Lake Nakuru National Park Fees 2023-December 2024 : Famous for its pink flamingos that give an illusion of covering the whole lake, Lake Nakuru national park is the ultimate safari destination in Kenya which will give you the chance to watch a number of different attractions that will give you the opportunity to watch a number of bird species making it one of the birding destinations in the wild, the endangered species like the endangered white rhinos, the black rhinos that pone can be seen in the grasslands and woodlands that harbor number of different wildlife species making it one of the national parks to visit for the ultimate safari experience.
For a traveller interested in booking your safari in the park to enjoy a number of activities, here are the rates that will ensure you plan accordingly for a memorable Kenya safaris.
Park Entry Fee
All the park entry fees in Lake Nakuru national park are charged daily so when the 24 hours elapse, you will get to pay the next day’s fees.
| 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
For travellers interested in sleeping out-doors, there are a range of campsites that you can choose from in the park to help you get the thrill of sleeping in the wild. This can be done on either private or public campsites at the rates below.
| 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 Fees per day
The vehicle and air craft fees are charged daily and based on the carrying capacity.
| 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
These fees are based on the weight (tonnes) of the vehicle.
| 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)
The vehicles that are stationed in the park are charged based on their type of weight and the carrying capacity.
| 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
|
Categories/status of tourists
The different types of travellers/ tourists in the park have different rates therefore you should consider finding out from your tour operator or from the table above to know the different rates to help you save some money during your trip planning. Visitors vising Lake Nakuru national park in a Kenya safari are categorized as students, children, residents and non-residents.
Students- these are recognized visitors from recognized educational institutions that is the primary level, secondary, tertiary and university level. The age bracket for people eligible for the student fees are people from the age of 3-23 years. For students interested in visiting the park they should write a letter to the Kenya wildlife services showing interest in visiting the park 2 weeks prior to their day of visit which will help in the making of preparations and ensure they charge the said fees. Students visiting the park privately are not eligible for the student fees.
Visitors considered as children are of the range 3-18 years and above that they are considered adults.
Citizens are visitors with Kenya citizenships and citizens of East Africa community countries including Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, Citizen Visitors present valid national IDs and passports of their respective countries.
Residents are foreign visitors working and staying in Kenya,
Non- residents/ international tourists
Non-resident visitors are visitors who are foreigners with no residence or work in Kenya.
