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The Wildlife (Conservation and Management) National Parks Regulations

Legal Notice 1 of 2014

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The Wildlife (Conservation and Management) National Parks Regulations
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LAWS OF KENYA

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT

THE WILDLIFE (CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT) NATIONAL PARKS REGULATIONS

LEGAL NOTICE 1 OF 2014

  • Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVI—No. 4 on 10 January 2014
  • Commenced on 10 January 2014
  1. [Amended by Wildlife Conservation and Management (National Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 (Legal Notice 19 of 2016) on 23 February 2016]
  2. [Amended by Wildlife Conservation and Management (National Parks) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2016 (Legal Notice 86 of 2016) on 27 May 2016]
  3. [Amended by Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks)(Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (Legal Notice 198 of 2019) on 19 December 2019]
  4. [Amended by Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks)(Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (Legal Notice 198 of 2019) on 19 December 2019]
  5. [Amended by Wildllife Conservation and Management (National Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (Legal Notice 34 of 2022) on 18 March 2022]
  6. [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]
  7. [Revoked by The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2023 (Legal Notice 150 of 2023) on 29 September 2023]
1.These Regulations may be cited as the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) Regulations.
2.In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—"citizens" means the citizens of the East African Community;"daily fee" means the fee paid for a single entry to a National Park, National Reserve or Sanctuary and which shall be valid for not longer than twenty-four hours;"high season" means the period between the 1st July of one year and the 29th February of the following year;"low season" means the period between the 1st March of one year and the 30th June of the following year; and"residents" means the residents of the East African Community;"safaricard" means a card specially issued by the Service for purposes of payment of charges in respect of selected parks, sanctuaries and reserve managed by the Service;"student" means an individual from a recognized secondary school, Government or private college or university who is not older than twenty-three years visiting a National Park, National Reserve or Sanctuary for educational purposes under a documented and organised arrangement with that school, college or university but not a student on a personally-arranged visit.[L.N. 34/2022, r. 2.]
3.For the purposes of these regulations, National Parks shall be categorized as follows:
(a)Premium Parks
(ii)Amboseli National Park
(iii)Lake Nakuru National Park
(b)Urban Safari
(i)Nairobi National Park
(c)Wilderness Parks (A)
(i)Tsavo East National Park
(ii)Tsavo West National Park
(d)Wilderness Parks (B)
(i)Meru National Park
(ii)Kora National Park
(e)Aberdare National Park & Kihari Gate — Special rate
(f)Mountain Parks
(i)Mt. Kenya
(g)Scenic & Special Interest
(i)Hells Gate
(ii)Mt Elgon
(iii)Shimba Hills National Reserve
(iv)Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
(v)Ndere Island
(vi)Tana Primate Reserve
(vii)Chyullu Hills National Park
(viii)Kakamega Forest; and
(ix)All other Parks and Reserves managed by KWS
(h)Marine Parks
(i)Kisite Mpunguti
(ii)Kiunga
(iii)Watamu
(iv)Mombasa; and
(v)Malindi
(i)Sanctuaries
(i)Nairobi Animal Orphanage
(ii)Nairobi Safari Walk; and
(iii)Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
4.(1) The fees set out in the Schedule shall be payable for the matters respectively indicated.
(2)All fees shall be inclusive of 16% value added tax.
(3)The Kenya Wildlife Service shall require not less than two weeks' notice in order to issue written authorization for students' rates.
(4)Any payments made under these Regulations in respect of any matter set out in the Schedule shall be made through the KWS Zurupay App and shall be cashless.
[L.N. 34/2022, r. 3.]
5.Citizens of the East African Community shall be charged the Kenya citizen rates respectively in all Parks, Sanctuaries & Reserves managed by Kenya Wildlife Service on production of relevant documentary proof.
6.The Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) Regulations, (L.N. 207/2010) are revoked.

SCHEDULE [r. 4]

PART I - FEES FOR VEHICLES, BOATS AND AIRCRAFTS

1.Fees for public service vehicles stationed in National Parks and operating from hotels and lodges, camps and other places within the Parks:
 Annual Entry Fee KSh.
(a) For any vehicle with seating accommodation for not more than six passengers and commercial vehicles of less than two tonnes35,000
(b) For any vehicle with seating accommodation for more than six but less than thirteen passengers and commercial vehicles more than 2 tonnes but not more than five tonnes58,000
(c) or any commercial tour vehicle with seating accommodation for more than five but less than thirteen passengers but not stationed in a Park. (vehicle specific)69,600
(d) For any vehicle with seating accommodation for thirteen or more passengers and commercial vehicles of more than five tonnes116,000
2. Fees for annual passes for commercial tourist boats/vessels not exceeding 12 passengers stationed in marine reserves/Parks or operating from hotels and lodges, camps or other places17,500
3. Fees for annual passes for private non-commercial boats/vessels to enter National Parks and marine National Parks and marine reserves6,000
4. Fees for single entries of boats to National Parks and marine Reserves350
5. Fees for single entries to National Parks by vehicles (per day) and Aircrafts (per landing) - 
Per entryKSh.
(a) For any motor vehicle with seating accommodation for not more than five passengers per day350
(b) For any motor vehicle with seating accommodation for more than five but less than thirteen passengers1,200
(c) For any motor vehicle with seating accommodation for more than twelve but less than twenty-five passengers3,000
(d) For any motor vehicle with seating accommodation for more than twenty-four but less than forty-five passengers4,700
(e) For any motor vehicle with seating accommodation for forty-five or more passengers5,800
(g) For trucks and delivery vehicles(i) 1-3 tonnes(ii) 4-7 tonnes(iii) over 7 tonnes6002,5003,500
(h) For any aircraft with seating accommodation for not more than two passengers (less than 3)350
(i) For any aircraft with seating accommodation for more than three but less than seven passenger (3-6) ......600
(j) For any aircraft with seating accommodation for more than seven but less than fourteen passengers (7-14)1,200
(k) For any aircraft with seating accommodation for more than fifteen but less than twenty passengers( 15-20)2,500
(l) For any aircraft with seating accommodation for twenty one or more passengers (21 and above)3,500
(m) Helicopter landing in Mt. Kenya National ParkUS$ 300

PART II - FEES FOR ENTRY INTO NATIONAL PARKS, NATIONAL RESERVES OR SANCTUARIES MANAGED BY THE KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE

[L.N. 34/2022, r. 4.]
1.The following fees shall be applicable for the period between 1st January, 2022 and 30th June, 2022—
(a)Entry fees for adults:
National Park, National Reserve or SanctuaryKenya Citizens/Residents (KSh.)Non-Residents (US$)
Nakuru, Amboseli86060
Tsavo East, Tsavo West51552
Meru, Aberdare, Kora, Kihari gate30052
Hell's Gate, Mt Elgon, Mt. Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk30026
Nairobi43043
All other Parks30025
Mt. Kenya (but not including camping charges)Day trip43052
 Three-day package1,290156
 Four-day package1,720208
 Five-day package2,150260
 Six-day package2,580312
Sanctuaries (Kisumu Impala, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Lake Elementaita21525
Kisite Mpunguti21517
Marine Parks & Reservices13017
(b)Entry fees for:
(i)children aged between three years and eighteen years; and
(ii)students who are not older than twenty-three years who have obtained approval from the Kenya Wildlife Service at last two weeks before the visit and who produce valid student passes:
National Park, National Reserve or SanctuaryKenyaCitizens/Residents(KSh.)Non-Residents (US$)
Nakuru, Amboseli21535
Tsavo East, Tsavo West21535
Meru, Aberdare, Kora21552
Kihari gate21543
Hell's Gate, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk21517
Nairobi21522
All other Parks12513
Mt Kenya (but not including camping charges)Day trip21526
Three-day package64578
Four-day package860104
Five-day package1,075130
Six-day package1,290156
Sanctuaries (Kisumu Impala, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Lake Elementaita)12513
Marine Parks & Reserves12513
2.The following fees shall be applicable for the period between the 1st July, 2022 and the 31st December 2023—
(a)Entry fees for adults:
National Park, National Reserve or SanctuaryKenya Citizens/Residents (Ksh.)Non-Residents (US$)
 High seasonLow seasonHigh seasonLow season
Nakuru, Amboseli8006007040
Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Meru, Aberdare, Kora5003006035
Hell's Gate, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk3002503020
Nairobi5004006040
All other Parks3002502520
Mt. KenyaDay trip4302505230
 Three-day package including camping1,8801350215150
 Four-day package including camping2,5001,800285200
 Five-day package including camping3,1002,250355250
 Six-day package including camping3,7502,700430300
Sanctuaries (Kisumu Impala, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Lake Elementaita)2502002520
Marine Parks & Reserves2001501510
(b)Entry fees for:
(i)children aged between three years and eighteen years; and
(ii)students who are not older than twenty-three years who have obtained approval from the Kenya Wildlife Service at last two weeks before the visit and who produce valid student passes:
National Park, National Reserve or SanctuaryKenya Citizens/Residents (Ksh.)Non-Residents (US$)
 High seasonLow seasonHigh seasonLow season
Nakuru, Amboseli2152152020
Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Meru, Aberdare, Kora2152152020
Hell's Gate, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk2152152020
Nairobi2152152020
All other Parks2152151515
Mt. Kenya (but not including camping charges)Day trip2502502020
 Three-day package1,2001,200105105
 Four-day package1,6001,600140140
 Five-day package2,0002,000175175
 Six-day package2,4002,400430205
Sanctuaries (Kisumu Impala, Nairobi1251251515
National Park, National Reserve or SanctuaryKenya Citizens/Residents (Ksh.)Non-Residents (US$)
 High SeasonLow SeasonHigh SeasonLow Season
Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Lake Elementaita)    
Marine Parks & Reserves1251251010
(c)Additional Special Activities and Conservation Experiences:
ActivityKenya Citizens/Residents (Ksh)Non-Residents (US$)
Water sports in marine Parks and Reserves including wind surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, paddle boating, boat skiing and island picnics500 per person10
Sundowner, bush breakfast, and bush dinner for park visitors not residing within Park or Reserve1,000 per person10
Guided lion tracking in selected parks on prior arrangement10,000100
Guided rhino tracking in selected parks on prior arrangement10,000100
Guided hippo census in selected parks on prior arrangement5,00080
Warden's lecture (where available) for at least ten visitors on prior arrangement3,000 per group25
Ngulia VIP rhino hide (prior booking required)20,000350 per night
Participation in scheduled lion, rhino, or elephant research activities10,000150
Sport fishing in Parks or Reserves, per line1,50050
Virtual KWS Park tours50% of entry fee50% of entry fee
Entry to elephant orphanages in KWS Parks, Reserves or Sanctuaries30010
Event sites in premium and urban parks (KWS terms and conditions shall apply)10 to 30 persons30,000300
 31 to 50 persons40,000400
 51 to 80 persons50,000500
 More than 81 persons60,000600
Event security charges for visitor groups of more than 50 persons87,000870
Guided nature walks and birdwatching300 per person15
Drone charges (KCAA licences required)35,000 per day350
Commercial photography/videography for feature films, adverts, dramas (relevant licences required)20% of total cost20% of total cost
Music videos, vlogs, weddings, short feature films, commercial still photos5,000 per day80
Off-road driving restoration fees30% of total cost30% of total cost
Picnic charges (within KWS premises) excluding vehicle entry fee100 per person10
Photo session (weddings, graduations, or personal events.)3,000 per group30
Vehicle parking charges — KWS HQ, Malindi, Mombasa, Shimoni, Longonot, Hells Gate, Lake Nakuru (Not applicable to visitors with paid vehicle entry tickets)300 per car per day5 per day
Nature Night Walk — Nairobi Safari Walk, Animal Orphanage, Saiwa, Elementaita, Kakamega1,50020
Zuru Kids Boot Camp — Safari Walk and Orphanage (Prior booking required)1,00010
Guided cave exploration (Chyulu, Elgon, Aberdare, Tsavo West and Mt. Kenya)50020
Adults Conservation Boot Camp per person per day (At least 15 persons, prior booking required)2,00020
(d)Special activity fees do not include entry fees into National Parks, National Reserves or Sanctuaries.
(e)A security fee for one section of rangers shall apply in respect of event sites after 6:30 pm.
(f)Additional annual passes:
Annual passKshs
Couple's annual pass (any two adults)80,000
Family annual pass (any two adults and up to five children under the age of 18 years)130,000
(g)Vehicle entry fees
VehicleKsh.
Motorcycle with engine capacity not exceeding 250cc entering Hells Gate, Mt. Kenya, Aberdare, Longonot, Elgon, 01 Donyo Sabuk, Sibiloi, Meru400

PART III - FEES FOR CAMPING AND ACCOMMODATION

1.PUBLIC CAMPSITES
(a)For any person aged 18 years and above:
 Kenya Ksh.Residents KSh.Non-Citizens Residents US $
Premium Parks25060030
All other Parks20035020
(b)For any child aged 3 years and above but below 18 years and students aged up to 23 years having 2 weeks' prior approval from Kenya Wildlife Service and on production of a valid students pass-
Kenya KSh.Residents KSh.Non-Citizens Residents US$
Premium Parks20030025
All other Parks15020015
2.SPECIAL CAMPSITES
(a)For any person aged 18 years and above—
 Kenya KSh.Residents Ksh.Non-Citizens Residents US$
Premium Parks50060050
All other Parks25060035
(b)For any child aged 3 years and above but below 18 years and students up to 23 years having 2 weeks prior approval from Kenya Wildlife Service and on production of a valid students pass—
 Kenya KSh.Residents KSh.Non-Citizens Residents US$
Premium Parks25035025
All other Parks20035020
3.There shall be payable a non-refundable reservation fee in respect of all designated special camp sites at the following rates:
(a)Designated special campsite reservation fee per week or part thereof shall be seven thousand five hundred Kenya shillings.
(b)Cancellation fee for special camp sites/all reserved sites shall be seven thousand five hundred Kenya Shillings.
4.A corporate pass may be issued to eligible utility providers having installations within parks and reserve managed by the Service.

PART IV - SERVICES AND SPECIAL ACTIVITY

(a) ServicesPer Day (KSh.)
Security service per section of ten men per day87,000
Vehicle recovery inside Park7,500
(b) Special ActivityDurationRate (KSh.)
Night Game Drive per personPer trip2,500
Security/Guided tours per guide4 hours2,000
Security/Guided tours per guideover 4 hours3,500
River rafting per personPer trip2,000
Horse riding excluding riderPer day3,000
Private horsesPer day1,200
Fishing (per line)Per day600
Fishing (Mt. Kenya)Per day1,800
CyclingPer day250

PART V—MISCELLANEOUS

[LN 86 of 2016, r. 2.]
1. Safaricard issuance1200
Replacement1200
1A.Two extra entries by the same person and vehicle may be permitted within twenty four hours in Amboseli and Tsavo East National parks only.
2.One extra entry may be permitted within twenty-four hours in any National Park or National reserve, except sanctuaries, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi National Park, Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park.
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