Kenya park fees 2026: Tsavo, Amboseli and Kisite
By Tsavo Trails Safaris team, Safari planning team, Diani · Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Quick answer
As of 28 October 2026, Kenya Wildlife Service lists non-resident adult fees of USD 80 for Tsavo East and Tsavo West, USD 90 for Amboseli and USD 25 for Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, with lower child rates. Residents and East African citizens pay in shillings. The fees took effect on 1 October 2025 and were challenged in court; see the note below.
Key takeaways
- Non-resident adults pay USD 80 (Tsavo East, Tsavo West), USD 90 (Amboseli) and USD 25 (Kisite-Mpunguti).
- Kenya residents and East African citizens pay in Kenyan shillings at lower rates.
- The October 2025 fee schedule was challenged in court, so we confirm the amount that applies in every quote.
Park fee table
| Park | Visitor category | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsavo East | Non-resident | USD 80 | USD 40 |
| Rest-of-Africa citizen | USD 40 | USD 20 | |
| Kenya resident | KES 1,350 | KES 675 | |
| East African citizen | KES 1,000 | KES 500 | |
| Tsavo West | Non-resident | USD 80 | USD 40 |
| Rest-of-Africa citizen | USD 40 | USD 20 | |
| Kenya resident | KES 1,350 | KES 675 | |
| East African citizen | KES 1,000 | KES 500 | |
| Amboseli | Non-resident | USD 90 | USD 45 |
| Rest-of-Africa citizen | USD 50 | USD 25 | |
| Kenya resident | KES 2,025 | KES 1,050 | |
| East African citizen | KES 1,500 | KES 750 | |
| Kisite-Mpunguti Marine | Non-resident | USD 25 | USD 15 |
| Rest-of-Africa citizen | USD 15 | USD 10 | |
| Kenya resident | KES 675 | KES 350 | |
| East African citizen | KES 500 | KES 250 |
Source: Kenya Wildlife Service park pages, checked 28 October 2026.
About the 2025 fee change: Kenya Wildlife Service introduced new conservation fees on 1 October 2025. On 2 October 2025 the High Court issued an order suspending them while a petition was heard. KWS's own park pages list the new rates as of the date shown. We confirm the fee that applies when we quote your trip. Park fees guide
A note on the 2025 fee change
About the 2025 fee change: Kenya Wildlife Service introduced new conservation fees on 1 October 2025. On 2 October 2025 the High Court issued an order suspending them while a petition was heard. KWS's own park pages list the new rates as of the date shown. We confirm the fee that applies when we quote your trip.
Are park fees included in our prices?
It depends on the trip. Each trip page lists park fees under what's included or in the "confirmed in your quote" box, and we state the position in every quote so you can compare prices fairly.
Which trips does this affect?
Day tripOne Day Tsavo East Safari
1 day · Tsavo East
From Diani, Mombasa, Malindi & Watamu
Price on request
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Multi-day3-Day Tsavo East & West Safari
3 days / 2 nights · Tsavo East · Tsavo West
From Diani, Mombasa
Price on request
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Multi-day4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari
4 days / 3 nights · Tsavo West · Amboseli · Tsavo East
From Diani, Mombasa
Price on request
View trip →2-Day Wasini Island, Shimoni & Funzi Excursion
2 days / 1 night · Wasini, Kisite & Shimoni
From Diani
Price on request
View trip →Frequently asked questions
Do residents pay less?
Yes. Kenya residents and East African citizens pay in Kenyan shillings at lower rates. Tell us your residency when you request a quote.
Are children cheaper?
Yes, KWS lists lower child rates for every park in the table above. We confirm the age bands when we quote.
Trips mentioned in this guide
Day tripOne Day Tsavo East Safari
1 day · Tsavo East
From Diani, Mombasa, Malindi & Watamu
Price on request
View trip →Multi-day4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari
4 days / 3 nights · Tsavo West · Amboseli · Tsavo East
From Diani, Mombasa
Price on request
View trip →