MASAI MARA PARK FEES
Masai Mara park fees : Masai Mara national reserve is the world cup of wildlife viewing and one of the Top safari destinations in Africa stretching 1,510 square meters comprising of a vast scenic expanse of gently rolling Africa Savannah plains and lies at the altitude of 1,500 – 2,170 meters above the sea level.
Masai Mara national reserve is located in South west Kenya
Masai Mara national reserve together with Serengeti national park in Tanzania forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems in the world, the reserve hosts over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded bird species. Some of the animals hosted in Masai Mara national reserve include lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, cheetahs, rhinos, wildebeests, Giraffes, Zebras among others. Masai Mara national reserve is famously known for the annual wildebeest migration which see over 1.5 million wildebeests accompanied by hundred thousands of zebras and gazelles (Thomson and Grant’s gazelles).
For those wishing to visit Masai Mara national reserve on a Kenya safari, here are Masai Mara park fees.
Entry Fees
Entry fees to Masai Mara national reserve to Masai Mara national reserve are charged and paid basing on the location of the accommodation facility one is going to stay at during their Masai Mara safari.
- If you are staying at a safari lodge or camp located inside the reserve, the entrance fee is USD 70 per adult per 24 hours and USD 40 per child under 12 years of age.
- If you are staying outside the main reserve the entry fees are USD 80 per adults per 24 hours and 45 USD per 24 hours. These fees applies to both the Narok side of the main reserve and Mara conservancy in the western corridor of the reserve.
- Note: for Mara conservancy, persons under 18 years of age are also extended the child rate.
Masai Mara National Reserve (Narok County), Mara Conservancy (Mara Triangle) and other conservancies fees
These park fees are applicable to when accessing Masai Mara national reserve through Narok county, Sekenani, Talek, Musiara and Oloolaimutia gates.
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENTS | Kenyan residents | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN | ||
| INSIDE PARK | OUTSIDE PARK | |||||
| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1,200 | Ksh 1,000 | Ksh 1,000 | |
| Child | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | Ksh 300 | |
| Student | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |||
Note:
Some of the popular accommodation facilities (lodges and camps) in Masai Mara national reserve are located inside and they are best accessed from Sekanani Gate, these include Sarova Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Governors Camp (main), Ol Moran Camp, Mara Explorer Camp, Mara Leisure Camp, Fig Tree Camp, Mara Intrepids Camp, Mara Simba Lodge and Sand River Masai Mara Camp. Clients staying in these accommodations pay a rate of USD 70 per adult per 24 hours.
Vehicle Entry Fees
Each and every vehicle entering the endless plains of Masai Mara national reserve has to pay a fee which is charged basing on the carrying capacity of the vehicle.
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 24 Seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 – 44 Seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
| TRUCKS | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 – 7 Tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 Tons And Above | Ksh 3,500 |
Other Fees
| CATEGORY | ADULT | CHILD |
| Hot Air Balloon Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) Note – This Is Usually Included In The Balloon Flight Prices | US$ 50 | US$ 20 |
| Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) | Ksh 1,500 | |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) | US$ 400 | |
Mara Conservancy (Mara Triangle) Entry Via Purungat Bridge Gate, Oloololo Gate Or Serena Airstrip
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENTS | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN |
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| INSIDE PARK | OUTSIDE PARK | |||||
| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1.200 | Ksh 1000 | ||
| Child | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | ||
| Student | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |||
Some of the accommodation facilities (lodges and camps) are located inside the Mara conservancy and these include Mara Serena Safari Lodge and Little Governors Camp. Rates for accommodations situated inside the reserve are different for those situated outside reserve.
Camping Fees
| CATEGORY | Non-Resident | East African Residents | East African Citizens | ||||
| Public Campsite | Private Campsite | Public Campsite | Private Campsite | Public Campsite | Private Campsite | ||
| Adult | US$ 30 | US$ 40 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,500 | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | |
| Children | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | |
| Student** | US$ 20 | US$ 20 | KES 200 | KES 500 | KES 200 | KES 200 | |
Note:
- For private campsite booking fee is KSH 10,000, private campsite in Masai Mara national reserve include include Ndovu, Dirisha, Kijito, Kishanga, Kiboko and more.
- Public campsites include Eluai, Iseiya and Oloololo Campsites
Masai Mara Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 400 |
| 6 – 12 Seats | Ksh 1,000 |
| 13 – 24 Seats | Ksh 3,000 |
| 24 – 44 Seats | Ksh 4,000 |
| 45 Seats And Above | Ksh 5,000 |
| TRUCKS | |
| 1 – 3 Tons | Ksh 700 |
| 4 – 7 Tons | Ksh 2,500 |
| 8 Tons And Above | Ksh 3,500 |
Ranger Fees
While in Masai Mara national reserve you are required to have a ranger guide and here are the rates to hire rangers
| ACTIVITY | RANGER FEES |
| Game Drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game Drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Full Night Camp Security | Ksh 4,000 |
Note:
- It is mandatory for campers at private campsites to hire two rangers for night – time security, rangers are transported to and from your campsite. And food and accommodation for the rangers are required.
Aircraft Single Landing Fees
Each and every aircraft landing in Masai Mara national reserve or the neighboring conservancies and ranches have to pay landing fees as below
| 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 2,000 |
| 21 Seats And Above | Ksh 3,000 |
Note: Landing Fees can be paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi cheques made payable to Mara Conservancy.
Other Fees
| CATEGORY | ADULT | CHILD |
| Ballooning Landing Fee (Per Person Per Landing) | US$ 50 | US$ 20 |
| Horse Riding Fee (Per Horse Per Day) | Ksh 1,500 | |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-Resident) | US$ 400 | |
Other conservancies and Game ranches
Maasai Mara national reserve is borders by several conservancies and ranches such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Ol Kinyei & Enonkishu Conservancies.
Entrance fees for these conservancies and Game ranches are as follows
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN |
| Adult | US$ 80 -120 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 |
| Child | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 |
Important points to note about park fees in Masai Mara national reserve
Resident rates
These rates are applicable to residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Visitors of this category are required to present their National ID for Kenyan Citizens or Passport displaying work permits or appropriate Visa as proof for their resident status upon entrance. Visitors without a valid passport are required to pay the Non-resident rates.
Child rate
These rates are applicable to persons 3 to 17 years of age, persons under the age of 3 are free.
Student rates
These 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-organized trip or research authorized by ticketing office of the Masai Mara national reserve in Narok. Students must obtain a permission to use these special rates at least 2 weeks prior to their visit.
How to pay (Mode of Payment)
Payments in Masai Mara national reserve are accepted in Cash in US Dollar or Kenya shilling at the entry gates, cashless modes are also accepted and can be made via Visa and Mastercard as well as the local Kenyan Mpesa phone payment.
When making payments, citizens and residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to be eligible to cheaper resident rates.
Pre payment – obtain tickets in advance through the KAPS company located in the KATO office, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
