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PARK CATEGORY

East African Citizen

(Ksh.)

Kenya Resident

(Ksh.)

Non-Resident

(USD)

African Citizen

(USD)

PREMIUM PARKS

AdultChild/

Student

AdultChild/

Student

AdultChild/

Student

AdultChild/

Student

Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Parks1,5007502,0251,05090455025

URBAN PARK

Nairobi National Park1,0005001,35067580404020

Nairobi Package (Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Animal

Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk)

1,3007001,750950105555520

WILDERNESS PARKS

(A) Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks1,0005001,35067580404020

(B) Meru, Kora and Aberdare National Parks8005001,10067570404020

Tsavo West-Amboseli National Park Package2,2001,1002,9001,550150808045

Tsavo East-Tsavo West-Amboseli National Park Package3,0001,5004,0002,15021511511560

MOUNTAIN PARK

Mt. Kenya National Park8004001,10055070353015

SCENIC PARKS

Hells Gate, Mt. Longonot, Mt. Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk National

Parks and Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary, Shimba Hills

and Kakamega National Reserves

50025067535050252010

SPECIAL INTEREST PARKS

Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central

Island, South Island, Ndere Island, Malka Mari, Chyullu Hills,

Marsabit National Parks and Tana River Primate

50025067535040202010

SANCTUARIES

Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk and Kisumu

Impala Sanctuary

30020040530025151510

Nairobi Sanctuary Package (Nairobi Animal Orphanage and

Nairobi Safari Walk)

50030067550040202515

MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

Kisite Mpunguti, Watamu, Mombasa, Malindi, Kiunga and

Diani Chale

50025067535025151510

East African Citizen

(Ksh.)

Kenya Resident

(Ksh.)

Non

(USD)

African Citizen

(USD)

SPECIAL CAMPSITES

AdultChild/

Student

AdultChild/

Student

AdultChild/

Student

AdultChild/

Student

Premium Parks (Amboseli and Lake Nakuru

National Parks)

50025070035050252515

All other Parks25020035025035202010

Reservation Fees for special campsite per week in

Ksh. (non-refundable)

10,000

PUBLIC CAMPSITES

Premium parks (Amboseli and

Lake Nakuru National Parks)

25020035025030251513

All Other Parks2001503002002015108

CAMPING

WATER SPORTS

TOURISM ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES

ActivitiesAmount of fees (Ksh.)

Annual Licensing fee inclusive of crew and guests240,000 for Large Business Enterprises with valid certificate of incorporation/registration and licensed by

the Tourism Regulatory Authority;

120,000 for Micro & Small Business Enterprises with a valid certificate of incorporation/registration,

registered under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act, Cap. 499C and licensed by the Tourism Regulatory

Authority;

Independent watersport participants (walk ins),

both Citizen and Non-residents

500 Daily

2,500 Weekly

5,000 Monthly

10,000 Annually

East African

Citizens/Residents (Ksh.)

African Citizens and

Non-residents (USD)

Animal tracking in selected parks on prior arrangement (per person) exclusive of park fee2,00020

Warden’s lecture (where available) with prior arrangement (per group)3,00030

Event sites Premium and Urban Parks (Terms and conditions apply) exclusive of conservation fees and security charges

10-30 pax20,000200

31-50 pax30,000300

51-100 pax80,000800

All other parks (For every 100 pax)20,000300

NB: The above charges are exclusive of conservation fees

Photo Sessions (weddings, graduations, personal events) per group exclusive of conservation fees20,000300

Filming or Photography fees per week exclusive of conservation fees

1-5 crew members16,000200

6-10 crew members24,000350

11 and above crew members40,000500

Ecological restoration fees for approved off-road conservation activities such as commercial filming and

photography among others

20% of the total cost

of the activity

20% of the total cost of the

activity

Motor Sports restoration fee20% of the total cost of

the activity

20% of the total cost of the

activity

Picnic charges within KWS stations per person10010

Participation in wildlife conservation and

management experiences (per person per day)

20,000200

Helicopter-Tourism (per person) up to 2hrs (per Park/Reserve)5,000100

Event Security per section of 10 Rangers per day87,0001,000

Night game drive (per person per trip) exclusive of conservation fees in selected Parks and Reserves3,00050

Lake boating (per person per hour)1,50015

Dhow excursion within Marine Protected Areas1,00010

Security guided tours per group/ per ranger (minimum two rangers) up to 4 hours (Ksh.)2,000

Security guided tours per group/ per ranger (minimum two rangers) for more than 4 hours (Ksh.)4,000

Organized group (maximum 10 pax) walking safaris per person per day per park (Tsavo East, West, Meru

and Kora National Park) Exclusive of park entry and security

(Terms and Conditions apply).

3,00050

Horse riding private horses (excluding rider per day)

Hells Gate, Longonot, Chyulu and Oldonyo Sabuk National Park

1,50015

Balloon Safaris per landing per person USDAdult USD 80 and Children USD 40

Sport fishing in Parks/reserves per line (excluding marine protected areas)1,50015

Cycling (per day) excluding conservation fees (Hell’s

Gate, Oldonyo Sabuk, Mt Longonot, Sibiloi National

Park, Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary and Kakamega National Reserve)

30010

Motorcycles (Hells Gate, Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk, Sibiloi, Mt. Kenya, Saiwa Swamp, Lake Elemantaita

Sanctuary and Kakamega National Reserve

50010

Hire of KWS BandKShs 150,000

(The proponent to pay for accommodation, meals and

transport)

Conservation fee for private commercial translocation operations (per translocation)Proponent to meet the cost of translocation

Motor vehicle charges per dayAmount of fees (Ksh.)

Less than 6 seats600

6-12 seats1,500

13-24 seats3,000

25-44 seats4,500

45 seats and above5,000

Vehicle parking charges per day Malindi, Mombasa, Shimoni, Longonot, Hells Gate

and Lake Nakuru National Park (the fees shall not be applicable to park visitors

with paid tickets)

East Africa Citizens: Ksh. 1,000 Non

Aircrafts charges (Per Landing) in USD

Maximum 1,500 Kg10

1,501 - 2,500 Kg20

2,501 - 5,000 Kg25

5,001 - 10,000 Kg40

10,001 - 20,000 Kg65

20,001 – 40,000 Kg102

Helicopter landing in Mt. Kenya, Central & South Island and Chyulu National Park,

and Kisite Mpunguti in USD

300

Daily Parking fee for Aircrafts in USD

Maximum 10,000Kg24

10,001 - 40,000 Kg40

Drone charges (KCAA licenses required) (per drone per day per park)East Africa Citizens: Ksh. 5,000

Non-residents: USD 300

Trucks charges per day (Ksh.)

1 - 3 tons1,000

4 - 7 tons2,250

More than 7 tons3,250

Boats

Excursion Boats

Daily Fees per day in Ksh.500

Monthly Fees in Ksh. (1-30 days)10,500

Annual Fees in Ksh.30,000

Anchoring Fees for Non-Excursion and Sport Fishing Boats Stationed in the

marine protected areas

Monthly anchoring fees (1-30 days) (Ksh.)

3-6 Meters5,000

7-12 Meters7,000

12 Meters and above12,000

Annual anchoring fees (Ksh.)

3-6 Meters20,000

7-12 Meters30,000

12 Meters and above50,000

Annual fees for Tourists Service Vehicle (TSV) and commercial Vehicles (Ksh.)

TSV’s less than 6 seats and commercial vehicle less than 2 tons stationed in the

park

10,000

TSV’s 6-12 seats and commercial vehicle 2-5 tons stationed in the park15,000

TSV’s 6-12 seats and commercial tour vehicles not stationed in the park60,000

TSV’s more than 13 seats and commercial vehicles more than 5 tons, stationed in

the park

100,000

TSV’s more than 13 seats and commercial vehicles more than 5 tons, not stationed

in the park

145,000

FEES FOR ANNUAL PASS

Annual cardsAmount of fees(Ksh.)

Adult annual pass45,000

Child annual pass10,400

Couple’s annual pass (Any two adults)80,000

Family annual pass (Any two adults and up to 5 Children)130,000

Corporate annual pass120,000

Marine annual pass10,500

FEES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES

Special servicesAmount of fees (Ksh.)

Vehicle recovery inside the park/reserve10,500

FEES FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES

These rates shall apply to park entry fees for East African Citizens, Residents, African Citizens and Non-residents.

Group rates for Meetings, Incentive, Conferences and Events (MICE) with prior

bookings

Amount of fees (Ksh.)

100 participants and above30% of the applicable park entry fees

50-99 participants20% the applicable park entry fees

30-49 participants10% the applicable park entry fees

10-29 participants5% the applicable park entry fees

USEFUL GUIDELINES

For customer enquiries call our toll f ree number on: 0800 597 000 or email Email: customerservice@kws.go.ke +254 726 610 509 Kenya Wildlife Service @kwskenya kenyawildlifeservice www.kws.go.ke

PARK FEESOTHER CHARGES

CONSERVATION FEES 2025

Terms and Conditions Apply

African Citizen means a national of other Af rican

Countries other than East Af rica;

Child means a person f rom five (5) years but below 18

years;

Corporate Pass means access rights issued to eligible

utility providers having installations within national

parks, national reserves and sanctuaries;

Daily Fee means the fee payable for a single access to a

national park, national reserve or sanctuary and which

shall be valid for a period not exceeding twenty-four

hours;

Disability has the meaning assigned to it under section

2 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025; No. 4 of

established under the Treaty for the Establishment of the

East Af rican Community Act; Cap. 4C.

Excursion Boat means glass bottomed boats, dhows

and catamarans with a carrying capacity of a maximum

of two crew members and a maximum carrying capacity

of forty passengers, that undertake various expedition

activities within the Marine Protected Areas including

snorkeling, diving, bird watching, sunset cruises and

mangrove visits;

Non-excursion Boat means commercial and sport

fishing boats;

Non-resident means a national of any country other

than an East Af rican citizen or Af rican citizen;

Resident means a person, other than a Kenyan citizen

or an East Af rican citizen, residing in Kenya with valid

resident permit;

Student means an individual of not older than twenty-

three years f rom a recognized secondary school, college

or university who is visiting a national park, national

reserve, marine park, marine reserve or sanctuary for

educational purposes under a documented and organized

arrangement with that educational institution;

Water Sport means jet skiing, windsurfing, wakeboarding,

sailing, canoeing or kayaking, paddle boarding, water

skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, powerboating and

jet boat rides;

The following persons shall be exempt from paying

conservation fees specified in regulation 5—

Exemptions.

(a) a Kenyan citizen aged seventy years and older

(b) a person with disability;

(c) a child aged five years and younger;

(d) a tour driver, a guide, boat crew and a porter who is

registered by the Tourism Regulatory Authority and is

a member of a registered Association.

(e) Beach Management Units fishing boats shall be

exempt f rom paying boat anchoring fees

Tourism Experiences fees does not include entry fee;

Security fee for one section of rangers is applicable for

event sites after 6:30pm;

All KWS parks, reserves and sanctuaries are SINGLE USE

PLASTIC FREE ZONES