New Kenya Wildlife Service Park Fees for 2026

If you’re planning to visit Kenya’s national parks and reserves in 2026, you’ll want to know the updated Kenya Wildlife Service park fees. Kenya is home to 22 national parks, 28 national reserves, and 5 national sanctuaries, managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). These parks cover approximately 8% of the country’s landmass and offer incredible wildlife experiences year-round.

Here’s a breakdown of the new park fees for 2026, including charges for residents and non-residents.

1. Premium Parks

Amboseli National Park | Lake Nakuru National Park

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 1,500 | Child Ksh 750
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 2,025 | Child Ksh 1,050
Non-Residents: Adult USD 90 | Child USD 45
African Citizens: Adult USD 50 | Child USD 25

2. Urban Park

Nairobi National Park

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 1,000 | Child Ksh 500
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 1,350 | Child Ksh 675
Non-Residents: Adult USD 80 | Child USD 40
African Citizens: Adult USD 40 | Child USD 20

3. Nairobi Package

Nairobi National Park | Nairobi Animal Orphanage | Nairobi Safari Walk

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 1,300 | Child Ksh 700
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 1,750 | Child Ksh 950
Non-Residents: Adult USD 105 | Child USD 55
African Citizens: Adult USD 55 | Child USD 20

4. Wilderness Parks

Tsavo East National Park | Tsavo West National Park

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 1,000 | Child Ksh 500
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 1,350 | Child Ksh 675
Non-Residents: Adult USD 80 | Child USD 40
African Citizens: Adult USD 40 | Child USD 20

Meru National Park | Kora National Park | Aberdare National Park

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 800 | Child Ksh 500
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 1,100 | Child Ksh 675
Non-Residents: Adult USD 70 | Child USD 40
African Citizens: Adult USD 40 | Child USD 20

5. Tsavo West – Amboseli Package

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 2,200 | Child Ksh 1,100
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 2,900 | Child Ksh 1,550
Non-Residents: Adult USD 150 | Child USD 80
African Citizens: Adult USD 80 | Child USD 45

6. Mountain Park

Mount Kenya National Park

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 800 | Child Ksh 400
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 1,100 | Child Ksh 550
Non-Residents: Adult USD 70 | Child USD 35
African Citizens: Adult USD 30 | Child USD 15

7. Scenic Parks

Hell’s Gate | Mount Longonot | Mount Elgon | Ol Donyo Sabuk

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 500 | Child Ksh 250
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 675 | Child Ksh 350
Non-Residents: Adult USD 50 | Child USD 25
African Citizens: Adult USD 20 | Child USD 10

8. Sanctuaries

Nairobi Animal Orphanage | Nairobi Safari Walk | Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 300 | Child Ksh 200
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 405 | Child Ksh 300
Non-Residents: Adult USD 25 | Child USD 15
African Citizens: Adult USD 15 | Child USD 10

9. Marine Protected Areas

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 500 | Child Ksh 250
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 675 | Child Ksh 350
Non-Residents: Adult USD 25 | Child USD 15
African Citizens: Adult USD 15 | Child USD 10

10. Camping and Campsite Fees

Premium Parks (Amboseli National Park | Lake Nakuru National Park)

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 500 | Child Ksh 250
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 700 | Child Ksh 350
Non-Residents: Adult USD 50 | Child USD 25
African Citizens: Adult USD 25 | Child USD 15

Public Campsites (All Other Parks)

East African Citizens: Adult Ksh 200 | Child Ksh 150
Kenya Residents: Adult Ksh 300 | Child Ksh 200
Non-Residents: Adult USD 20 | Child USD 15
African Citizens: Adult USD 10 | Child USD 8

Important Information

Before visiting any KWS-managed park, reserve, or sanctuary, make sure you have the required identification. For Kenyan citizens and residents, an ID card or valid Kenyan passport is necessary, while non-residents must provide passports.