Which column you pay
- East African citizen: Kenyans and citizens of other EAC states. Paid in KES.
- Kenya resident: a non-citizen living in Kenya with a valid residence permit. Paid in KES.
- African citizen: a national of an African country outside the EAC. Paid in USD.
- Non-resident: everyone else. Paid in USD.
- Child is 5 to 17. Student is 23 or under, on an organised trip documented by the school or college.
Park entry fees (per person, per day)
| Park | EA citizen adult / child (KES) | Resident adult / child (KES) | Non-resident adult / child (USD) | African citizen adult / child (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboseli, Lake Nakuru | 1,500 / 750 | 2,025 / 1,050 | 90 / 45 | 50 / 25 |
| Nairobi National Park | 1,000 / 500 | 1,350 / 675 | 80 / 40 | 40 / 20 |
| Nairobi Package (park, Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk) | 1,300 / 700 | 1,750 / 950 | 105 / 55 | 55 / 20 |
| Tsavo East, Tsavo West | 1,000 / 500 | 1,350 / 675 | 80 / 40 | 40 / 20 |
| Meru, Kora, Aberdare | 800 / 500 | 1,100 / 675 | 70 / 40 | 40 / 20 |
| Mt Kenya | 800 / 400 | 1,100 / 550 | 70 / 35 | 30 / 15 |
| Hell's Gate, Mt Longonot, Mt Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk, Lake Elementaita, Shimba Hills, Kakamega | 500 / 250 | 675 / 350 | 50 / 25 | 20 / 10 |
| Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, Sibiloi, Chyulu Hills, Marsabit and other special interest parks | 500 / 250 | 675 / 350 | 40 / 20 | 20 / 10 |
| Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Kisumu Impala (each) | 300 / 200 | 405 / 300 | 25 / 15 | 15 / 10 |
| Nairobi Sanctuary Package (Orphanage and Safari Walk) | 500 / 300 | 675 / 500 | 40 / 20 | 25 / 15 |
| Marine parks: Kisite Mpunguti, Watamu, Mombasa, Malindi, Kiunga, Diani Chale | 500 / 250 | 675 / 350 | 25 / 15 | 15 / 10 |
| Tsavo West and Amboseli package | 2,200 / 1,100 | 2,900 / 1,550 | 150 / 80 | 80 / 45 |
| Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli package | 3,000 / 1,500 | 4,000 / 2,150 | 215 / 115 | 115 / 60 |
A daily fee covers one entry and lasts up to 24 hours.
Who enters free
- Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over
- Persons with disability
- Children aged 5 and under
- Tour drivers, guides, boat crew and porters registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority and belonging to a registered association
Vehicle, camping and activity charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicle under 6 seats, per day | KES 600 |
| Vehicle 6 to 12 seats | KES 1,500 |
| Vehicle 13 to 24 seats | KES 3,000 |
| Vehicle 25 to 44 seats | KES 4,500 |
| Vehicle 45 seats and above | KES 5,000 |
| Public campsite, Amboseli or Nakuru (EA citizen adult / child) | KES 250 / 200 |
| Public campsite, other parks (EA citizen adult / child) | KES 200 / 150 |
| Special campsite reservation, per week (non-refundable) | KES 10,000 |
| Cycling at Hell's Gate and similar parks, per day, on top of entry | KES 300 / USD 10 |
| Night game drive, per person | KES 3,000 / USD 50 |
| Picnic at a KWS station, per person | KES 100 / USD 10 |
| Drone, per drone per day per park (KCAA licence needed) | KES 5,000 / USD 300 |
Annual passes (citizens and residents)
Adult KES 45,000, child KES 10,400, couple KES 80,000, family (two adults and up to five children) KES 130,000, marine KES 10,500. Organised groups booked in advance get 5% off for 10 to 29 people, 10% for 30 to 49, 20% for 50 to 99 and 30% for 100 or more.
How to pay on KWSPay
- Go to kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke and log in with your eCitizen account.
- Choose the park, the date and the number of people in each category.
- Add your vehicle and any activities, such as camping or cycling.
- Pay by M-PESA or card. Check the total first: KWS announced a 5% gateway fee when KWSPay launched, and cards can carry bank charges.
- Download the ticket and keep it on your phone. You can search for it again on KWSPay if you lose it.
The court case over the 2025 fees
The higher fees took effect on 1 October 2025. Days later the High Court suspended them on a petition by the Kenya Tourism Federation (The Star). In November 2025 the federation said KWSPay was still charging the new rates (Capital FM). We found no final judgment as of 28 October 2026. In practice, you pay what KWSPay shows. We will update this page if the court rules.
Planning the money side of a trip? See M-PESA for tourists and the 2% tourism levy.