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Kenya Park Fees 2026: Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Nakuru and Tsavo
Kenya park fees in 2026: the Maasai Mara costs USD 100 per non-resident adult per day January to June and USD 200 July to December. Amboseli and Lake Nakuru cost USD 90. Tsavo and Nairobi National Park cost USD 80. Rates are per person per day, set by KWS and Narok County. Checked 2 October 2026.
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2026 park and reserve fees, per person per day
| Park or reserve | Managed by | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Citizens and residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maasai Mara National Reserve | Narok County | USD 100 per day Jan to Jun. USD 200 per day Jul to Dec. | USD 50 (ages 9 to 17). Free for 8 and under. | Kenyan adult KES 3,000 |
| Amboseli National Park | KWS schedule (Kajiado County management from late 2025) | USD 90 per day | USD 45 | EA citizen KES 1,500. Resident KES 2,025. |
| Lake Nakuru National Park | Kenya Wildlife Service | USD 90 per day | USD 45 | EA citizen KES 1,500. Resident KES 2,025. |
| Tsavo East and Tsavo West | Kenya Wildlife Service | USD 80 per day | USD 40 | EA citizen KES 1,000. Resident KES 1,350. |
| Nairobi National Park | Kenya Wildlife Service | USD 80 per day | USD 40 | EA citizen KES 1,000. Resident KES 1,350. |
| Aberdare National Park | Kenya Wildlife Service | USD 70 per day | USD 40 | Shown on your quote |
| Mount Kenya National Park | Kenya Wildlife Service | USD 70 per day | Shown on your quote | Shown on your quote |
| Diani-Chale, Watamu, Malindi, Mombasa and Kisite marine parks | Kenya Wildlife Service | USD 25 per day | Shown on your quote | Shown on your quote |
| Samburu National Reserve | Samburu County | Set by Samburu County. Shown on your quote. | Shown on your quote | Shown on your quote |
| Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Set by the conservancy. Shown on your quote. | Shown on your quote | Shown on your quote |
| Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and Hell's Gate | Private sanctuary and KWS | Boat ride, Crescent Island and Hell's Gate tickets shown on your quote. | Shown on your quote | Shown on your quote |
KWS rates follow the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025, in force from 1 October 2025. African citizens pay USD 50 at Amboseli and Lake Nakuru and USD 40 at Tsavo and Nairobi National Park. Vehicle entry is charged on top. Fees are set by the authorities and can change. We quote the rate in force on your travel dates.
Combined KWS park tickets
| Package | Non-resident | African citizen | Resident | EA citizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsavo West and Amboseli | USD 150 | USD 80 | KES 2,900 | KES 2,200 |
| Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli | USD 215 | USD 115 | KES 4,000 | KES 3,000 |
How to pay
KWS parks, including Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo and Nairobi National Park, are paid online through the KWS eCitizen portal by card or M-Pesa. KWS gates do not take cash. The Maasai Mara is paid through the Narok County e-ticketing system, and the Mara Triangle through the Mara Conservancy. On a package with fees included, we handle every gate payment for you.
What it costs all-in with us
These 2026 package prices already include park fees, full board and a private 4x4, per person sharing.
| Package | January to June | July to December |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Kenya Classic Safari | KES 385,500 (USD 2,965) | KES 620,000 (about USD 4,770) |
| 7-Day Kenya Safari Circuit | USD 2,750 | USD 4,130 |
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Park fee questions
How much is the Maasai Mara entry fee in 2026?
USD 100 per non-resident adult per day from January to June and USD 200 per day from July to December. Non-resident children aged 9 to 17 pay USD 50 and children 8 and under enter free. Kenyan adults pay KES 3,000.
How much is the Amboseli entry fee?
USD 90 per non-resident adult per day and USD 45 per child under the KWS schedule in force from 1 October 2025. East African citizens pay KES 1,500 and residents KES 2,025.
How do I pay Kenya park fees?
KWS parks are paid online through eCitizen by card or M-Pesa. The Maasai Mara is paid through the Narok County system. Cash is not taken at KWS gates. When park fees are in your package, we pay them for you.
Do children pay park fees in Kenya?
Yes, at the child rate. In the Mara, children 8 and under enter free. In KWS parks the child rate covers ages 5 to 17.
Is there a combined Amboseli and Tsavo ticket?
Yes. KWS sells Tsavo West and Amboseli for USD 150, and Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli for USD 215, per non-resident adult.
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