Kenya Wildlife Service Park Fees for 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) manages around 8 percent of the country’s land area, including 22 national parks, 28 national reserves, and 5 national sanctuaries. With numerous parks and reserves open every day, KWS offers a wide variety of wildlife experiences for local and international visitors. Below is an updated list of park fees for 2026, including information on national parks, 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 for 2026

1. Premium Parks (e.g., Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 1,500
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 2,025
Non-Residents	Adult USD 90
African Citizens	Adult USD 50

2. Urban Park (Nairobi National Park)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 1,000
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 1,350
Non-Residents	Adult USD 80
African Citizens	Adult USD 40

3. Nairobi Package (Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 1,300
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 1,750
Non-Residents	Adult USD 105
African Citizens	Adult USD 55

4. Wilderness Parks (e.g., Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Meru, Kora, Aberdare)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 1,000
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 1,350
Non-Residents	Adult USD 80
African Citizens	Adult USD 40

5. Mountain Parks (Mount Kenya National Park)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 800
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 1,100
Non-Residents	Adult USD 70
African Citizens	Adult USD 30

6. Scenic Parks (Hells Gate, Mount Longonot, Shimba Hills, Kakamega)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 500
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 675
Non-Residents	Adult USD 50
African Citizens	Adult USD 20

7. Special Interest Parks (e.g., Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 500
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 675
Non-Residents	Adult USD 40
African Citizens	Adult USD 20

8. Sanctuaries (Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 300
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 405
Non-Residents	Adult USD 25
African Citizens	Adult USD 15

9. Marine Protected Areas (Kisite Mpunguti, Watamu, Mombasa)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 500
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 675
Non-Residents	Adult USD 25
African Citizens	Adult USD 15

Camping and Campsite Fees

Premium Parks (Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 500
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 700
Non-Residents	Adult USD 50
African Citizens	Adult USD 25

Public Campsites (Other Parks)

Visitor Type	Fee
East African Citizens	Adult Ksh 200
Kenya Residents	Adult Ksh 300
Non-Residents	Adult USD 20
African Citizens	Adult USD 10

Additional Information

Proof of identification is required before entering any KWS-managed Park/Reserve/Sanctuary. Be sure to check the official KWS website or contact their customer service for the latest updates and information.

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