Masai Mara National Reserve Entry Fees & Park Rules 2024 & 2025 : Masai Mara National Reserve is located in south west Kenya and is a vast scenic expanse of gently rolling African savannah plains stretch approximately 1510 square kilometers, the reserve borders the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the south.
Masai Mara National Reserve is a unique wildlife conservation haven famous for its incredible natural diversity of wildlife and is a premier Kenya safari destination in East Africa and Africa as well. The reserve is paradise for animals which is a reason to why it is visited by many visitors from all over the world, some of the animals in the reserve include elephant, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes and many more.
Non-Residents (Accommodation inside the Park) – Per Day
| Category | Rate (US $) | Season |
| Adults | USD 200 | July – December |
| Adults | USD 100 | January – June |
| Children | USD 50 | All year – round |
| Students | USD 50 | All year-round |
Non – Residents (Accommodation outside the Park) – Per Day
| Category | Rate (US $) | Season |
| Adults | USD 200 | July – December |
| Adults | USD 100 | January – June |
| Children | USD 50 | All year – round |
| Students | USD 50 | All year-round |
Citizens – Per Day
| Category | Rate (KSH) per person |
| Adults | KSH 3,000 |
| Children | KSH 1,000 |
| Students | KSH 1,000 |
Narok Residents – Per Day
| Category | Rate (KSH) per person |
| Adults | KSH 2,000 |
| Children (under 10 years of Age) | FREE |
| Children (Above 10 years of Age) | KSH 500 |
East African Residents Per Day
| Category | Rate (KSH) per person |
| Adults | KSH 4,500 |
| Children | KSH 2,000 |
| Students | KSH 2,000 |
Note: Daily Entry Fees in Maasai Mara National Reserve are valid from 6 am to 6 pm (12 hours’ basis)
Departure By Road – all visitors departing from the Reserve by road should exit the reserve not later than 10 am, exiting beyond this time will attract additional entry fee
Departure By Air – All visitors residing both inside and outside the reserve exiting by air should arrive at the airstrip not later than 10 am, extension beyond this time will be considered an additional day in park so extra entry fees will apply. A 2-hour transit ticket will be issued to the guests coming from facilities out side the reserve, at the gate of entry to allow the visitors reach the airstrips with the reserve.
How to Pay / Mode of Payment
Fees in Maasai Mara National Reserve are made in Cash US Dollars or Kenya Shilling and they are accepted at all the entry gates except if you are paying for entry at the western side of the reserve that is Mara – Triangle – Mara Conservancy area where only cashless payments are accepted, either Visa/Mastercard or Mpesa Mobile Money.
Cashless modes are accepted as an option for all the other entry gates including Sekenani and Talek gates. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of resident to avail for the Resident rates.
Pre-Payment (obtain tickets in advance) is possible through the KAPS company located in the KATO Office, Longonot Road, Upper Hill Nairobi.
Camping Fees
| CATEGORY |
NON – RESIDENTS |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENTS |
EAST AFRICAN CITIZENS |
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| Public campsite | Private Campsite | Public
Campsite |
Private
Campsite |
Public Campsite | Private Campsite | |
| Adult | US$ 30 | US$ 40 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,500 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 |
| Children | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 |
| Student** | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 |
Note: For Private, a Non-refundable booking Fee of Ksh 10,000 is paid
Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 500 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 24 Seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 – 44 Seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
| TRUCKS | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 – 7 Tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 Tons And Above | Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
| ACTIVITY | RANGER FEES |
| Game Drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game Drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Full Night Camp Security | Ksh 4,000 |
Note: It is mandatory for campers at private campsites to hire two rangers for night – time security.
Rangers are transported to/from your campsite and food and accommodation for the rangers is not required.
Other Fees
| CATEGORY | ADULT | CHILD |
| Hot Air Balloon Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) Note – This Is Usually Included In The Balloon Flight Prices | US$ 50 | US$ 20 |
| Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) | Ksh 1,500 | |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) | US$ 400 | |
Masai Mara National Reserve (Narok County ~ Sekenani, Talek, Musiara & Oloolaimutia Gates) Applicable 2023
| CATEGORY |
NON – RESIDENTS |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN | |
| INSIDE PARK | OUTSIDE
PARK |
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| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1.200 | Ksh 1,000 |
| Child*** | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 |
| Student**** | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |
Masai Mara Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 24 Seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 – 44 Seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
| TRUCKS | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 – 7 Tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 Tons And Above | Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
| ACTIVITY | RANGER FEES |
| Game Drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game Drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Full Night Camp Security | Ksh 4,000 |
Aircraft Single Landing Fees
| AIRCRAFT CAPACITY | LANDING FEES |
| Up To 3 Seats | Ksh 300 |
| 3 – 6 Seats | Ksh 500 |
| 7 – 14 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 15 – 20 Seats | Ksh 2,000 |
| 21 Seats And Above | Ksh 3,000 |
Note: Landing Fees can be paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi with cheques made payable to Mara Conservancy
Other Fees
| CATEGORY | ADULT | CHILD |
| Ballooning Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) | US$ 50 | US$ 20 |
| Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) | Ksh 1,500 | |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) | US$ 400 | |
Other conservancies and Game Ranches Bordering Maasai Mara National Reserve such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Ol Kinyei & Enonkishu Conservancies.
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN |
| Adult | US$ 80 -120 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 |
| Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 |
