Below is the entrance fee for Maasai Mara National Park for the years 2024 and 2025:
category | non-residents inside park* outside park | east african resident** | kenyan citizen | |||
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 |
Camping Fees
category | non-residents public campsite private campsite* | east african residents public campsite private campsite* | east african citizens 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 |
* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000
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 |
* It is mandatory for campers at private campsites to hire two rangers for night-time security. Rangers are transported to/from your campsite and food and accommodation for the rangers is not required. For more details
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 inside park* outside park | east african resident** | kenyan citizen | |||
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 |
*Some of the lodges and camps located inside the Mara Conservancy are Mara Serena Safari Lodge and Little Governors Camp.
**Resident rates are applicable to residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Visitors are required to present their National ID (for Kenyan citizens) or Passport displaying Work permits or appropriate Visas to prove resident status upon entrance into the reserve. Visitors without a valid passport are required to pay the non-resident rates.
*** Child rates are applicable to persons 3 to 17 years of age. Persons under 3 are free.
****Students 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-organised trip or for research authorized by ticketing office of the Masai Mara Reserve in Narok. Students must obtain permission to use these special rates at least two weeks in advance of their visit.
Camping Fees
category | non-resident public campsite private campsite* | east african residents public campsite private campsite* | east african citizens 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 |
* Private Campsite Booking Fee = Ksh 10,000(more details on Public Campsites include Eluai, Iseiya and Oloololo Campsites. Private campsites include Ndovu, Dirisha, Kijito, Kishanga, Kiboko and more. See www.marabookings.co.ke/ to book these directly with the Reserve / Park.
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 |
* It is mandatory for campers at private campsites to hire two rangers for night-time security. Rangers are transported to/from your campsite, and food and accommodation for the rangers are not required. For more details
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 |
* Landing Fees can be paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi with 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 & Game Ranches bordering Masai 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 – 2000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 | |
Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 |