Masai Mara National Reserve Entry Fees & Park Rules
Masai Mara National Reserve Entry Fees
Masai Mara National Reserve Entry Fees & Park Rules: Nestled in southwest Kenya in Narok County, Masai Mara National Reserve is the most popular and visited reserve in Kenya.
The extraordinary safari destination attracts travelers from all over the world thanks to the Great Wildebeest Migration, which spends time in the reserve during its annual migration and the Big Five.
Masai Mara National Reserve is administered by The Narok County—a community Based Body and here are the entry fees.
Non-Residents (Accommodation inside the Park) – Per Day
| Category | Rate (US $) | Season |
| Adults | USD 200 | July–December |
| Adults | USD 100 | January–June |
| Children | USD 50 | All year-round |
| Students | USD 50 | All year-round |
Non-Residents (Accommodation outside the Park)—Per Day
| Category | Rate (US $) | Season |
| Adults | USD 200 | July–December |
| Adults | USD 100 | January–June |
| Children | USD 50 | All year-round |
| Students | USD 50 | All year-round |
Citizens—Per Day
| Category | Rate (KSH) per person |
| Adults | KSH 3,000 |
| Children | KSH 1,000 |
| Students | KSH 1,000 |
Narok Residents – Per Day
| Category | Rate (KSH) per person |
| Adults | KSH 2,000 |
| Children (under 10 years of Age) | FREE |
| Children (Above 10 years of Age) | KSH 500 |
East African Residents Per Day
| Category | Rate (KSH) per person |
| Adults | KSH 4,500 |
| Children | KSH 2,000 |
| Students | KSH 2,000 |
Note: Daily Entry Fees in Maasai Mara National Reserve are valid from 6 am to 6 pm (12 hours’ basis)
Departure By Road – all visitors departing from the Reserve by road should exit the reserve not later than 10 am; exiting beyond this time will attract additional entry fee
Departure By Air—All visitors residing both inside and outside the reserve exiting by air should arrive at the airstrip not later than 10 am; extensions beyond this time will be considered an additional day in park so extra entry fees will apply. A 2-hour transit ticket will be issued to the guests coming from facilities outside the reserve at the gate of entry to allow the visitors to reach the airstrips within the reserve.
How to Pay / Mode of Payment
Fees in Maasai Mara National Reserve are made in Cash US Dollars or Kenyan shillings, and they are accepted at all the entry gates except if you are paying for entry at the western side of the reserve, which is the Mara–Triangle–Mara Conservancy area, where only cashless payments are accepted, either Visa/Mastercard or Mpesa Mobile Money.
Cashless modes are accepted as an option for all the other entry gates, including the Sekenani and Talek gates. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to avail themselves of the Resident rates.
Pre-Payment (obtaining tickets in advance) is possible through the KAPS company located in the KATO Office, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
Camping Fees
| CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENTS |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENTS |
EAST AFRICAN CITIZENS |
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| 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, a nonrefundable booking Fee of Ksh 10,000 is paid
Vehicle Entry Fees
| SAFARI VEHICLE | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh 500 |
| 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
| 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 nighttime security.
Rangers are transported to/from your campsite and food and accommodation for the rangers are not required.
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 | |
Masai Mara National Reserve (Narok County—Sekenani, Talek, Musiara & Oloolaimutia Gates)
| CATEGORY |
NON-RESIDENTS |
EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN | |
| INSIDE PARK | OUTSIDE
PARK |
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| Adult | US$ 70 | US$ 80 | Ksh 1,200 | Ksh 1,000 |
| Child*** | US$ 40 | US$ 45 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 |
| Student**** | US$ 40 | Ksh 500 | Ksh 300 | |
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
| ACTIVITY | RANGER FEES |
| Game Drive (+6hrs) | Ksh 3,000 |
| Game Drive (-6hrs) | Ksh 1,500 |
| Full Night Camp Security | Ksh 4,000 |
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 2,000 |
| 21 Seats And Above | Ksh 3,000 |
Note: Landing Fees can be paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi with checks 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 Bordering Maasai Mara National Reserve, such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Ol Kinyei & Enonkishu Conservancies.
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENT | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT | KENYAN CITIZEN |
| Adult | US$ 80 -120 | Ksh 1,000 – 2,000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2,000 |
| Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 |
