Before you pay
Park entry fees depend on the authority, park, visitor category and planned access. Check the fees included in your private safari quote before buying tickets separately.
Checked on 15 October 2026: the examples below match the published entry charges on the official KWS payment portal. They are park admission charges, not complete safari prices. Check the live portal for your visit and review the final amount before paying.
Which authority manages your visit?
Use KWS's park directory for KWS-managed locations. The Maasai Mara requires separate guidance: confirm your sector, gate and accommodation rather than assuming a KWS ticket applies. Private conservancy fees also need to be checked separately.
Choose the correct visitor category
KWS's current entry screens distinguish East African citizens, Kenya residents, African citizens and non-residents. Citizenship and residency are different categories. Check the portal's requirements and carry the identification supporting the category used for your ticket.
KWS entry-fee examples
Amounts below are per person for the displayed entry category, in the currency stated. Vehicle access, camping, special activities and other applicable charges are additional. Check the ticket's permitted access and dates; do not assume that every safari night or every game drive uses the same number of tickets.
Amboseli and Lake Nakuru
- East African citizen: adult KES 1,500; child KES 750.
- Kenya resident: adult KES 2,025; child KES 1,050.
- African citizen: adult USD 50; child USD 25.
- Non-resident: adult USD 90; child USD 45.
Sources: Amboseli entry charges and Lake Nakuru entry charges.
Nairobi National Park
- East African citizen: adult KES 1,000; child KES 500.
- Kenya resident: adult KES 1,350; child KES 675.
- African citizen: adult USD 40; child USD 20.
- Non-resident: adult USD 80; child USD 40.
Source: Nairobi entry charges.
For Tsavo, Meru, Aberdare, Mount Kenya and other locations, use the official park directory to check the relevant park and any separate activity or package charges. Avoid using an old fee table for a new booking.
Children, students and identification
Confirm each traveller's category and age for the date of the visit. Check child exemptions and any student eligibility or advance-authorisation rules with the relevant authority. A lodge's child policy is separate from park admission rules, and student status should not be assumed to create a discount on a private holiday.
Budget for your actual itinerary
- List the parks, activities and access dates in your itinerary.
- Check visitor categories, children’s ages and vehicle requirements.
- Read the inclusions and exclusions in your trip page and written quote.
- Confirm who will arrange tickets, then retain the issued tickets and receipts.
Use our park-payment guide for payment planning. For the Mara, see our Maasai Mara fee guidance and confirm the current arrangements for your visit.
Ask about park fees for your private safari. Include your trip link, travel dates, party size and children’s ages.
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