Nairobi National Park entry fees are KES 1,000 for East African citizens, KES 1,350 for Kenya residents, USD 40 for other African citizens, and USD 80 for non-residents per adult, with children paying half. Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over, persons with disability, children aged five and younger, and registered tour drivers and guides enter free. A combined Nairobi Package adds the Animal Orphanage and the Safari Walk for KES 1,300 per East African adult. Your category depends on your citizenship and residence status, and the published rates apply every day of the year.
What Does Each Visitor Category Pay?
The 4 visitor categories pay KES 1,000 for East African citizens, KES 1,350 for Kenya residents, USD 40 for African citizens, and USD 80 for non-residents per adult. KWS publishes the same rates on the park page, in the fee schedule, and on KWSPay (Kenya Wildlife Service, 2025).
The 4 groups that enter free are Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over, persons with disability, children aged five and younger, and registered tour drivers and guides:
Children aged 5 to 17 pay half the adult rate, and children five and younger enter free.
Kenyan citizens aged 70 years and older.
Persons with a disability, as defined by the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.
Children aged five years and younger.
Tour drivers and guides registered by the Tourism Regulatory Authority and belonging to a registered association.
Carry proof such as a national ID, a disability card, or a professional licence. Rangers check the document against the booking.
Is There a Combined Ticket With the Orphanage and Safari Walk?
Yes, the Nairobi Package covers the park, the Animal Orphanage, and the Safari Walk for KES 1,300 per East African adult. Children pay KES 700, residents pay KES 1,750, and non-residents pay USD 105 (Kenya Wildlife Service, 2025).
The package costs less than buying the three tickets separately. A sanctuary-only package for the Orphanage and Safari Walk costs KES 500 per East African adult.
Which Category Do You Fall Into?
The category you fall into depends on your citizenship and whether you hold a Kenyan residence permit. KWS defines each category in the fee schedule (Kenya Wildlife Service, 2025):
East African citizens hold citizenship of an East African Community country.
Kenya residents are non-citizens living in Kenya on a valid resident permit.
African citizens hold citizenship of an African country outside East Africa.
Non-residents are visitors from every other country.
KWS counts a child as aged 5 to 17. Visitors driving themselves carry the same ID at the gate, and rental terms sit on self drive car hire in Nairobi.
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Yes, the published rates apply every day, while KWS runs occasional free-entry offers for citizens on set dates. In December 2025, KWS offered free places to Kenyan family and group visitors from Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve.
Yes, students on an organised school or college trip pay the child rate. KWS limits the student rate to visitors aged 23 or younger travelling under their institution.
Is Entry Charged Per Day?
Yes, entry is a daily fee covering a single entry for up to 24 hours. A second entry on a later day needs a new ticket.
Is Each Passenger Charged Separately?
Yes, each passenger is charged the visitor fee for their own category. The vehicle pays one separate vehicle fee.
Are Non-Resident Tickets Priced in Dollars?
Yes, non-resident and African-citizen tickets are priced in US dollars. Citizen and resident tickets are priced in Kenyan shillings.
Is Cash Accepted at the Gate?
No, the gates do not take cash, because KWS collects park fees through KWSPay. Pay online before you travel.
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