
- Rest of Africa: Adult $50 | Child $20
- Non-Residents: Adult $100 | Child $35
Low Season (April–June)
- Citizens: Adult Ksh 800 | Child Ksh 250
- Rest of Africa: Adult $35 | Child $10
- Non-Residents: Adult $80 | Child $20
2. Urban Park – Nairobi National Park
Fees remain Ksh 2,000 for citizens year-round.
- Rest of Africa: $50 (high), $25 (low)
- Non-Residents: $100 (high), $100 (low)
3. Nairobi Combined Package
Includes Nairobi National Park, Safari Walk, and Orphanage
- Citizens: Adult Ksh 2,250 | Child Ksh 650
- Non-Residents: Adult $125 | Child $50
4. Wilderness Parks – Tsavo East & West
High Season
- Citizens: Adult Ksh 500 | Child Ksh 250
- Non-Residents: Adult $80 | Child $35
Low Season
- Citizens: Adult Ksh 300 | Child Ksh 250
- Non-Residents: Adult $35 | Child $20
5. Mount Kenya National Park (Climbing Packages)
Daily Entry – High Season
- Citizens: Ksh 500
- Non-Residents: $60
2 to 6-day Climbing Packages available ranging from: - Citizens: Ksh 1,200 – 3,800
- Non-Residents: $140 – $440
Low Season Rates apply accordingly (typically 25–40% lower)
6. Scenic Parks – Hell’s Gate, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk
- Citizens: Ksh 400 (high), Ksh 300 (low)
- Non-Residents: $30 (high), $20 (low)
7. Special Interest Parks & Reserves
Including: Marsabit, Sibiloi, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Lake Elementaita
- Citizens: Ksh 300 (high), Ksh 250 (low)
- Non-Residents: $25 (high), $20 (low)
8. Sanctuaries – Nairobi Orphanage, Kisumu Impala
- Citizens: Ksh 250 (high), Ksh 200 (low)
- Non-Residents: $25 (high), $20 (low)
9. Marine Protected Areas – Kisite, Watamu, Mombasa, Malindi
- Citizens: Ksh 300 (high), Ksh 200 (low)
- Non-Residents: $25 (high), $20 (low)
Important Notes
- Valid identification is mandatory at the gate
- Park fees are charged per day
- Rates may vary slightly based on activity (e.g., climbing, camping, photography)
Kenya Wildlife Service Contact Information
- Toll-Free Hotline: 0800-597-000
- Reservations: +254 726 610 533
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.kws.go.ke
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