What This Tracker Offers:
- All major parks and reserves listed with entry fees for non‑resident adults and children
- Citizen/resident rates
- Includes high vs low‑season pricing where applicable (e.g. Maasai Mara).
- Downloadable Park Fees Tracker 2025
Introduction
If you’re planning a safari in Kenya, knowing the official park entry fees is essential. Most national parks and reserves in Kenya are managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and all fees are paid digitally via the eCitizen platform. Below is a comprehensive and simplified tracker of entry fees covering all major parks and reserves in Kenya, including non-resident fees, with placeholders for citizen and resident pricing.
Table: Kenya National Park & Reserve Entrance Fees (2025)
Park / Reserve | Citizen Adult (KES) | Citizen Child (KES) | Resident Adult (KES) | Resident Child (KES) | Non-Resident Adult (USD) | Non-Resident Child (USD) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maasai Mara National Reserve | 3,000 | 1,000 | 6000 | 2000 | 200 (High), 100 (Low) | 50 |
Amboseli National Park | 860 | 215 | 1,030 | 515 | 60 | 35 |
Samburu National Reserve | 500 | 250 | 1,000 | 500 | 70 | 40 |
Tsavo East & Tsavo West NP | 515 | 215 | 1,030 | 515 | 52 | 35 |
Lake Nakuru National Park | 860 | 215 | 1030 | 515 | 60 | 35 |
Meru National Park | 515 | 215 | 1030 | 515 | 52 | 35 |
Nairobi National Park | 500 | 215 | 1000 | 500 | 43 | 22 |
Hell’s Gate National Park | 300 | 215 | 600 | 300 | 26 | 17 |
Mount Kenya NP | 515 | 215 | 1030 | 515 | 52/day | 26/day |
Ol Pejeta Conservancy | 1400 | 700 | 2400 | 1200 | 90 | 45 |
How to Pay Park Fees via eCitizen
- Go to: https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke
- Log in or create an account
- Select National Park Entry → Choose park, date, visitor type
- Pay via M-Pesa, card, or bank
All KWS-managed parks are CASHLESS as of 2025
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Conclusion
This Kenya Park Fees Tracker helps travelers budget properly and make informed safari decisions. Whether you’re a local citizen or international visitor, total transparency in entry fees builds trust and professionalism. Bookmark this page or check back for monthly updates.
Last Updated: August 2025
FAQs
Why are some parks more expensive than others?
Larger parks and high-demand reserves like Maasai Mara or Samburu are priced higher. County-managed reserves may differ from KWS park rates.
Do I need to pay every time I re-enter?
Do I need to pay every time I re-enter?
Are there seasonal prices?
Only some parks like Maasai Mara have different rates for High vs Low season.
What about vehicle fees?
Vehicles are charged separately between KES 300–5,000 depending on capacity. Check eCitizen for vehicle tariffs under “Vehicle Fees”.
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