KWS to implement new park fees from Wednesday

Those who had already booked and paid through the eCitizen platform prior to the announcement will not be affected. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will implement new conservation fees for its national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025. These revised fees, approved by Parliament on September 25, 2025, aim to enhance conservation efforts and improve visitor experiences.

The new fees are anchored in the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025 (Legal Notice No. 160 of 2025).
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga assured that visitors who have already booked and paid via the eCitizen platform before the announcement will not be affected.
This is the first comprehensive review of conservation fees in 18 years, despite rising operational costs.

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