It just got more expensive to visit some of Kenya’s national parks It just got more expensive to visit some of Kenya’s national parks

The Kenya Wildlife Service has increased conservation fees for those entering national parks across the country.

Having stayed the same for nearly two decades, the increased fees will be used to “strengthen the financial sustainability of wildlife conservation” and enhance visitor experiences.

Non-residents looking to visit Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Parks will now need to pay US$90 (£67), up from $US60 (£44). Entry to Nairobi National Park has near doubled, and now stands at US$80 (£59), up from US$43 (£32), while conservation fees at Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks are now US$70 (£52) instead of US$52 (£38).

Conservation fees at scenic parks including Hells Gate, Mt. Longonot, Mt. Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk National Parks and Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary, Shimba Hills and Kakamega National Reserves are now US$50 (£37), up from US$26 (£19).

Charges for activities such as animal tracking, night game drives and horse riding have also increased.

Reduced rates apply for children, East African citizens, Kenyan residents and African citizens. You can find the list of the revised fees on the Kenya Wildlife Service website.

It should be noted that not all of Kenya’s parks are run by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Perhaps the most famous in Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, is under the jurisdiction of the Narok County Government, with entry fees ranging between US$100 for low season, and US$200 for high season.

More information: kws.go.ke

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