How to pay Nairobi National Park fees on KWSPay
Buy the park ticket yourself on KWSPay at kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke, by M-Pesa or card, before the drive. Non-residents pay $80 per adult. Kenya residents pay KSh 1,350. Citizens pay KSh 1,000. Save the confirmation offline in case the gate has weak signal.
Step by step on KWSPay
- 1 Confirm your safari date with us first.
- 2 Open kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke and sign in or create an eCitizen account.
- 3 Choose Nairobi National Park and the date of the drive.
- 4 Select the category that matches each passport or ID: citizen, resident, African citizen or non-resident.
- 5 Check the total. eCitizen can add a payment charge on top of the published fee.
- 6 Pay by M-Pesa or card. Save the screenshot and the reference.
- 7 Bring the same document to the gate.
Citizens, residents and non-residents in the same car need separate tickets in their own categories.
Pay the right organisation
| Payment | Where it goes | What you should see |
|---|---|---|
| Park access ticket | Kenya Wildlife Service, through eCitizen | A ticket for Nairobi National Park on the date of the drive, in the guest's name |
| Safari service | Nairobi National Park Tours, after we confirm availability by WhatsApp or email | The vehicle rate we confirmed |
| Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick, museums | Those organisations, at their own desks | A separate ticket or donation. Not a KWS park ticket. |
Fees you are paying on that screen
| Visitor category | Daily access fee |
|---|---|
| East African citizen, adult | KSh 1,000 (about $8) |
| East African citizen, child or student | KSh 500 (about $4) |
| Kenya resident, adult | KSh 1,350 (about $10) |
| Kenya resident, child or student | KSh 675 (about $5) |
| African citizen, adult | $40 (KSh 5,200) |
| African citizen, child or student | $20 (KSh 2,600) |
| Non-resident, adult | $80 (KSh 10,400) |
| Non-resident, child or student | $40 (KSh 5,200) |
If you drive yourself, you also pay the KWS vehicle fee. See tour van charges for the table. Visiting Sheldrick, the Giraffe Centre or the Safari Walk too? See their fees on the entry fees page.
Ready to go? Book a half-day private game drive with hotel pickup, or a seat on the weekend game drive.
Quick answers
What is KWSPay?
KWSPay is the Kenya Wildlife Service payment portal on eCitizen, at kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke. It is where you buy the Nairobi National Park ticket.
Can I pay the park fee in cash at the gate?
Plan on paying online by M-Pesa or card. The gates are cashless. If a notice at the gate says otherwise on the day, follow the ranger.
Do you add a booking fee to the KWS ticket?
No. You pay KWS directly on KWSPay. You pay us only the tour price we confirm.
What if the name on the ticket does not match my passport?
Buy the ticket in the passport name, in the category that matches the document you will show at the gate.
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Book this safari
Send the date, the group, and the pickup. We confirm availability on WhatsApp or email, with the tour price and the park fees to budget. See our deposit and cancellation policy.