New Conservation Fee
No. they are both entry fees into the park.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is gazetted as a single protected area – although it is actually administered by two different authorities. Fees and by-laws apply to both sides of the Reserve – although there may be a slight difference in interpretation and implementation of the by-laws.
Guests staying at Mara Serena Lodge and Little Governors’ Camp pay “inside park” conservation fees.
Yes. If you have a valid Narok ticket, you can also come into the Mara Triangle. Please clarify to the staff at the gates your place of stay (i.e. the lodge/camp).
No.There are no reciprocal arrangements – Conservancies do not allow outside visitors. Conversely, anyone staying in one of the Conservancies must purchase a ticket to visit the Reserve.
The ticket is valid for 24 hours only.
Payment Method
Tickets can be purchased from KAPS or The Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) in Nairobi,online with a VISA card, or upon arrival in the Mara Triangle from an authorised KAPS employee stationed at Purungat Bridge, Oloololo Gate, the Serena Airstrip or the KAPS Mara office next to Mara Serena. Please ensure that you get a valid ticket.
All transactions are handled by the revenue collecting company, KAPS or KATO.
You can pay by either US$ or Kenya Shilling (KSH).
Yes. It is possible to pay KAPS at the gate using a VISA card. They are not accepting MasterCard and American Express yet.
No. KAPS do not accept traveller’s cheque at the moment.
Citizen Rates
You need to show your National ID or passport at the gate to prove your citizenship.
Resident Rates
You need to present your passport which shows your work permit or appropriate visa at the gate.
People with no passport are required to pay the non-resident rates.
Student Rates
Student rates are only applicable to students aged up to 23 years who are sponsored by a recognised learning institution and show valid student ID’s, which must be authorised at least 2 weeks in advance (via Contact Us)
No, Students must be sponsored by a recognised learning institution during their visit to Mara Triangle.
Student rates must be applied through recognised institutions at least 2 weeks in advance. Each student is required to show valid student ID upon park entry.