Masai Mara Entrance Fees 2026/2027: Complete Guide and Tips for Visitors
Masai Mara National Reserve Fees 2026/2027
Masai Mara National Reserve Fees 2027. The Masai Mara fees that have been updated from 2023 and have run through 2026 as well are still valid in 2027. Until the Narok County Government changes the rates, it is these same rates that shall be followed throughout.
Important Update on Timing: The 12-hour rule.
- Validity of the Masai Mara Park entrance fees is only 12 hours. Travelers staying inside the reserve are required to pay daily Masai Mara entry fees, which permit is valid from 6 am to 6 pm.
- Secondly, all travelers departing the park by road should do so by 10 am. Any exit beyond this time attracts additional daily entry fees.
- Travelers departing by air and residing either inside or outside the reserve should arrive at the airstrip by 10 am. Any extension beyond this time is considered an additional day in park fee.
- 2-hour transit tickets are issued to guests coming from facilities outside the reserve, at the gate of entry. This is to allow them to reach the airstrips within the reserve.
Park Entrance Fees
Adults. Masai Mara Park fees 2027 are USD 100 per nonresident adult per day from January to June. USD 200 per nonresident adult per day from July to December.
Children. Masai Mara park fees are USD 50 per child per day throughout the year. Children aged 9 to 17 years are charged. Persons above 17 are considered adults. Children 8 years and below are exempted from Masai Mara park entrance fees and thus enter for free.
How to Pay or Mode of Payment
Payment in cash is accepted in the Masai Mara, but not at the western side of the reserve, which includes the Mara Triangle –Mara Conservancy area, which only accepts cashless payments. Payment in cash is either in US Dollars or in Kenya Shillings. Cashless payment is either by Visa, MasterCard, or M-Pesa Mobile Money.
Cashless modes are also accepted across other gates, including Sekenani gate and Talek gates. At the gates, citizens and residents are expected to carry an identification document and proof of residency to access the cheaper Resident or citizen rates.
Prepayment is also possible through the KAPS Company that is in the KATO office, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Pre-payment gives travelers a chance to obtain tickets in advance.
Masai Mara National Reserve Entrance Fees Table
| Category | Non-Residents | East African Residents | Kenyan Citizens |
| Adult | USD100 Jan-June
USD200 July-Dec |
Ksh2,500 Jan-June
Ksh5000 July-Dec |
Ksh1,500 Jan-June
Ksh3,000 July-Dec |
| Child | USD50 All Year | Ksh1,000 Jan-June
Ksh2,000 July-Dec |
Ksh300 Jan-June
Ksh500 July-Dec |
| Student | USD 50 | Ksh300 | Ksh300 Jan-June
Ksh500 July-Dec |
Important to Note:
- Kenyan citizens refer to Kenyans who are nationals.
- Residents are persons who are residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Passports should be shown to prove identity and resident status.
- Non-residents are persons who come from all other countries not Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.
- Children are persons aged 9 to 17 years. Persons under 8 enter for free.
- Student rates are applicable for persons aged 17 years only, sponsored by a recognized learning institution and in possession of a valid student ID. They should also be visiting the park on a pre-arranged school-organized trip or specifically for research purposes authorized by a ticketing office of the Masai Mara Reserve in Narok. Advance permission is to be sought.
Vehicle Entry Fees
| Safari Vehicles | |
| Less Than 6 Seats | Ksh400 |
| 6-12 Seats | Ksh1,000 |
| 13-24 Seats | Ksh3,000 |
| 24-44 Seats | Ksh4,000 |
| 45 Seats and Above | Ksh5,000 |
| Trucks | |
| 1-3 Tons | Ksh700 |
| 4-7 Tons | Ksh2,500 |
| 8 Tons and Above | Ksh3,500 |
Masai Mara Camping Fees
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Category |
Non-Residents | East African Residents | East African Citizens | |||
| Public Campsite | Private Campsite | Public Campsite | Private Campsite | Public Campsite | Private Campsite | |
| Adult | USD30 | USD40 | Ksh1,000 | Ksh1,500 | Ksh1,000 | Ksh1,000 |
| Child | USD20 | USD20 | Ksh200 | Ksh500 | Ksh200 | Ksh200 |
| Student | USD20 | USD20 | Ksh200 | Ksh500 | Ksh200 | Ksh200 |
Travelers should note that camping in Masai Mara requires hiring 2 rangers for nighttime security.
Masai Mara National Reserve is an amazing African safari park that has many travelers visiting it all year through. The Masai Mara National Reserve fees come in handy to help guide you as you plan your Kenya safari tour. Get in touch with us to help you plan your ultimate Masai Mara safari, Masai Mara migration safari, or Kenya wildlife safari for the ultimate African safari experience.
