1. How much are the new Nairobi National Park fees effective October 2025?

Effective October 2025, the Kenyan and East African residents will pay around KSh 1,000 in high season, and international visitors will pay around USD 80 per adult per day. The rates for children are lower.

2. What will be the new Amboseli and Lake Nakuru park entry fees?

For Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Parks, residents and citizens of the East African region will be required to pay around KSh 1,500, and foreign tourists around USD 90 a day.

3. Is Tsavo National Park increasing fees too?

Yes. Entry to Tsavo East and Tsavo West will increase to about KSh 1,000 for residents and citizens, and to about USD 80 for foreign non-resident tourists.

4. What are the new park fees for Masai Mara in 2025?

Masai Mara National Reserve is managed separately from KWS, but the new 2025 rates by Narok County impose on foreign visitors between USD 100 off-season and USD 200 peak season. Local residents and East Africans will pay around KSh 3,000 per adult.

5. Do children pay the same park fee as adults?

No. Children under a certain age category pay reduced entry fees, and in some cases, children below 3 years may enter free. School groups and students also enjoy discounted rates.

6. Are annual passes available for frequent visitors?

Yes. Annual passes are being introduced for adults, children, families, and tour drivers. These passes provide cost savings for travelers who visit multiple parks or make frequent trips within the year.

7. How will the new fees affect Kenya safari packages?

Kenya safari tours and packages will include the new park entrance fees. Luxury safaris, midrange, and budget safaris will all go up, but the experience will be enhanced with better conservation, roads, and facilities.

8. Is it possible to still obtain cheap safaris in Kenya after the increase in price?

Yes. By traveling during off-season, to less crowded parks, or with longer-established operators like Xtreme Republic, it is still possible for visitors to enjoy affordable safari holidays in Kenya.