This guide reorganizes the official Masai Mara entry fee schedule into clear tables so visitors and planners can quickly understand who pays what, when, and how fees apply.
1) Seasons & Validity (Applies to All Categories)
Item
Details
Green / Low Season
1 January – 30 June
High Season
1 July – 31 December
Children (≤8 years)
FREE
Fee Basis
Per person, per day
Ticket Validity
12 hours (day-use)
Important: Fees are charged per calendar day of entry. Exiting and re-entering on a different day requires a new ticket.
2) Non-Residents (International Visitors) — Per Day
(Same rates whether accommodated inside or outside the Reserve)
Category
Low Season (Jan–Jun)
High Season (Jul–Dec)
Adults
USD 100
USD 200
Children (9–17 yrs)
USD 50
USD 50
Students (organized group)
USD 50
USD 50
Planning note: The USD 200 high-season rate aligns with peak migration demand; entering early maximizes the 12-hour window.
3) Kenyan Citizens — Per Day
Category
Low Season (Jan–Jun)
High Season (Jul–Dec)
Adults
KES 1,500
KES 3,000
Children (9–17 yrs)
KES 300
KES 500
Students (organized group)
KES 300
KES 500
4) East African Residents — Per Day
(Valid EAC residency documentation required)
Category
Low Season (Jan–Jun)
High Season (Jul–Dec)
Adults
KES 2,500
KES 5,000
Children (9–17 yrs)
KES 1,000
KES 2,000
Students (certified clubs)
FREE
KES 300
5) Narok County Residents — Per Day
(Proof of residency required)
Category
Low Season (Jan–Jun)
High Season (Jul–Dec)
Adults
KES 1,000
KES 2,000
Children (9–17 yrs)
KES 200
KES 500
Students (bus-load, in uniform)
FREE
KES 300
6) Vehicle Entry Charges — Per Day
(Charged in addition to per-person entry fees)
Vehicle Seating Capacity
Fee (KES)
Less than 6 seats
1,000
6–12 seats
1,500
13–24 seats
3,500
25–44 seats
4,500
45+ seats
5,000
Note: Typical safari Land Cruisers fall in the 6–12 seats category.
7) Where Fees Can Be Purchased
Tickets are available:
At KAPS offices in Nairobi, or
On arrival from authorized KAPS staff at the following points:
Gates / Points
Sekenani
Oloolaimutia
Talek
Musiara
Simba
Fig Tree
Ewaso Nyiro Airstrip
Keekorok
Olkiombo
Musiara (Governors)
8) Day Trips vs Multi-Day Stays (How Fees Add Up)
Scenario
How Fees Apply
Single day trip
One entry fee (valid up to 12 hours)
Multi-day safari
Entry fee charged each day
Staying inside the Reserve
Does not remove daily entry fees
Re-entry on a new day
New ticket required
9) Common Misunderstandings (Quick Reference)
Myth
Reality
“Staying inside the Reserve is free.”
Entry fees apply every day regardless of accommodation.
“Tickets last 24 hours.”
Tickets are 12-hour day-use.
“Vehicle fees are included.”
Vehicle entry is separate.
“All children pay.”
8 years and below are free.
10) Worked Cost Examples
Example A — 2 Non-Resident Adults, High Season (1 Day)
Item
Cost
Entry fees
2 × USD 200 = USD 400
Vehicle (6–12 seats)
KES 1,500
Example B — 2 Adults + 2 Children, Low Season (2 Days)
Item
Cost
Adults
2 × USD 100 × 2 days = USD 400
Children
2 × USD 50 × 2 days = USD 200
Total entry
USD 600 (+ vehicle fees per day)
Key Takeaways
Fees are transparent once you track season, residency, age, and day-use rules.
Enter early to maximize value within the 12-hour window.
Budget vehicle fees separately.
For multi-day trips, plan entry times carefully to avoid paying for short partial days.
