The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has rubbished claims that park rates for Kenyans have been increased by up to 60percent.
KWS insists that the new changes ensure that citizens and residents of Kenya enjoy the same rates.
“The public is advised to ignore reports that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has increased its rates and continue to discover KWS parks,” KWS said.
The State agency, that is in charge of conserving and managing Kenya’s wildlife, clarified that park entry fees were actually reduced starting July 1, 2020 for one year to all its national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries.
KWS further noted that the rates apply to all categories of tourists: local, residents, and international.
Reports in a section of the media had indicated that KWS had increased park rates for Kenyans by up to 60percent.
The article in the Business Daily also indicated that KWS had reduced charges paid by foreign nationals amid reduced travel in the wake of COVID-19.
The KWS park rates for Kenyans are as follows:
Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks (which are categorized as premium parks): Ksh.800
Nairobi National Park: Ksh. 400
Tsavo East and Tsavo West: Ksh. 500
Meru, Kora and Aberdare: Ksh. 250
Kisite Mpunguti: Ksh. 200
Malindi, Mombasa,Watamu, Kiunga: Ksh. 100
Nairobi Orphanage/Kisumu/Impala/Nairobi Safari Walk: Ksh. 200
Hells Gate/Elgon/Ol-Donyo Sabuk/Mt. Longonot: Ksh. 250
All other parks and reserves: Ksh.250
Foreign nationals will pay:
Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks (which are categorized as premium parks): Ksh. 3,788
Nairobi National Park: Ksh. 3,788
Tsavo East and Tsavo West: Ksh. 3,248
Meru, Kora and Aberdare: Ksh. 3,248
Kisite Mpunguti: Ksh. 1,624
Malindi, Mombasa,Watamu, Kiunga: Ksh. 1,624
Nairobi Orphanage/Kisumu/Impala/Nairobi Safari Walk: Ksh. 2,165
Hells Gate/Elgon/Ol-Donyo Sabuk/Mt. Longonot: Ksh. 2,165
All other parks and reserves: Ksh. 2,165
