Daily entry
| Citizen | Kenya and EAC resident | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | KES 116 | KES 232 | KES 696 |
| Child under 13 | KES 58 | KES 116 | KES 348 |
School groups pay KES 116 per student from private schools and KES 58 from public schools.
Parking
| Vehicle | Daily fee |
|---|---|
| Car or 4x4 | KES 232 |
| 14-seater minivan | KES 464 |
| Minibus, 15 to 31 seats | KES 696 |
| Bus, 32 seats and over | KES 1,160 |
| School bus (other than a car) | KES 232 public school, KES 580 private school |
The eCitizen convenience fee
A fee is added to each transaction total:
| Transaction total | Convenience fee |
|---|---|
| Below KES 199 | KES 5 |
| KES 200 to 299 | KES 10 |
| KES 300 to 499 | KES 15 |
| KES 500 to 699 | KES 20 |
| KES 700 to 999 | KES 25 |
| Over KES 1,000 | KES 50 |
Example: two Kenyan adults driving in pay KES 232 entry plus KES 232 parking, KES 464 in total, so the convenience fee is KES 15 and the M-PESA payment is KES 479.
Annual passes and activities
- Annual pass: adult KES 8,700, family KES 17,400, junior (13 to 23) KES 3,480.
- Car pass KES 17,400; dog pass KES 3,480 per dog.
- Guided walk (2 hours) KES 348; picnic KES 174 adult, KES 116 child.
- Sigiria horse riding KES 290, weekdays only.
- Photoshoot KES 2,900 for 1 to 5 crew, KES 5,800 for 6 to 10, KES 13,920 for a wedding.
- Bike hire KES 580 for two hours (Friends of Karura).
Activities are charged on top of entry and parking.
How to pay
Friends of Karura Forest says payment for entry and parking is by M-PESA only, through eCitizen. Keep your M-PESA confirmation message until you leave. See paying government services by M-PESA if a payment does not go through.
Related
Sources
- KFS and Friends of Karura Forest: Karura Forest fees, from 29 August 2025, read 30 October 2026
- Friends of Karura Forest: essential information, read 30 October 2026
- Friends of Karura Forest: biking