The Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Covering 1,510 km² in southwestern Kenya along the Great Rift Valley, the reserve is managed by the Narok County Government, unlike most Kenyan parks that are under the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
Renowned worldwide, the Maasai Mara is the stage for the Great Wildebeest Migration an awe-inspiring wildlife spectacle that takes place between July and October as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River from Tanzania’s Serengeti. The park is also home to the Big Five lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceroses alongside hundreds of bird species and other wildlife.
Maasai Mara Entry Fees for 2025 (Per Person, Per Day)
Non-Residents
Category
High Season (1 Jul – 31 Dec)
Low Season (1 Jan – 30 Jun)
Adults
Ksh 30,000
Ksh 15,000
Children (9–17 yrs)
Ksh 7,500
Ksh 7,500
Students (Group)
Ksh 7,500
Ksh 7,500
Kenyan Citizens
Category
High Season
Low Season
Adults
Ksh 3,000
Ksh 1,000
Children (9–17 yrs)
Ksh 500
Ksh 300
Students (Group)
Ksh 500
Ksh 300
East African Residents(Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi)
Category
High Season
Low Season
Adults
Ksh 5,000
Ksh 2,500
Children (9–17 yrs)
Ksh 2,000
Ksh 1,000
Students (Certified Club)
Ksh 300
Free
Narok County Residents
Category
High Season
Low Season
Adults
Ksh 2,000
Ksh 1,000
Children (9–17 yrs)
Ksh 500
Ksh 200
Students (Bus load in uniform)
Ksh 300
Free
Vehicle Entry Fees (Per Vehicle, Per Day)
Vehicle Size
Rate (Ksh)
Less than 6 seats
1,000
6–12 seats
1,500
13–24 seats
3,500
25–44 seats
4,500
45 seats and above
5,000
Important Notes for Visitors
Children 8 years and below enter free of charge.
Green Season: 1 January – 30 June (ideal for fewer crowds and lower rates).
High Season: 1 July – 31 December (peak migration period).
Valid Identification Required: Carry your National ID, Passport, or Work Permit for verification.
Student Discounts: Only valid with a recognized student ID or official letter from the institution.
Where to Pay: Entry tickets can be purchased at the KAPS Office in Nairobi or upon arrival at official Maasai Mara gates and airstrips, including:
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