Nairobi National Park Entry Fees and Cost: What Does It Cost in 2025?
How Much Does It Cost to Visit Nairobi National Park?
Nairobi National Park entry costs USD 43 per adult (non-resident) per day — making it one of the more affordable national park entries in Kenya, and extraordinarily good value for a park that delivers genuine Big Five (minus elephant) wildlife viewing within 20 minutes of central Nairobi. A half-day guided game drive including entry fees, guide, and vehicle typically runs USD 120–200 per person depending on group size and operator.
Full Nairobi NP Fee Breakdown (2024/2025)
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult entry (non-resident) | USD 43 per person per day |
| Child entry (3–18, non-resident) | USD 20 per child per day |
| Vehicle fee | KES 300 per vehicle |
| Guide fee (if hired at gate) | KES 1,500–2,500 per game drive |
Sample Full Cost: Half-Day Game Drive (Two Adults)
| Component | Cost (2 people) |
|---|---|
| Park entry fees — 2 adults | USD 86 |
| Private vehicle hire and guide (half-day) | USD 80–120 |
| Hotel/airport transfer | USD 20–40 |
| Total | USD 186–246 |
Nairobi Safari Walk (Adjacent to Main Gate)
The KWS Nairobi Safari Walk is a separate attraction adjacent to the main park gate — a raised boardwalk through habitats containing rhino, cheetah, lion, leopard, hyena, and other species in large naturalistic enclosures. Entry: USD 30 per adult. Recommended as a guaranteed close-range wildlife encounter, especially for travellers who want to see rhino at very close range.
Payment Methods
KWS accepts M-Pesa (Kenya’s mobile payment system), Visa/Mastercard, and cash (Kenyan shillings or USD) at all gates. Pre-booking is not required for individual visitors but recommended for guided tours through operators.
For guided Nairobi National Park game drives with advance booking, enquire with African Safari Group.