Revised national park entry fees and vehicle charges
Entry fees for Nairobi National Park and Tsavo East or West are set at Sh1,000 for East African citizens, Sh1,350 for residents, Sh12,000 (about $93) for non-residents, and Sh5,180 (about $40) for other African citizens.
Kenya has revised its park entry fees for the first time in 18 years under Legal Notice No. 160 of 2025.
The new charges vary by park, visitor category, and season, applying during the high season from July to March and the low season from April to June.
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Entry fees for Nairobi National Park and Tsavo East or West are set at Sh1,000 for East African citizens, Sh1,350 for residents, Sh10,360 ($80) for non-residents, and Sh5,180 ($40) for other African citizens.
Amboseli and Lake Nakuru have higher fees at Sh1,500 for East African citizens, Sh2,025 for residents, Sh11,655 ($90) for non-residents, and Sh6,475 ($50) for other African citizens. Marine Parks and Reserves charge Sh500, Sh675, Sh32,375 ($250), and Sh13,598 ($105), respectively.
Additional charges include camping and vehicle entry fees. Private camping at Amboseli and Lake Nakuru costs Sh500 for citizens and Sh6,475 ($50) for non-residents, while other parks charge Sh200 and Sh2,590 ($20).
Vehicle fees range from Sh600 for small cars to Sh5,000 for buses. Exemptions apply to citizens over 70, children under five, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and tourism workers.
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