Amboseli National Park Fees : Amboseli national park is the second most popular safari destination in Kenya after Masai Mara national reserve, this beautiful Kenya Wildlife safari destination is a land of the giants where large herds of elephants roam beneath the majestic peak of Mount Kilimanjaro – the tallest free standing mountain in AFRICA.
Like other national parks in Kenya, Amboseli national park is under the administration of Kenya Wildlife Services.
Below are park fees for Amboseli national park effective from July 2022 and valid up to December of 2024.
Park Entry Fee
Park entry fee to Amboseli national park is to be paid by visitors on a daily basis and they are valid for 24 hours.
| Category | Low season | High season | ||
| Adult | Child/student | Adult | Child/student | |
| Citizen | 600 Kshs | 215 Kshs | 800ksh | 215 Kshs |
| Resident | 600 Kshs | 215 Kshs | 800ksh | 215 Kshs |
| Non-Resident | 40 US$ | 20 US$ | 70 US$ | 20 US$ |
CAMPING FEES
There are two types of campsites used for camping in Amboseli national park that are special and public campsites.
| Category | Fees(Kshs) | ||
| Adult | Child/student | ||
| Special camp | Citizen | 250 Kshs | 200 Kshs |
| Resident | 250 Kshs | 200 Kshs | |
| Non-Resident | 35 US$ | 20 US$ | |
|
Public campsite |
Citizen | 200 Kshs | 150 Kshs |
| Resident | 200 Kshs | 150 Kshs | |
| Non-Resident | 20 US$ | 15 US$ | |
| Reservation Fees (Non-refundable) 7,500 Kshs | |||
| Cancellation fees 7,500 Kshs | |||
Vehicle and aircraft fees
Vehicle Fees per day
All tourist vehicles entering and operating in Amboseli national park are charge vehicle fees per day and they are charged according to the carrying capacity of the vehicle.
| Carrying capacity | Fees (Kshs) |
| Less than6 seats | 300 |
| 6 to 12 seats | 1,030 |
| 13 to 24 seats | 2,585 |
| 25 to 44 seats | 4,050 |
| 45 seats and above | 5,000 |
Trucks and delivery vehicles
Trucks and delivery vehicles operating in Amboseli national park
entering Nairobi national park are charged fees according to their weight (tonnes)
| Weight | Fees (Kshs) |
| 1 to 3 tonnes | 515 |
| 4 to 7 tonnes | 2,155 |
| Above 7 tonnes | 3,015 |
Vehicles stationed in the park (per year)
Vehicles stationed in Amboseli national park pay a fee basing on the type and weight of the vehicle, this fee is paid on an annual basis.
| Type and Weight | Fees (Kshs) |
| PSVs< 6 seats & commercial Vehicles <2 tonnes | 10,000 |
| PSVs> 6 to 12 seats & commercial Vehicles 2 to 5 tonnes | 10,000 |
| PSVs> 6 to 13 seats & commercial tour Vehicles (not stationed in the park) | 60,000 |
| PSVs> 13 seats & commercial Vehicles 5 tonnes | 100,000 |
Aircraft fees (single landing fees)
| Carrying capacity | Fees (Kshs) |
| Less than 3 seats | 300 |
| 4 to 6 seats | 500 |
| 7 to 14 seats | 1,000 |
| 15 to 20 seats | 2,155 |
| 12 seats and above | 3,015 |
Annual passes
| Category | Fees (Kshs) |
| Adult annual pass | 43,100 |
| Child annual pass | 10,340 |
| Corporate annual pass | 103,440 |
| Personalized tour driver annual pass | 4,000 |
Note: Annual passes are valid for one year.
Special services
| Category | Fees (Kshs) |
| Event security per section of rangers | 75,000 |
| Vehicle recovery inside the park | 7,500 |
Special activities
| Special activities | Fees (Kshs) |
| Night game drive (per person per trip) | 2,155 |
| Security/guided tours(per guide up to 4 hours) |
1,720 |
| Security/guided tours (per guide over 4 hours) | 3,015
|
| Horse riding (excluding rider) – KWS horses | 2,585 |
| Private horses (per day) | 1,030 |
| Walking safaris (per person per day) | 1,500 |
| Cycling (per day)
|
215
|
Important notes
- Categories or status of tourists to Amboseli national park
Visitors to Amboseli national park are categorized as students, children, residents and Non – residents, these fees are used when charging park fees to each and every individual trying to access the park.
- Students
To be categorized as students, one has to be visiting the park on a safari organized by an education institution that is college, secondary , university or institution and visiting the park for research and study purposes. Students are supposed to be aged from 3 years to 23 years.
To be eligible to student fees, the education institution is required to send a letter to Kenya wildlife services informing them about their visit in 2 weeks’ time prior to the safari.
- Children
Children are visitors from 3 years but below the age of 18 years
- Citizens
Visitors categorized as Citizens are individuals with citizenship in Kenya or any of the East Africa community countries that is Uganda, Tanzania, south Sudan, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, Citizen Visitors are required to present valid national IDs and passports of their respective countries.
- Residents
Visitors categorized as residents are foreign visitors working and staying in Kenya, residents are required to present their valid residence documents and work permits which are issued by the government of Kenya.
- Non- residents
Visitors categorized as Non- residents are international visitors with no working permits and residence in Kenya.
Mode of payment
Visitors to Amboseli national park can make payments through cashless modes including Mpesa, Visa Cards, Mastercard and Direct deposits to KWS Bank accounts.
