The Kenya Wildlife Service is planning to more than triple park entry fees to KSh2,000 from January 2024 in a move that will see tourists dig deeper into their pockets.
A schedule of fees currently out for public participation shows the highest entry amount will be at parks such as Nairobi National Park, which is frequented by visitors within the city.
The East African Community and resident adults will pay KSh2,000 during the high season which starts from July to March to visit the park, up from KSh430.
Adults from the rest of Africa, as well as those from international destinations, will part with $50 (KSh7,167) and $100 (KSh14,335) respectively during the high season in the proposed rates.
During the low season which starts from April to June, the agency will charge EAC and resident adults KSh2,000 to enter Nairobi National Park.
Adults from the rest of the world will part with $20 (KSh2,867) and $100 (KSh14,335).
The wildlife custodian has been charging adult citizens staying in the country KSh430 while children have been paying KSh215.
Non-resident adults are paying $43 (KSh6,164) while children and students part with $22(KSh3,153) to visit the park.
At Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Park which are classified as premium facilities, it will charge EAC and resident adults KSh1,000 during the high season.
Adults from the rest of Africa, as well as those from international destinations, will pay $50(KSh7,167) and $100 (KSh14,335) respectively.
During the low season which starts from April to June, the Service will charge EAC and resident adults KSh800 to enter the park. Adults from Africa and the rest of the world will pay $35 (KSh5,017) and $80 (KSh11,468) respectively during the low season.
KWS has been charging Kenyan adults KSh860 and children KSh215. Non-Kenyan adults pay $60(KSh8,601) while children produce $35 (KSh5,017).
