Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled key reforms to park fees in 2025, aimed at boosting tourism, supporting conservation, and promoting inclusive access.
Children under five, senior citizens above 70, and persons with disabilities will enjoy free entry, alongside tour guides, porters, boat crew, and tour leaders.
Non-residents will now pay a uniform marine park fee of USD 25 (Sh3,220), while community-driven bicycle hire schemes and discounted Tsavo-Amboseli and Nairobi packages encourage local participation.
The reforms also introduce incentives for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), expanding KWS’ offerings to attract business tourism.
Expanded experiences such as night drives, walking safaris, and balloon safaris are designed to provide visitors with diverse and immersive wildlife encounters.
The new measures follow the presentation of the second draft of the Wildlife Conservation & Management (Access & Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025, at a stakeholder validation forum in Nairobi on September 12.
These reforms aim to strengthen sustainable tourism, enhance community engagement, and ensure Kenya’s national parks remain competitive and accessible for all visitors.
