KWS announces new park entry fees effective October 1, 2025

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced that new conservation fees for entry into national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries will take effect on October 1, 2025. The changes are outlined under the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025, approved by Parliament on September 25. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano assured the public that the transition will be smooth, while KWS Director General Erustus Kanga clarified that all bookings paid through eCitizen before the announcement will be honoured under the old rates.