KWS cuts entry fees for teachers and students in parks

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced discounted entry fees for students visiting several national parks and reserves as part of a new initiative to make educational trips more affordable.

Under the offer, students will receive discounts of up to 33 per cent, with entry fees to some of Kenya’s popular wildlife destinations reduced to as low as Ksh200.

KWS on Wednesday, September 16, announced that students visiting Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park will pay Ksh500, down from the previous Ksh750 entry fee, representing a 33 per cent reduction.

Meanwhile, the discounted entry fee for Nairobi National Park, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park has been set at Ksh400, down from Ksh500.

Students visiting scenic destinations including Hell’s Gate, Mount Longonot, Mount Elgon, Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary, Shimba Hills and Kakamega National Reserve will pay Ksh200, down from Ksh250.

“Teachers!! You’ve been planning educational trips since the first term, surely! The kids want to see wildlife. We have offers!” KWS stated.

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The agency added: “33 per cent off Amboseli and Lake Nakuru, Ksh500. A 20 per cent off Nairobi, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, Ksh400 and a 20 per cent off Hell’s Gate, Mount Longonot and other scenic parks, Ksh200.”

KWS also highlighted a further benefit for schools with younger learners, announcing that children under six years will be admitted free of charge under the offer.

The wildlife agency stated that the discounted rates are exclusively available to schools and students from nursery school through tertiary institutions, including universities.

The offer will remain valid until November 30, 2026, with KWS encouraging schools to plan their visits within the promotional period.

The initiative provides schools with an opportunity to take learners to some of Kenya’s major wildlife and conservation destinations while paying reduced entry fees.

Kenyans facing challenges accessing the services were urged to directly contact KWS officers through the agency’s toll-free number 0800 597 000 and its customer service email.

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