Entry Fees For Masai Mara National Park Triples, Here’s The New Charges

Starting January 2024, Kenyans and foreign tourists wishing to enter the Masai Mara National Park will start paying more as the County Government of Narok tripled entry fees after four months of heated debate over the matter.

According to the new charges, Kenyan adult citizens now pay 3,000 shillings from 1,000 shillings. Children and students will pay 1,000 shillings from 300 shillings. On the other hand, Narok residents will pay 2,000 shillings for adults, and 500 shillings for children above 10 years while those below 10 years of age will gain free entrance.

Residents from East Africa will pay 4,500 shillings for adults while children and students will have to pay 2,000 shillings each. Foreigner rates have also increased to 15,060 shillings between January and June and Ksh30,120 shillings for the rest of the year. Foreign children and students will be expected to pay 7,530 shillings.

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“Narok County Government has confirmed that the Masai Mara Park Fees for 2024 will be increased to USD 100 per non-resident adult per day from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, and USD 200 per non-resident adult per day, from July 1 2024 onwards. These increased rates were a proposal but have now been confirmed by the County Government as of mid-October 2023.” Read a notice on its website in part.

The county government further indicated that the park fees will be influenced by whether visitors reside within the park or outside. For all visitors residing inside the main national reserve this year, the entrance fee is 10,542 shillings per adult per day and 6,026 shillings per child under 12 years of age. Those living outside will part with 12,048 shillings for adults and 6,777 shillings for children.

The complaints of the safari and tourism agency categories in recent months have been to no avail. With additional income,’ the KWS management had explained that they would be able to improve our services and the maintenance of the parks, as well as control and security.

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