Increased conservation fees for entry into Kenya’s national parks, reserves and sanctuaries officially come into effect on October 1, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed.
The across-the-board increases were approved by Parliament on September 25 under the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations Act 2025.
Fees for non-resident, non-East African citizen entry into the premium category parks of Amboseli and Nakuru increase from US$60 to US$90 per adult.
Under the wilderness parks category, entry into the Tsavo West and Tsavo East national parks rises from US$52 to US$80 per adult while fees for Meru and Aberdare increase from US$52 to US$70.
Entry into Mount Kenya National Park increases from US$43 to US$70.
Fees for Nairobi National Park have almost doubled, from US$43 to US$80, with similarly sharp increases for the “scenic” category parks and reserves of Hell’s Gate, Mount Longonot and Mount Elgon from US$26 to US$50.
Entry fees for the marine parks of Kisite Mpunguti, Watamu, Mombasa, Malindi, Kiunga and Diani Chale rise from US$17 to US$25 per adult.
Entry fees for all other KWS parks rise from US$22 to US$40.
Fees for activities, packages and vehicles have also been hiked.
In a press statement, KWS pointed out that this is the first review of conservation fees in 18 years despite significant increases in the costs of protected areas management.
“The reviewed regulations are intended to strengthen the financial sustainability of wildlife conservation, enhance visitor experiences and ensure that Kenya’s parks and reserves remain globally competitive while safeguarding the country’s unique wildlife heritage,” KWS said.
