Kenya as a country is adorned with varied beautiful landscapes, parks and breathtaking nature. In addition, it is a home for the Big Five animals consisting of the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo.
Apart from the rich Kenyan culture and beaches that attract both foreign and domestic tourists, wildlife also adds much to the Kenyan revenue basket yearly.
During the festive season, many families want to visit various national parks, reserves and conservancies across Kenya and have fun. As such, it is important to know entry charges to access these parks.
Therefore, this article comes as a great aid, it will highlight the entry fees for several parks.
Kenya is one of the greatest African safari destinations on the continent. It has 23 National Parks, 28 National reserves, and 4 National Marine Parks. Additionally, it has 6 National Marine Reserves and 4 National Sanctuaries.
Furthermore, park entry fees vary from one park, reserve and conservatory to another. Also, the amount one is charged will depend on the residence status. Citizens, residents and non-residents all pay a different entry fee.
Also Read: List of Parks Kenyans Can Visit for Free to Mark World Tourism Day
List of Parks & their Entry Fees
- Samburu National Reserve
Entrance Fees
| Category | Non-resident | East African resident** |
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| Adult | US$ 70 | Ksh 1,000 | Ksh 500 | |||||
| Child*** | US$ 40 | Ksh *** | Ksh *** | |||||
| Student**** | US$ ** | Ksh *** | Ksh *** | |||||
2. Masai Mara National Reserve
Entrance Fees
| Category |
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East African resident** | Kenyan citizen |
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| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1,200 | Ksh 1,000 | |||||||
| Child*** | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |||||||
| Student**** | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | ||||||||
3. Mara Conservancy (Mara Triangle) Entry via Purungat Bridge Gate, Oloololo Gate or Serena Airstrip
| Category |
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East African resident | Kenyan citizen |
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| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1,200 | Ksh 1,000 | ||||||||||
| Child | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | ||||||||||
| Student | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |||||||||||
4. Other Conservancies and Game Ranches bordering Masai Mara National Reserve such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Ol Kinyei & Enonkishu Conservancies.
| Category | Non-resident | East African resident |
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| Adult | US$ 80 -120 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | |||||
| Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 | |||||
- Entry fee for Nairobi National Park
| Category | Adult -Fees (Ksh) | Child/Student |
| Citizen | 400 | 200 |
| Resident | 400 | 200 |
| Non-Resident | US $ 35 | US $ 20 |
6. Amboseli National Park Fees 2024 – 2025
Visitors of Amboseli national park are supposed to pay an entrance fee daily, park entrance fees are valid for 24 hours.
| Category | High season | Low season | ||
| Adult | Child/student | Adult | Child/student | |
| EAC Citizen/
Resident Ksh |
1,000 | 500 | 800 | 250 |
| Rest of Africa US$ | 50 | 20 | 35 | 10 |
| Non-Resident | 100 | 35 | 80 | 20 |
- Haller Park Mombasa Entry Fees
| Citizen/Resident – East Africa | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 500 |
| Child | Ksh 200 |
| Non-Residents | Charges |
| Adult | Ksh 1,400 |
| Child | Ksh 600 |
Notably, snacks for feeding animals cost: Ksh 50
- Entry fees for the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
| Category | Citizen | Residents | Non-Residents |
| Adults | Ksh 215 | Ksh 300 | USD 22 |
| Child | Ksh 125 | Ksh 170 | USD 13 |
Also Read: Dressing Code, Silence & Other Rules for Kenyans Visiting National Parks for Free
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Entry fee for Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenyan residents, upon presenting valid national IDs, pay an entry fee ranging from KES 800 to 1,000 for adults and KES 250 to 500 for children aged 3-18, depending on the season.
At the same time, East African residents from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, or Burundi are charged KES 1,200 to 1,500 for adult entry and KES 600 to 750 for children aged 3-18.
Additionally, non-residents, or international tourists, will pay between USD 60 to 80 for adult entry and USD 35 to 40 for children aged 3-18.
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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Entry fees for Lewa Wildlife Conservancy are based on day trippers and 24 hours for overnights.
Non-resident day trippers entrance fees is USD 198 per adult, while for overnight the entry fee is USD 126 per adult.
Kenya residents’ day trippers entrance fees is Ksh. 8,074, while for overnight the entry fee is Ksh. 2,800 while children between 6-12 years of age 50% of the above applicable fee.
The entry fees outlined above vary across different parks in the country, reflecting the diverse pricing range at each location.
With this information, visitors can better plan and align their budgets to experience the stunning wildlife and landscapes that Kenya has to offer especially during holidays and festive seasons.
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