Nairobi, September 29-Visitors to Kenya’s national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries will begin paying revised conservation fees starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced the changes on Monday, September 29, following the approval of the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025 under Legal Notice No. 160 of 2025. Parliament passed the regulations on September 25.
According to KWS, the revised fees are intended to boost conservation funding, enhance visitor experiences, and keep Kenya’s parks competitive with international destinations.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano expressed her full support for the new tariff structure, assuring the public that her ministry is committed to a smooth and transparent rollout.
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga clarified that payments already made through the eCitizen platform before the new rates were announced will remain valid. “The revised fees will apply only to new bookings made for October 1 onwards,” he said.
This marks the first major review of park entry charges in 18 years, a move KWS says is necessary to keep up with rising conservation costs and park management needs.
Under the new framework, entry fees will vary based on season—July to March designated as high season and April to June as low season—as well as visitor category, with different rates for Kenyan citizens, residents, and non-residents.
Key Park Entry Fees (Per Adult)
- Amboseli & Lake Nakuru National Parks
Residents/EAC nationals: Ksh1,500, up from Ksh860.
- Tsavo East & Tsavo West
New fees are set at Ksh1,000, up from Ksh515.
- Nairobi National Park
Kenyans will pay Ksh1,000 in the high season and Ksh600 during the low season.
As for non-residents, the new charges are Ksh7,500 during the high season and Ksh5,000 in the low season.
- Meru, Kora & Aberdare National Parks
Here, citizens will be charged Ksh800, while non-residents have to pay Ksh5,169 for the low season and Ksh9,046 in the high season.
- Hell’s Gate, Mt. Longonot, Lake Elementaita
Entry fees here are Ksh500 for citizens.
Non-residents will be charged Ksh2,584 in the low season and Ksh6,461 during the high season.
- Children (Aged 5–17)
New, age-specific pricing has been introduced across all parks.
Annual Park Passes
Annual passes will set you back Ksh45,000 for adults and Ksh10,400 for a child starting Wednesday.
For families of two adults and up to 5 kids, the passes will now cost Ksh130,000.
Tour drivers will be charged Ksh6,000.
The new policy includes free entry for senior citizens aged 70+ and persons with disabilities.
Other Fee Updates
Discounted rates for educational groups, conferences, and professional delegations.
There are also new charges for:
- Water sports
- Vehicles, motorcycles, boats
- Aircraft, helicopters, drones
