Park Entry Fees & Rules

Entry fees to Nairobi National Park is based on the residency status and the time of the year the tourists are visiting the park. There are three park fee tiers. East Africa Citizens, Residents and Non - Residents. East Africa Citizens refers to Kenya Citizens with valid National ID / Passports and citizens of Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan in possesion of valid Passports. Residents refer to persons of any nationality residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government while the last category, "Non Residents" or "Foreign Tourists" refers to foreign visitors who do not reside in Kenya.

For Non Residents, if you are visiting during the low season, the entrance fee is USD 40 per adult per day and USD 20 per child under the 12 years of age.
If visiting during the high season the entry fee increases to USD 60 per adult per day and USD 20 per child. Note all information and fees listed here is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed for accuracy with the KWS authorities.

How to Pay / Mode of Payment: Payment in Cash is not accepatable. You can pay via Visa & Mastercard as well as the local Kenyan Mpesa phone payment. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to avail the cheaper Resident rates.

Nairobi National Park Park Rules

Nairobi National Park Entrance Fees Applicable 2022 ~2023

category

non-residents
Low Season ~ March to June	High Season ~ July to February

east african resident/kenya citizen ~ Low Season

east african resident/kenya citizen ~ High Season

Adult

US$ 40

US$ 60

Ksh 400

Ksh 500

Child***

US$ 20

Ksh 215

Student****

US$ 20

Ksh 215

**Resident rates are applicable to residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Visitors are required to present their National ID (for Kenyan citizens) or Passport displaying Work permits or appropriate Visas to prove resident status upon entrance into the reserve. Visitors without a valid passport are required to pay the non-resident rates.

*** Child rates are applicable to persons 3 to 11 years old. Persons under 3 are free.

****Students rates are only applicable for persons aged up to 23 years old, sponsored by a recognized learning institution, and in possession of a valid student ID and visiting the reserve on a pre arranged school-organised trip or for research authorized by KWS ticketing office at Nairobi National Park. Students must obtain permission to use these special rates at least two weeks in advance of their visit.

Vehicle entry fees

safari vehicle
Less than 6 seats	Ksh 300
6 - 12 seats	Ksh 1,030
13 - 24 seats	Ksh 2,585
25 - 44 seats	Ksh 4,050
45 seats and above	Ksh 5,000
trucks
1 - 3 tons	Ksh 515
4 - 7 tons	Ksh 2,155
8 tons and above	Ksh 3,015

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 2,155
21 seats and above	Ksh 3,015

Nairobi National Park Rules

Various National Park Rules are in place to ensure that tourists are able to enjoy their visit without endangering themselves or the wildlife in the park. Please respect the Nairobi National Park rules and the park officials who are there to protect visitors, the wildlife and the environment.

Below are Park Rules and Regulations:

Driving in the parks is allowed between 6 am and 6 pm only.
The speed limit in the parks is 50km/h and 25km/h in the Nyerere Park.
Animals always have the right of way.
Never feed animals. It will upset their diet and lead to an unnecessary dependence on people.
Keep to the authorized tracks only.
Do not pick, cut or destroy any vegetation or remove any object of biological interest, including eggs, bones and trophies.
Camping is allowed only in designated sites.
Picnicking is allowed only at designated sites.
Do not disturb or harass the wildlife in any way. Radios and music players are forbidden. Please do not imitate animal’s sounds, clap or pound on vehicle or hoot. Do not throw objects to attract animal’s attention.
Do not litter. Keep your waste in the vehicle until it can be properly disposed later at your lodge or camp. Litter can choke or poison animals and birds.
Do not smoke while on game drive and always dispose cigarettes carefully. A burning cigarette can start a wild fire that would cause damage to vegetation and suffering to wildlife and people.
Do not light or cause fire to be lit. If camping, be sure to extinguish your fire carefully.
All visitors must remain in their vehicle within 200 meters of any game animal. Leaving the vehicle in the parks is forbidden except in designated places.
Discourage your driver from approaching the animals too close (25 meters). Lions, cheetahs and leopards are especially nervous; a vehicle can hinder their hunting or make them leave a hard earned meal. Your driver may be banned from the area and/or lose his job.
Domestic pets are forbidden in the parks.
It’s is not allowed to use/operate drones in any park.

Leave the park undisturbed by not leaving or removing anything, animate or inanimate.

Our eco-system depends on a very delicate balance. The less we disturb it the longer we can enjoy it.