The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has set the entry fees for Nairobi National Park in 2026, with rates varying by visitor category. The fees, which took effect on October 1, 2025, and remain in force through 2026, are part of the national KWS conservation fee schedule. The park is classified as an Urban Park by KWS. A tiered pricing model is used, with Kenyans paying one rate, East African Community citizens paying a different rate, and non-residents paying the highest rate, typically quoted in US dollars.
The entry fees for Nairobi National Park in 2026 are charged by visitor category. East African citizen adults pay KES 1,000, Kenya resident adults pay KES 1,350, African citizen adults pay USD 40, and non-resident adults pay USD 80. Children and eligible students pay reduced rates, with children aged 5 years and younger exempt from conservation fees. The vehicle entry fees apply separately, with charges depending on the vehicle's seating capacity.
Kenyan and East African citizen adults pay KES 1,000 to enter Nairobi National Park, which is triple the old KES 430 rate. This rate applies to citizens of Kenya and other qualifying East African Community visitors. To qualify for this rate, visitors must present their National ID or a passport displaying work permits or appropriate visas.
Kenya residents pay KES 1,350 per adult and KES 675 per child or eligible student to enter Nairobi National Park. This category applies to foreign nationals legally resident in Kenya with valid resident documentation. To qualify for the Kenya resident rate, visitors must present valid residence documentation during booking or at the gate.
Non-resident international visitors pay USD 80 per adult and USD 40 per child or eligible student to enter Nairobi National Park. This is the highest entry fee category, applying to visitors who do not qualify as East African citizens, Kenya residents, or African citizens under the KWS definitions. Fees are quoted in dollars for foreign visitors but settled in shillings at the prevailing exchange rate.
Free entry to Nairobi National Park applies to Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five years old, and persons with disabilities. Valid identification documents are required to claim these exemptions. The park operates a fully cashless payment system, with cash not accepted at any gate. The Nairobi Safari Package offers discounted bundled prices to tourists visiting the park, the orphanage, and the safari walk.
The Nairobi National Park vehicle entry fees range from KES 600 for vehicles with fewer than 6 seats to KES 5,000 for vehicles with 45 seats and above. The park entry ticket is separate from safari vehicle hire, guide fees, transport, or optional attractions such as Nairobi Safari Walk and the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. Tickets are paid online through the KWS/eCitizen system, with visitors choosing the category that matches their status.
Key points
- East African citizen adults pay KES 1,000 to enter Nairobi National Park.
- Non-resident adults pay USD 80 to enter Nairobi National Park.
- Free entry applies to Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons with disabilities.
