Masai Mara park fees 2026–2027: non-resident adults USD 100/day (Jan–Jun) and USD 200/day (Jul–Dec). Citizen, resident, child and vehicle fees explained.
Masai Mara park entry fees for non-resident adults are USD 100 per day from 1 January to 30 June, and USD 200 per day from 1 July to 31 December. Children pay about half. Kenyan citizens and East African residents pay much lower shilling rates, which also double in the July–December high season. A ticket is valid for 12 hours.
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Narok County Government sets the fees for the Masai Mara National Reserve, which has the Sekenani, Talek, Musiara and Oloolaimutia gates. Since 2026 the price is the same whether your camp is inside or outside the reserve. The Mara Triangle (Mara Conservancy) uses the same seasonal structure.
| Visitor category | 1 Jan – 30 Jun (low) | 1 Jul – 31 Dec (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident adult | USD 100 / day | USD 200 / day |
| Non-resident child | USD 50 / day | USD 50–100 / day* |
| East African resident adult | KES 2,500 / day* | KES 5,000 / day* |
| Kenyan citizen adult | KES 1,500 / day* | KES 3,000 / day* |
| Children under 3 | Free | |
* Published sources differ on child, resident and citizen rates for 2026. Confirm with us or at the gate before you travel. We update this page whenever Narok County publishes new rates.
| Vehicle | Fee per day |
|---|---|
| Under 6 seats (private car) | KES 400 |
| 6–12 seats (safari van / Land Cruiser) | KES 1,000 |
| 13–24 seats | KES 3,000 |
| 25–44 seats | KES 4,000 |
July to December is high season, when the Great Migration herds arrive from the Serengeti and demand peaks. The higher fee manages vehicle numbers and funds conservation and the local communities that own the land around the reserve.
It depends on the operator. Many low headline prices leave park fees out, so always check. Each of our package pages shows clearly whether park fees are included. For example, our 3-day Land Cruiser camping safari includes two park entries.
Your tour operator normally pays the fees at the gate or online and includes them in your invoice. Independent visitors pay at the gate. Cash is increasingly refused, so carry a card or mobile payment.
USD 100 per non-resident adult per day from January to June, and USD 200 per day from July to December. Kenyan citizens and East African residents pay much lower shilling rates.
Per person, per day. There is also a separate daily vehicle fee, KES 1,000 for a standard 6–12 seat safari vehicle.
A daily entry ticket is valid for 12 hours, so plan your arrival and departure drives to avoid paying for an extra day.
Narok County had not announced 2027 changes when this page was last updated. Until it does, plan on the 2026 seasonal rates of USD 100 and USD 200 per non-resident adult per day.
The 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari is the most affordable way to see the Mara: you share a pop-up roof vehicle with up to 6 other travellers, leave Nairobi daily, stay two nights in a budget tented camp and get a full day of game driving in search of the Big Five.
Our Masai Mara road package for Kenyan citizens and residents costs KES 19,950 per person per day, full board, with road transport from Nairobi and game drives.
The 4-day Masai Mara budget safari gives you two full days in the reserve instead of one, which doubles your chances of seeing leopard, cheetah and a Mara River crossing in migration season.
Written by the Seemore Tours & Travels team in Nairobi. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will update it.
