- KWS has revised student entry fees for national parks and reserves under its Wild Scholars programme, effective until November 30, 2026.
- Premium park fees for students have dropped from Ksh750 to Ksh500, while urban and wilderness park fees have been reduced from Ksh500 to Ksh400.
- Scenic park and reserve fees have been cut from Ksh250 to Ksh200, with children under six admitted free at all participating parks.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has revised entry fees for students visiting national parks and reserves, with the reduced rates in effect until November 30, 2026.
The changes fall under the agency’s Wild Scholars programme and apply to schools and students only, from nursery level through university.
The reduced fees apply exclusively to organised school or student visits, covering nursery, primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities. Children under six years are admitted free of charge at all participating parks. KWS has stated that terms and conditions apply and has advised schools to confirm booking requirements before travelling.
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The revised rates are split across three park categories. At premium parks, comprising Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park, student entry fees have dropped from Ksh750 to Ksh500.
At urban and wilderness parks, namely Nairobi National Park, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park, fees have been reduced from Ksh500 to Ksh400.
At scenic parks and reserves, including Hell’s Gate, Mt Elgon, Mt Longonot, Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary, Shimba Hills and Kakamega National Reserve, fees have dropped from Ksh250 to Ksh200.
By Benedict Aoya
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