Entry fees to Masai Mara has been revised late last year in line with the Maasai Mara Management Plan, Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem Management Plan and the County Government of Narok Physical & Land Use Development Plan. Park entry fees is no longer based on location of the Camp or Lodge at which one is staying at in the Reserve.
2024 MASAI MARA PARK ENTRY FEE: APPLICABLE FROM 01st JANUARY 2024:
Narok County Government has confirmed the Masai Mara Park Fees for 2024 will be increased to
USD 100 per non resident adult per day from 1st January 2024 to 30th June 2024
USD 200 per non resident adult per day from 1st July 2024 onwards.
CHILDREN FEES FOR 01st JAN 2024 to 31st DEC 2024: USD 50 per day per child ( 9 to 17 years of age at time of entry). Children upto 8 years of age will be allowed FREE entry.
NOTE: IMPORTANT UPDATE ON TIMING EFFECTIVE from 01st JULY 2023 onwards a 12 (twelve) hour ticket validity has been effected. Some of the points to note are that guests staying outside the reserve will be required to pay a daily entry fee wherein the ticket will be valid from 6am to 6pm. DEPARTURE BY ROAD: Secondly, all guests departing from the Reserve by road should exit the reserve not later than 10am. Exit beyond this time will attract additional entry fee. DEPARTURE BY AIR: Guests residing both inside and outside the reserve departing by air should arrive at the airstrip not later than 10am. Extension beyond this time will be considered an additional day in park fee. A 2 hour transit ticket will be issued to guests coming from facilities outside the reserve, at the gate of entry, to allow them to reach the aistrips within the reserve. Additional rules apply. Please check with the official Narok County Government offices or website for additional information ( www.narok.go.ke ).
In case you are wondering how much it costs to go to Masai Mara for a tour, most Masai Mara Safari packages already include the entry fee for tourists so do confirm with your tour operator. Fly~In Safaris are the exception as the fee is usually payable upon landing. Note all information and fees listed here is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed for accuracy with the respective reserve authorities. For Kenya National Park entry fee the official authority is the KWS (Kenya Wildlife Service).
How to Pay / Mode of Payment : Payment in Cash US Dollars or Kenya Shillings is accepted at the entry gates except if you are paying for entry to the western side of the reserve, namely Mara Triangle - Mara Conservancy area, where only cashless payment is accepted ( either Visa / Mastercard or Mpesa Mobile Money). Cashless modes are also accepted as an option fo all the other gates including for Sekenani and Talek gates. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to avail the cheaper Resident rates. Pre-Payment (obtain tickets in advance) is possible through the KAPS company located in the KATO office, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
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east african resident** | kenyan citizen |
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| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1,200 | Ksh 1,000 | ||||||
| Child*** | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | ||||||
| Student**** | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |||||||
* Some of the well known Lodges and Camps located inside the Masai Mara National Reserve ( best accessed from Sekenani Gate) include Sarova Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Governors Camp (main), Ol Moran Camp, Mara Explorer Camp, Mara Leisure Camp, Fig Tree Camp, Mara Intrepids Camp, Mara Simba Lodge and Sand River Masai Mara Camp. The rate of USD 70 per adult per 24 hours therefore applies.
**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 ticketing office of the Masai Mara Reserve in Narok. Students must obtain permission to use these special rates at least two weeks in advance of their visit.
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| Adult | US$ 30 | US$ 40 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,500 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | ||||||||||||
| Children | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
| Student** | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000(more details on Camping & Booking)
| safari vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Less than 6 seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 - 12 seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 - 24 seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 - 44 seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 seats and above | Ksh 5,000 |
| trucks | |
| 1 - 3 tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 - 7 tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 tons and above | Ksh 3,500 |
| activity | ranger fees |
|---|---|
| Game drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| 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 rangers is not required. For more details see Camping & Booking.
| 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 | |
| Horse Riding Fee (per horse per day) | Ksh 1,500 | ||
| Annual Research Permits (Non-resident) | US$ 400 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Child*** | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | ||||||
| Student**** | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |||||||
*Some of the lodges and camps located inside the Mara Conservancy are Mara Serena Safari Lodge and Little Governors Camp.
**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 17 years of age. 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 ticketing office of the Masai Mara Reserve in Narok. Students must obtain permission to use these special rates at least two weeks in advance of their visit.
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| Adult | US$ 30 | US$ 40 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,500 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | ||||||||||||
| Children | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
| Student** | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | ||||||||||||
* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000(more details on Camping & Booking). Public Campsites include Eluai, Iseiya and Oloololo Campsites. Private campsites include Ndovu, Dirisha, Kijito, Kishanga, Kiboko and more. See www.marabookings.co.ke/ to book these directly with the Reserve / Park.
| safari vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Less than 6 seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 - 12 seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 - 24 seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 - 44 seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 seats and above | Ksh 5,000 |
| trucks | |
| 1 - 3 tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 - 7 tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 tons and above | Ksh 3,500 |
| activity | ranger fees |
|---|---|
| Game drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| 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 rangers are not required. For more details see Camping & Booking.
| aircraft capacity | landing fees |
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| Up to 3 seats | Ksh 300 |
| 3 - 6 seats | Ksh 500 |
| 7 - 14 seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 15 - 20 seats | Ksh 2,000 |
| 21 seats and above | Ksh 3,000 |
* Landing Fees can be paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi with cheques made payable to Mara Conservancy
| category | adult | child | |
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| Ballooning Landing Fee (per person per landing) | US$ 50 | US$ 20 | |
| Horse Riding Fee (per horse per day) | Ksh 1,500 | ||
| Annual Research Permits (Non-resident) | US$ 400 | ||
| category | non-resident | east african resident** |
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| Adult | US$ 80 -120 | Ksh 1,000 - 2000 | Ksh 1,000 - 2000 | |||
| Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 | |||
Rules are intended to ensure that visitors enjoy a superior safari experience without endangering themselves or the wildlife of the Mara Triangle. Please respect the rules and our rangers who are there to protect visitors, the wildlife and the environment.
* Please refer to our visitor map. ** When there are more than five vehicles waiting to see an animal, viewing time is restricted to 10 minutes. Vehicles waiting to see the sighting must wait at a distance of 100 metres.
If you break any of the above rules, Mara Conservancy rangers have the legal right to:
| violation category | penalty |
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| Default on payment or Park Entry Fee |
a) Motor Vehicle = Ksh 2,000 per entry b) Driver = Ksh 2,000 c) Repeat default = Ksh 4,000 |
| Possesion of invalid ticket | Ksh 3,000 per person |
| Pff-road driving | Ksh 10,000 |
| Animal harassment | Ksh 10,000 |
| Littering inside the park | Ksh 500 |
| Illegal grazing |
a) Cattle = Ksh 2,000 each b) Sheep/Goats = Ksh 50 each |
Fines must be paid at the rangers office before departing from the Mara Triangle. Please ensure that you obtain a receipt for payment. Failure to pay fines can result in banishment from the Mara Triangle for a period of six months, depending on the offence.
Help us to protect the Mara Triangle. If you see park rules being broken, please take a photograph of the incident, note the date/time, tour operator, and vehicle license number and send it to [email protected]. Or inform our rangers at Oloololo and Purungat Bridge Gates.
Similar rules apply to Masai Mara National Reserve on the Narok county side.
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