Park Entry Fees for National Parks, Reserves and Conservancies in Kenya : Kenya, one of the greatest African safari destinations on the continent has 23 National Parks, 28 National Reserve, 4 National Marine Parks, 6 National Marine Reserves, 4 National Sanctuaries and over 140 Private Conservancies.
Note: All of these great safari destinations have a different pricing system.
Most of the National Parks, Marine Parks and Reserves in Kenya are under the management of Kenya Wildlife Service.
Most of the National Reserve are under the custody of the local county council such as Masai Mara National Reserve and Samburu National Reserves.
The park fees in Kenya varies from one park, reserve and conservancy to another. Also, various from the status of the visitor that is residence status; Citizen, Resident and Non-resident. Citizens refers to Kenya Citizens with valid National ID/Passports and Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi citizens with valid Passport
Residents – refer to persons of other nationalities residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government.
Non – Residents – refer to other nationalities who don’t reside in Kenya with no documentation.
Please Note: Proof of identification is required before entering into any park, reserve or conservancy.
KWS National Parks Reserves ~ Masai Mara & Samburu Conservancies ~ Ol Pejeta, Lewa Park Rules
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) National Parks: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East, Lake Nakuru, Meru, Nairobi, Aberdare, Hells Gate, Mount Kenya And Mount Longonot
Kenya Wildlife Service National Parks are classified as below
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CATEGORY |
PARKS |
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Premium Parks |
Amboseli And Lake Nakuru National Parks |
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Wilderness Parks Category A |
Tsavo East And Tsavo West National Parks |
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Wilderness Parks Category B |
Meru And Kora National Parks, Aberdares And Mt. Kenya National Parks |
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Urban Safari Park |
Nairobi National Park |
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Sanctuaries |
Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Kisumu Impala And Nairobi Safari Walk |
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Marine Parks |
Kisite Mpunguti, Malindi, Watamu, Mombasa And Kiunga Marine National Parks |
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Scenic Or Special Interest Category A |
Hell’s Gate, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Ol-Donyo Sabuk And Mt Longonot National Parks |
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Scenic Or Special Interest Category B |
Marsabit, Mwea, Arabuko Sokoke, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central & South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyulu National Parks And Reserves. |
PARK ENTRY FEES FOR KWS NATIONAL PARKS, RESERVES & CONSERVANCIES
Kenya Wildlife Services is the Management body that crafts Kenya National Parks Entrance Fees/Kenya National Park Entry Fees plus the Kenya National Parks Camping Fees. These funds are collected to maintain the wildlife ecosystems and KWS determines their allocation.
Below is a tariff with Kenya National Parks Entrance/Entry Fees plus the Kenya National Parks, Camping Fees and the Vehicles Entry Fees in details for all Kenya National Park and Game Reserves under the Kenya Wildlife Services.
Park Entry Fees For Samburu National Reserve
Entrance Fees
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CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENT |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
KENYAN CITIZEN |
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Adult |
US$ 70 |
Ksh 1,000 |
Ksh 500 |
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Child*** |
US$ 40 |
Ksh *** |
Ksh *** |
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Student**** |
US$ ** |
Ksh *** |
Ksh *** |
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Camping Fees
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CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENT |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT |
KENYAN CITIZEN |
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Adult |
US$ 30 |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh *** |
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Child*** |
US$ 20 |
Ksh *** |
Ksh *** |
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Student**** |
US$ 20 |
Ksh *** |
Ksh *** |
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Reservation Fees per week = Ksh 10,000
Vehicle Entry Fees
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SAFARI VEHICLE |
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Less Than 6 Seats |
Ksh 400 |
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6 – 12 Seats |
Ksh 1,000 |
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13 – 25 Seats |
Ksh 2,000 |
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VEHICLES STATIONED IN THE PARK ~ PER YEAR |
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1 – 3 Tons |
Ksh 30,000 |
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5 Tons And Above |
Ksh 50,000 |
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DELIVERY VEHICLES ~ PER ENTRY |
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2 – 5 Tons |
Ksh 4,000 Per Year |
Park Entry Fees For Masai Mara National Reserve
Entrance Fees
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CATEGORY |
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EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
KENYAN CITIZEN |
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Adult |
US$ 70 |
US$ 80 |
Ksh 1,200 |
Ksh 1,000 |
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Child*** |
US$ 40 |
US$ 45 |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh 300 |
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Student**** |
US$ 40 |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh 300 |
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Camping Fees
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CATEGORY |
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Adult |
US$ 30 |
US$ 40 |
KES 1,000 |
KES 1,500 |
KES 1,000 |
KES 1,000 |
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Children |
US$ 20 |
US$ 20 |
KES 200 |
KES 500 |
KES 200 |
KES 200 |
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Student** |
US$ 20 |
US$ 20 |
KES 200 |
KES 500 |
KES 200 |
KES 200 |
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* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000
Vehicle Entry Fees
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SAFARI VEHICLE |
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Less Than 6 Seats |
Ksh 400 |
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6 – 12 Seats |
Ksh 1,000 |
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13 – 24 Seats |
Ksh 3,000 |
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24 – 44 Seats |
Ksh 4,000 |
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45 Seats And Above |
Ksh 5,000 |
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TRUCKS |
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1 – 3 Tons |
Ksh 700 |
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4 – 7 Tons |
Ksh 2,500 |
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8 Tons And Above |
Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
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ACTIVITY |
RANGER FEES |
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Game Drive (+6hrs) |
Ksh 3,000 |
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Game Drive (-6hrs) |
Ksh 1,500 |
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Full Night Camp Security |
Ksh 4,000 |
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 ranger is not required.
Other Fees
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CATEGORY |
ADULT |
CHILD |
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Hot Air Balloon Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) Note – This Is Usually Included In The Balloon Flight Prices |
US$ 50 |
US$ 20 |
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Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) |
Ksh 1,500 |
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Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) |
US$ 400 |
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Entry Fees For Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENT |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
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Adult |
US$ 90 |
Ksh 2,600 |
Ksh 1,400 |
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Child*** |
US$ 45 |
Ksh 1,300 |
Ksh 700 |
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Student**** |
US$ 22 |
Ksh 650 |
Ksh 350 |
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Entrance Fees ~ 1st April – 08th August 2023
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CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENT |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
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Adult |
US$ 90 |
Ksh 3,000 |
Ksh 1,700 |
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Child*** |
US$ 45 |
Ksh 1,500 |
Ksh 850 |
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Student**** |
US$ 22 |
Ksh 650 |
Ksh 350 |
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Entrance Fees ~ 09th August 2023 Onwards
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CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENT |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
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Adult |
US$ 110 |
Ksh 3,500 |
Ksh 2,000 |
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Child*** |
US$ 55 |
Ksh 1,750 |
Ksh 1,000 |
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Student**** |
US$ 22 |
Ksh 650 |
Ksh 500 |
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Child rates are applicable to persons 3 to 11 years old. Persons under 3 are free.
Ol Pejeta Vehicle Entry Fees ~ 1st January – 08th August 2023
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SAFARI VEHICLE |
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Less Than 6 Seats |
Ksh 600 |
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6 – 14 Seats |
Ksh 1,200 |
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15 Seats And Above |
Ksh 5,000 |
Vehicle Entry Fees ~ 09th August 2023 Onwards
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SAFARI VEHICLE |
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Less Than 6 Seats |
Ksh 1,000 |
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6 – 14 Seats |
Ksh 5,000 |
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15 Seats And Above |
Ksh 12,000 |
In the months of April. May and November, school buses enjoy free entry.
Monday to Wednesday including the month July 7 August, school buses pay half the price
Camping Fees
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CATEGORY |
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Exclusive Use Campsite Fee (Max 3 Nights) |
Ksh 7,000 |
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Camping Fee Per Adult Per Night |
Ksh 1,000 |
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Camping Fee Per Child Per Night |
Ksh 500 |
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 ranger is not required.
Entry Fees For Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Entry fees for Lewa Wildlife conservancy is based on day trippers and 24 hours for over-nights. Non- residents day trippers entrance fees is USD 198 per adult, while for overnight the entry fee is USD 126 per adult.
Kenya residents day trippers entrance fees is Ksh. 8,074, while for overnight the entry fee is Ksh. 2,800.
Children between 6-12 years of age 50% of the above applicable fee.
Mara Conservancy (Mara Triangle) Entry Via Purungat Bridge Gate, Oloololo Gate Or Serena Airstrip
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CATEGORY |
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EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
KENYAN CITIZEN |
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Adult |
US$ 70 |
US$ 80 |
Ksh 1,200 |
Ksh 1,000 |
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Child*** |
US$ 40 |
US$ 45 |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh 300 |
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Student**** |
US$ 40 |
Ksh 500 |
Ksh 300 |
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Camping Fees
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CATEGORY |
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Adult |
US$ 30 |
US$ 40 |
KES 1,000 |
KES 1,500 |
KES 1,000 |
KES 1,000 |
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Children |
US$ 20 |
US$ 20 |
KES 200 |
KES 500 |
KES 200 |
KES 200 |
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Student** |
US$ 20 |
US$ 20 |
KES 200 |
KES 500 |
KES 200 |
KES 200 |
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Masai Mara Vehicle Entry Fees
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SAFARI VEHICLE |
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Less Than 6 Seats |
Ksh 400 |
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6 – 12 Seats |
Ksh 1,000 |
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13 – 24 Seats |
Ksh 3,000 |
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24 – 44 Seats |
Ksh 4,000 |
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45 Seats And Above |
Ksh 5,000 |
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TRUCKS |
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1 – 3 Tons |
Ksh 700 |
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4 – 7 Tons |
Ksh 2,500 |
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8 Tons And Above |
Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
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ACTIVITY |
RANGER FEES |
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Game Drive (+6hrs) |
Ksh 3,000 |
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Game Drive (-6hrs) |
Ksh 1,500 |
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Full Night Camp Security |
Ksh 4,000 |
Aircraft Single Landing Fees
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AIRCRAFT CAPACITY |
LANDING FEES |
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Up To 3 Seats |
Ksh 300 |
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3 – 6 Seats |
Ksh 500 |
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7 – 14 Seats |
Ksh 1,000 |
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15 – 20 Seats |
Ksh 2,000 |
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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
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CATEGORY |
ADULT |
CHILD |
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Ballooning Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) |
US$ 50 |
US$ 20 |
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Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) |
Ksh 1,500 |
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Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) |
US$ 400 |
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Other Conservancies & Game Ranches Bordering Masai Mara National Reserve Such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Ol Kinyei & Enonkishu Conservancies
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CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENT |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** |
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Adult |
US$ 80 -120 |
Ksh 1,000 – 2000 |
Ksh 1,000 – 2000 |
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Child*** |
US$ 45 -75 |
Ksh 500-1500 |
Ksh 300-1000 |
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Park Rules
Park rules are intended to ensure that visitors enjoy a superior safari experience without endangering themselves as well the wildlife, please respect the rules and the rangers who are with you on the safari as away of protecting the visitors, wildlife and the environment.
Below are the Kenya Wildlife Service Park and Reserve Rules:
Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.
Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable.
Don’t crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements.
Don’t feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence.
Keep quiet, noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors.
Stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas.
Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25 mph).
Never drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.
When viewing wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20 meters and pull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.
Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.
Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 6.00 p.m. – 6.00 a.m. unless they are camping overnight. Night game driving is not allowed.
