Two of Kenya's biggest parks, red elephants and a lava flow you can walk on: so what does each Tsavo gate charge?
Tsavo entrance fees are KES 1,000 per adult East African citizen, KES 1,350 for Kenya residents, USD 40 for other African citizens and USD 80 for non residents, per park per day. Tsavo East and Tsavo West charge separately. Children pay half and kids 5 and under enter free. Pay through KWSPay on eCitizen.
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- Adult citizenKES 1,000per park per day
- Adult residentKES 1,350child KES 675
- Adult non residentUSD 80about KES 10,300
- Three park comboKES 3,000 citizenUSD 215 non resident
- PaymentKWSPay on eCitizenno cash at the gate
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This guide gives the Tsavo entrance fees for Tsavo East and Tsavo West from the KWS conservation fee schedule that took effect on 1 October 2025. KWSPay still charges these rates in late 2026. Both parks sit in the Wilderness A group and cost the same as Nairobi National Park.
Tsavo East and Tsavo West are two separate parks with separate tickets, even though the Mombasa highway is the only thing between them. We run Tsavo safaris from Nairobi, Mombasa and Diani every week, so these are the fees we pay at the gate. Prices are checked against KWS at booking.
Highlights
- Citizens pay KES 1,000 per adult per park per day
- Residents pay KES 1,350 and non residents USD 80
- Tsavo East and Tsavo West need separate tickets
- Combo tickets with Amboseli save money
- Walking safaris cost KES 3,000 or USD 50 extra
- Children 5 and under enter free
- Tsavo East is a popular day trip from Mombasa and Diani
Tsavo East and Tsavo West fees per person per park per day (KWS schedule from 1 October 2025)
| Fee | East African citizen | Kenya resident | Non resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult entry, one park | KES 1,000 | KES 1,350 | USD 80 |
| Child entry, one park (under 18) | KES 500 | KES 675 | USD 40 |
| Tsavo West and Amboseli combo, adult | KES 2,200 | KES 2,900 | USD 150 |
| Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli combo, adult | KES 3,000 | KES 4,000 | USD 215 |
| Walking safari per person per day | KES 3,000 | KES 3,000 | USD 50 |
| Public campsite, adult | KES 200 | KES 300 | USD 20 |
| Car with under 6 seats, per day | KES 600 | KES 600 | KES 600 |
- Other African citizens pay USD 40 per adult and USD 20 per child for one park.
- Walking safari fees exclude park entry and ranger security. Groups are capped at 10.
- USD figures convert at about KES 129 per USD. Prices are checked against KWS at booking.
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What are the Tsavo entrance fees in 2026?
An adult East African citizen pays KES 1,000 per park per day and a child pays KES 500. Kenya residents pay KES 1,350 per adult and KES 675 per child. Non residents pay USD 80 per adult and USD 40 per child. Citizens of other African countries pay USD 40 and USD 20.
Before October 2025 the Tsavo citizen rate was lower. Old blogs that show figures below KES 1,000 are out of date. Your ticket covers one entry for up to 24 hours in one park.
Do Tsavo East and Tsavo West need separate tickets?
Yes. They are separate parks with separate gates. If you game drive in Tsavo East in the morning and Tsavo West the next day, you pay two day fees.
Two adult citizens on a 3 day safari with one day in each park pay KES 4,000 in park fees. Two non residents pay USD 320. If Amboseli is on the same trip, a combo ticket is cheaper.
Which combo tickets cut Tsavo entrance fees?
KWS sells two combo tickets that include Tsavo. Buy them in one payment before the first park and use them on one continuous trip.
The Tsavo West and Amboseli combo costs KES 2,200 per adult citizen, KES 2,900 per resident and USD 150 per non resident. The three park combo with Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli costs KES 3,000, KES 4,000 and USD 215. A non resident saves USD 35 on the three park ticket. Our Amboseli entrance fee guide shows the Amboseli side.
There is no combo for Tsavo East and Tsavo West alone.
How to pay Tsavo entrance fees on eCitizen
You pay through KWSPay on eCitizen with Mpesa or a card. KWS gates are cashless. Network at Tsavo gates can drop, so pay before you leave Voi, Mtito Andei or the coast.
On our tours, park fees are part of the price and we buy the tickets for you.
- Open kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke and pick Tsavo East or Tsavo West, or a package
- Choose your date and visitor group
- Add adults, children and your vehicle by seat count
- Pay with Mpesa or card
- Screenshot the QR code ticket
What extra fees apply in Tsavo?
Your vehicle pays a daily fee by seat count. A car with under 6 seats pays KES 600 and a van with 6 to 12 seats pays KES 1,500.
Walking safaris in Tsavo East and Tsavo West cost KES 3,000 per person per day for citizens and residents and USD 50 for others. Groups are capped at 10. Entry and ranger security are extra.
A public campsite costs KES 200 per adult citizen, KES 300 per resident and USD 20 per non resident. Lodges inside the park charge their own rates. You still pay the daily park fee.
Tsavo East vs Tsavo West: which one should you pick?
Pick Tsavo East for big open plains and herds of red dusted elephants. It is flat, easy to drive and close to the coast, so it suits a day trip from Mombasa or Diani. Lugard Falls and Aruba Dam are the main stops.
Pick Tsavo West for hills, rhino and scenery. Mzima Springs lets you watch hippos underwater and the Shetani lava flow is a short walk from the road. It is closer to Amboseli, which makes the combo ticket easy to use.
Gates and opening hours
Both parks open from 6am to 6pm. For Tsavo East, Voi Gate and Buchuma Gate are closest to the Mombasa road. Sala Gate serves visitors from Malindi and Watamu. For Tsavo West, Mtito Andei Gate is the main entrance off the Mombasa highway.
From Mombasa, Buchuma Gate is about two and a half hours by road. From Nairobi, Mtito Andei is about four hours.
How to plan your Tsavo safari
Staying at the coast? Our Tsavo day trip from Mombasa or the 2 day Tsavo East safari from Mombasa fit around a beach holiday.
To see both parks, take the 3 day Tsavo East and Tsavo West safari. Kenyan families can use our Tsavo packages for residents with resident lodge rates.
Note that the Taita Hills sanctuary and Salt Lick Lodge sit on a private reserve next to Tsavo West. It charges its own conservancy fee, not a KWS fee.
Questions people ask
How much are Tsavo National Park charges for Kenyans?
Adult East African citizens, including Kenyans, pay KES 1,000 per park per day and children KES 500. Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over and persons with disabilities enter free. Kids aged 5 and under are also free. Your car pays KES 600 a day if it has under 6 seats.
Is Tsavo cheaper than Amboseli?
Yes. Tsavo East and Tsavo West each cost KES 1,000 per adult citizen and USD 80 per non resident. Amboseli is a Premium park at KES 1,500 and USD 90. If you visit Amboseli and Tsavo West on one trip, the combo ticket at KES 2,200 or USD 150 saves money.
Can I pay Tsavo fees at the gate?
KWS gates are cashless. You pay on KWSPay through eCitizen with Mpesa or a card. You can pay on your phone at the gate, but network often drops. Pay the night before and keep a screenshot of the QR code. Tour operators include the fees in your tour price.
Do I pay again if I stay overnight in Tsavo?
Yes. A ticket covers one entry for up to 24 hours. Each extra day inside the park needs a new day fee. If you sleep in a lodge inside Tsavo East for two nights, you pay for each day you are inside. Lodges outside the gates let you choose your drive days.
Do children pay Tsavo entrance fees?
Children aged 5 and under enter free. Older children up to 17 pay half: KES 500 for East African citizens, KES 675 for residents and USD 40 for non residents per park. Students up to 23 on an organised trip arranged by their school or college also pay the child rate.
Can I do a walking safari in Tsavo?
Yes. KWS runs walking safaris in Tsavo East and Tsavo West for groups of up to 10. The walk costs KES 3,000 per person per day for citizens and residents and USD 50 for others. Park entry and the armed ranger fee are extra. Book ahead through KWS or your tour operator.
Sources we checked: Kenya Wildlife Service conservation fees, October 2025 (official PDF); KWSPay on eCitizen (official payment portal); Tsavo entry fees and package rules (independent guide, 2026); Bizna Kenya: park fees in force, October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm them again when you book.
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