Amboseli National Park Entry Fees

Entry fees to Aamboseli National Park is mainly determined by the residency status and the time of the year the tourists are visiting the park. There are three park fee tiers. Kenyan Citizens, Residents and Non - Residents. Citizens refers to Kenya Citizens with valid National ID / Passports and citizens of Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi in possesion of valid Passports. Residents refer to persons of any nationality residing in Kenya with valid documentation from the Kenyan government while the last category, "Non Residents" or "Foreign Tourists" refers to foreign visitors who do not reside in Kenya.

For Non Residents, if you are visiting during the peak season (July-February), the entrance fee is USD 70 per adult per 24 hours and USD 20 per child under 18 years of age.If visiting during the low season (March - June) the entry fee reduces to USD 60 per adult per 24 hours and USD 20 per child per 24 hours

Most Amboseli safari packages already include the entry fee for tourists so do confirm with your Tour Operator. Fly~In Safaris are the exception as the fee is usually payable upon landing. Note all information and fees listed here is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed for accuracy with the respective park authorities (KWS9.

How to Pay / Mode of Payment : Payment in Cash US Dollars or Kenya Shillings is accepted at the entry gates. Cashless modes are also typically accepted and you can pay via Visa & Mastercard as well as Mpesa Phone Payment. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to avail the cheaper Resident rates.

Amboseli National Park Park Rules

Amboseli National Park Entrance Fees Applicable 2023 ~2024

category

non-residents
Low Season ~ March to June	High Season ~ July to February

east african resident/kenya citizen ~ Low Season

east african resident/kenya citizen ~ High Season

Adult

US$ 40

US$ 70

Ksh 600

Ksh 800

Child***

US$ 20

Ksh 215

Student****

US$ 20

Ksh 215

**Resident rates are applicable to residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Visitors are required to present their National ID (for Kenyan citizens) or Passport displaying Work permits or appropriate Visas to prove resident status upon entrance into the reserve. Visitors without a valid passport are required to pay the non-resident rates.

*** Child rates are applicable to persons 3 to 11 years old. Persons under 3 are free.

****Students rates are only applicable for persons aged up to 23 years old, sponsored by a recognized learning institution, and in possession of a valid student ID and visiting the reserve on a pre arranged school-organised trip or for research authorized by KWS ticketing office at Amboseli National Park. Students must obtain permission to use these special rates at least two weeks in advance of their visit.

Vehicle entry fees

safari vehicle
Less than 6 seats	Ksh 300
6 - 12 seats	Ksh 1,030
13 - 24 seats	Ksh 2,585
25 - 44 seats	Ksh 4,050
45 seats and above	Ksh 5,000
trucks
1 - 3 tons	Ksh 515
4 - 7 tons	Ksh 2,155
8 tons and above	Ksh 3,015

aircraft single landing fees

aircraft capacity	landing fees
Up to 3 seats	Ksh 300
3 - 6 seats	Ksh 500
7 - 14 seats	Ksh 1,000
15 - 20 seats	Ksh 2,155
21 seats and above	Ksh 3,015

Amboseli National Park Rules

Various National Park Rules are in place to ensure that tourists are able to enjoy their visit without endangering themselves or the wildlife in the park. Please respect Amboseli National Park rules and the park officials who are there to protect visitors, the wildlife and the environment.

Below are Park Rules and Regulations:

Driving in the parks is allowed between 6 am and 6 pm only.
The speed limit in the parks is 50km/h and 25km/h in the Nyerere Park.
Animals always have the right of way.
Never feed animals. It will upset their diet and lead to an unnecessary dependence on people.
Keep to the authorized tracks only.
Do not pick, cut or destroy any vegetation or remove any object of biological interest, including eggs, bones and trophies.
Camping is allowed only in designated sites.
Picnicking is allowed only at designated sites.
Do not disturb or harass the wildlife in any way. Radios and music players are forbidden. Please do not imitate animal’s sounds, clap or pound on vehicle or hoot. Do not throw objects to attract animal’s attention.
Do not litter. Keep your waste in the vehicle until it can be properly disposed later at your lodge or camp. Litter can choke or poison animals and birds.
Do not smoke while on game drive and always dispose cigarettes carefully. A burning cigarette can start a wild fire that would cause damage to vegetation and suffering to wildlife and people.
Do not light or cause fire to be lit. If camping, be sure to extinguish your fire carefully.
All visitors must remain in their vehicle within 200 meters of any game animal. Leaving the vehicle in the parks is forbidden except in designated places.
Discourage your driver from approaching the animals too close (25 meters). Lions, cheetahs and leopards are especially nervous; a vehicle can hinder their hunting or make them leave a hard earned meal. Your driver may be banned from the area and/or lose his job.
Domestic pets are forbidden in the parks.
It’s is not allowed to use/operate drones in any park.

Leave the park undisturbed by not leaving or removing anything, animate or inanimate.

Our eco-system depends on a very delicate balance. The less we disturb it the longer we can enjoy it.