Masai Mara National Reserve fees 2021
Masai Mara National Reserve fees 2021
Masai Mara national reserve fees 2021: Masai Mara national reserve is a prime Kenya safari destination situated in the rift valley province of Kenya in the southwestern region of the country, Masai Mara national reserve is the most visited safari destination in Kenya receiving tourists from all parts of the world. Masai Mara national reserve is under the management and administration of Trans-Mara and Narok County Councils, this governing body responsible for drafting parks of Masai Mara national reserve and all the activities taking place in the reserve.
Below are the Masai Mara national reserve rates for 2021
- Entrance fees
Entrance fees in Masai Mara national reserve are charged to each and every individual entering Masai Mara national reserve and they are paid depending on the accommodation you are staying at on your safari either inside the park or outside. Masai Mara Entrance fees have a validity of 24 hours.
| CATEGORY | NON RESIDENTS (US$) | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENTS
(Kshs) |
KENYAN CITIZEN (Kshs) | |
| INSIDE THE PARK | OUTSIDE THE PARK | |||
| ADULT | 70 | 80 | 1,200 | 1,000 |
| CHILD | 40 | 45 | 500 | 300 |
| STUDENT | 40 | FREE | 500 | 300 |
Entrance fees to other conservancies and game ranches
These fees are entrance fees protected areas bordering Masai Mara national reserve such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara Nabiosho, Olara Motorogi, Ol Kinye and Enonkishu conservancies.
| Category | Non-Residents (US$) | East African Residents (Kshs) | Kenyan citizen (Kshs) |
| Adult | 80 – 120 | 1,000 – 2,000 | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| Child | 45 – 75 | 500 – 1500 | 300 – 1000 |
- Camping fees
| CATEGORY | NON-RESIDENTS | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENTS
(Kshs) |
KENYAN CITIZEN (Kshs) | |||
| Public campsite | Private campsite | Public campsite | Private campsite | Public campsite | Private campsite | |
| ADULT | 30 | 40 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| CHILD | 20 | 20 | 200 | 500 | 200 | 200 |
| STUDENT | 20 | 20 | 200 | 500 | 200 | 200 |
Note: private camping requires booking at a fee of Kshs 10,000
- private campsites in Masai Mara national reserve include Ndovu, Dirisha, Kijito, Kishanga, Kiboko and many more
- Public campsites in Masai Mara national reserve include Eluai, Iseiya and Oloololo Campsites
- VEHICLE ENTRY FEES
Safari vehicle
| Category/no of seats | Fees (Kshs) |
| Less than 6 seats | 400 |
| 6-12 seats | 1,000 |
| 13-24 seats | 3,000 |
| 24-44 seats | 4,000 |
| 45 seats and above | 5,000 |
Trucks
| Category in tons | Fees (Kshs) |
| 1-3 tons | 700 |
| 4-7 tons | 2,500 |
| 8 tons and above | 3,500 |
- Aircraft single landing fees
| Aircraft capacity | Fees (Kshs) |
| Up to 3 seats | 300 |
| 3-6 seats | 500 |
| 7-14 seats | 1,000 |
| 15-20 seats | 2,000 |
| 21 seats and above | 3,000 |
Note: landing fees in Masai Mara national reserve are paid at the KAPS Office in Nairobi with cheques made payable to Mara Conservancy
- Ranger fees
| Activity | Fees (Kshs) |
| Game drive (more than 6 hours) | 3,000 |
| Game drive (less than 6 hours) | 1,500 |
| Full night camp security | 4,000 |
Note: for campers at private campsites it is mandatory to hire two rangers for night- time security
Other fees
| Category | Adult (US$) | Child (US$) |
| Hot Air Balloon landing fees | 50 | 20 |
| Horse riding fees (per horse per day) | Kshs 1,500 | Kshs 1,500 |
| Annual Research Permits (Non-residents) | 400 | 400 |
Categories of Masai Mara rates in details
Resident rates – resident rates are applicable to residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, as evidence to their status visitors are required to present their national IDs, Passport or valid working permits.
Child rates – child rates are applicable to individuals from the age of 3 – 11 years, individuals of 3 years and below are free
Student rates – student rates are only applicable to persons to the age of 23 years from a recognized learning institution and posses a valid student ID visiting Masai Mara national reserve on a pre arranged school-organized trip or research purposes.
Mode of payment/how to pay Masai Mara national reserve park fees
- Payment in cash (in US dollars and Kenya shillings)is accepted at the entry gates of Masai Mara national reserve
- Cashless modes are also accepted at the park’s gates, cashless payments accepted at the reserve include Visa & MasterCard and for Kenyan tourists Mpesa phone payments are accepted.
Masai Mara national reserve rules and regulations
These rules and regulations were drafted to guide tourists while in Masai Mara national reserve on a safari experience and they include
- keep the speed limit in a range of 50 km/hr on graded roads and 30 km/hr on other roads
- always slow down for animals
- do not off-road in high use river zones
- off-loading in low use zone is permitted only for viewing big cats
- avoid unnecessary actions like clapping, cheering and shouting which result into noise while in the park
- do not stir or stand on the vehicle’s roof at any time
- always stay at a distance of more than 25 meters away from animals
- when driving always keep on graded road and cut tracks in high use and river zones
