Kenya Wildlife Service

**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
• Resident
(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
• Residents: USD 30
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
• East African Citizen means a citizen of the Community
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
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