Guide to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Park Fees 2025

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)