Maasai Mara Reserve fees 2023 are the different fees levied by the Narok County board responsible for the protection and conservation of this much sought after Kenya national Park, Masai Mara National Reserve.
Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya is the most popular Kenya wildlife safari destination in Kenya located in South West Kenya covering an area of 1,510 square kilometers. The Masai Mara National Reserve is part of a much large ecosystem, the Mara – Serengeti Ecosystem that spans to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and even covers the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
To access the Masai Mara National Reserve, there are different gates to make use of depending on your location. The Masai Mara National Reserve gates include Sekenani, Talek, Musiara & Oloolaimutia gate.
CATEGORY | NON – RESIDENTS | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENT** | KENYAN CITIZEN | |
INSIDE PARK | OUTSIDE PARK | |||
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 | |
Note: visitors staying in lodges and camps inside Maasai Mara National Reserve including among others Sarova Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Governors Camp (main), Ol Moran Camp, Mara Explorer Camp, Mara Leisure Camp, Fig Tree Camp, Mara Intrepids Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Julia’s River Camp, Sentrim Mara Camp and Sand River Masai Mara Camp have to pay USD 70 per adult per 12 hours. Most of these lodges are accessed using Sekenani Gate of Masai Mara National Reserve.
Visitors staying outside the park pay USD 80 per adult for 12 hours and USD 45 per child under the age of 12 years.
Note: Daily Entry Fees in Maasai Mara National Reserve are valid from 6 am to 6 pm
Departure By Road – all guests 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 – Guests residing both inside and outside the reserve by air should arrive at the airstrip not later than 10am, extension 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 reach the airstrips within the reserve.
There are additional rules to apply and you are encouraged to aptly liaise with your safari planner that all is in order.
How to do I pay Masai Mara National Reserve Fees 2023/2024
Park fees in Maasai Mara National Reserve are levied in US Dollars or Kenya Shillings and they are accepted at the entry gates expect if you are paying for entry to the western side of the reserve that is 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 Sekenani and Talek gates. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to avail for the Resident rates which are relatively cheaper.
Pre-Payment (obtain 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 | |||
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 Non-refundable booking Fee of Ksh 10,000 is paid
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 |
Note: 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.
Other Masai Mara National Reserve Fees 2023/2024
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 Vehicle Entry Fees 2023/2024
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 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 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 – 2000 | Ksh 1,000 – 2000 |
Child*** | US$ 45 -75 | Ksh 500-1500 | Ksh 300-1000 |
