Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, Legal Notice no. 215 of 2023

NATI ONAL COUNCIL FOR L A W r e po r t i n g l i b r a r ySPE CI A L I SSUE 1547 Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 242 11th December , 2023 (Legislative Supplement No. 94) Legal Not ice No . 215 THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT (No. 47 0/ 2013) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 116(2)(b) o f the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, on the recommendation of the Kenya Wildlife Service, makes the following Regulations— THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (ACCESS AND CONSERVATION) (FEES) REGULATIONS, 2023 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Wildlife Conservation c itat ion, and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2023 . 2. These Regulations shall apply to the accessing and Application, conservation of national parks, national reserves and sanctuar ies. 3. In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires— “Afr ican citizen” means a national of any other African country other than an East Afr ican citizen; ‘child” means a person who has not attained the age of eighteen Interpre tation. y ear s ; “commercial vehicle” has the same meaning as assigned to i t under section 2 of the Traffi c Act; “corporate pass” means to access rights issued to eligible utility providers having installations within national parks, national and sanctuaries; “daily fee” means the fee paid for a single continuous entry to i national park, national reserve or sanctuary and which shal l be val id for a period not exceeding twenty-four hours; “disability” has the same meaning as assigned to it under section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003; Cap. 403 r e se r v e s a ‘East A frican citizen' means a national of any of the partner states in the East African Community established under A rticle 2 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community; “high season” means the period between the 1st July of one year and the 31st March of the following year: Provided that for activities undertaken Mt. Kenya national park, national reserve or sanctuary, “high season betw een — means the period Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023154 8 (a) the 1st July in one year and the 30th September o f th e sam e year; and (b) the 1st December of one year and the 29th February of the following year; “low season” means the peri od between the 1st April of one year and the 30th June of the following year: Provided that for the Mt. Kenya national park, national r e se r v e sanctuary, “high season” means the peri od between o r and the 30th November of the(a) the 1st October in one year same year; and (b) the 1st March of one year and the 30th June of t he sam e y ear ; “mari ne park” means a park in aquatic environments dedicated in conserving and managing mari ne ecosystem including coral reef s, seagrass beds and underwater canyons; “mountain parks” means a park within mountain regions preserve pristine alpine meadows, forests, lakes and peaks; “micro enterpri se” has the meaning assigned to it under sect ion 2 of the Micro and Small Enterprises Act; “non-resident” means a national of any country other than an E ast African citizen or African citizen; w h i ch premium parks” means a park that offer exceptional qual ity , superior amenities, exclusive tourism experience, which comm and higher fees and limited crowd size to maintain ecological integrity and an exceptional visitors experi ence; “resident” means a person, other than a Kenyan citizen or an E ast African citizen, residing in Kenya; “scenic park” means a park known for their exceptional beauty and breathtaking landscapes which emphasize the preservation o f stunning natural scene such as mountain ranges, waterfalls a n d dramatic viewpoints; “senior citizen” means a Kenyan citizen who is of or above the age of seventy years; and “special interest park” means a park that offer adventure an d thrilled based recreational facilities within a controlled an d sat e env i ronment ; student” refers to an individual from a recognized secondary , government or private college or university who is not older than twenty-three years visiting a national park, national r e se r v e o r for educational purposes under a documented and organised with that educational institution but excludes students o nsanctuary arrangement personally-arranged visits; “urban park” means a parks located within the cities and urban Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 areas which offer green spaces and recreational attraction in densely populated areas hence promoting relaxation, physical act iv i t ies and social attraction; and 154 9 “wilderness parks” means a park primarily designated for the conservation and preservation of pristine, unspoiled natural landscape and ecosystems so as to allow visitors 'experi ence raw and unal tered natural world while minimising human disruption. . . f ' person seeking to enter into, access or undertake activities in a national park, national reserve and sanctuary shal l provide the following identification documents— (a) a Kenyan citizen shall provide a valid identification document; Identi f ication of u se r s . (b) an East Africa citizen shall provide a valid passport; (c) an African citizen shall provide a valid passport; (d) a resident shall provide appropriate documentation f rom the Kenyan government evidencing their residency; (e) a non-resident shall provide a valid passport; (f) a person with disability shall provide valid documentation from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities; an d (g) a student shall provide a valid student identity c ard . 5. For purposes of these Regulations, national parks, national reserves and sanctuaries shall be categorised into the following (a) marine parks; (b) mountain parks; (c) premium parks; (d) scenic parks; (e) special interest parks; (f) urban safari ; (g) wilderness parks; and (h) sanctuaries. 6. (1) The fees payable to the Kenya Wildlife Service f o r entry into, access and conservation of national parks, n at io n al and sanctuaries shall be as set out in the Schedule. (2) The fees payable under paragraph (1) in respect of a student or a child above the age of fi ve years but below eighteen years shall be as set out in the Schedule . 7. (1) The fees payable to the Kenya Wildlife Service f o r special activities in national parks, national reserves and sanctuaries shall be as set out in the Schedule. (2) The special activity fee payable under paragraph ( 1) shal l Categorisation of parks, teserves and sanctuaries. Conservation fees. r e se r v e s Speciai activity fees. n o t Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 20231550 include fees payable for entry into a national park, nat ional reserve or sanctuary . 8 (1) The fees payable to the Kenya Wildlife Service f o r safety and security provided to a visitor in national parks, national and sanctuaries shall be as set out in the Schedule. (2) The security fee payable under paragraph (1) shall be m respect of one section of ranger and applicable to any event site after 6:30 p.m. Security fee. r e s e r v e s 9 The annual fees payable to the Kenya Wildlife Service f or Annual pass and sanctuaries shal l be ataccess to national parks, national reserves the rate specified in the Schedule. 10. The fees payable to the Kenya Wildlife Service f o r a corporate pass in respect of a national park, national reserve and sanctuaries shall be as set out in the Schedule. Corporate pass. Exemption from11. A senior citizen, a person with disability or a child below age of five years shall be exempted from paying fees in respect of access or entry into a national park, a national reserve or sanctuary: Provided the senior citizen, person with disability or chi ld provides the relevant identification document required under regulation f ee s . 4 . Revocation of L J<. No. 150 of 2023.12. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2023 are revoked. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 15 5 1 SC H E D U L E F E E S (r .6 ’ r .7; r .8; r .9. r .l O) 1. ENTRY FEES FOR PERSONS AGED 18 YEARS AND ABOVE High Season (July to March) Low Season (Apr il to June) E a st Af r ican ci t izen (KSh.) R esid en t E a st Resident or Af r ican ci t izen (USD) Park Category N o n resident or Af rican ci t izen N o n r es id en tAf r ican Citizen (KSh.)(USD) (USD)(USD) PR E M I U M PA R K S A m b o sel i N at i o n al Par k L ake N akuru N ational Park 2,000 10 0 50 14 00 50 3 5 U R B A N PA R K N airobi N ational Park 2,000 10 0 50 14 00 10 0 25 Nairobi Package (Nairobi Park, Nairobi Orphanage and Nairobi Saf ar i Walk) 24 00 125 6 5 N / A N /A N / A Nairobi Sanctuary Package (Nairobi Orphanage and Nairobi Saf ari Walk) 50 0 40 2 5 N /A N /A N /A W I L D E R N E SS PA R K S T sav o E ast N at i o nal Par k 2,000 100 50 14 00 50 35 T sav o W est N at i o n al P ar k M er u N at io nal P ar k K ora N ational Park 3 5 1850 0 60 30 30 0 A ber d ar e N at io nal Par k M O U N T A I N P A R K Mountain climbing at Mt. Kenya National Park Mt. Kenya Day Trip 500 60 30 300 30 15 Mt. Kenya 2 Days Package including camping u oo 140 70 700 50 40 M t. Kenya 3 Days Package including camping 1,900 2 20 1 10 1 150 130 6 5 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 202315 52 High Season (July to March) Low Season (April to June) R esid en tR es id en t or Af r ican c i t i zen (USD) E a st Af r ican C i t izen (KSh.) N o n resident or Af rican c i t i zen E a st Af rican c i t i zen (KSh.) N o n r esi d en t Park Category (USD) (USD)(USD) 180160 015030 02,600Mt. Kenya 4 Days Package including camping Mt. Kenya 5 Days Package including camping 3 1018501803603,100 24 0220 23004 0 03,300Mt. Kenya 6 Days Package including camping SCEN I C PA RK S 3030 0203050 0H e l l s G ate M t. Longonot M t . Elgon 0 1 Donyo Sabuk SPECI A L I N T ERE ST PA RK S 202 50202530 0Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi , Central Island, South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Malka M ari , Tana River Primates, Chyullu Hills, Nasalot and Lake Elementaita Sanctuary SA N CT U A R IE S 2020 0152 5Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi Saf ar i W alk and K i sum u Impala 30 0 M ARINE PROTECTED A REA S 2030 0152 550 0(Kisite Mpunguti , Watamu, M ombasa, M al indi , K iunga and D i ani Chale Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 15 5 3 2. ENTRY FEES FOR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN AGED 5 YEARS A N D A B OV E B U T B EL OW 18 Y EA R S The student or institution shall obtain one (1) week prior approval f rom Kenya W ildl i fe Serv ice bef ore their v i si t High Season (July to March) Low Season (April to June) R esid en tE a st Afr ican ci t izen (KSh.) R esid en t or Afr ican ci t izen (USD) E a st Afr ican ci t izen (KSh.) N on r esid en t (USD) N o n r esid en t (USD) Park Category o r Afr ican ci t izen (USD) PR E M I U M P A R K S A m b o se l i N at i o n al P ar k 50 0 25 20 2 50 20 10 L ak e N ak ur u N at i o n al P ar k U R B A N PA R K N ai ro b i N at i o n al P ar k 50 0 2 5 20 2 50 20 10 Nairobi Package (Nairobi Park, Nairobi Orphanage and Nairobi Saf ar i Walk) 70 0 50 30 N /A N /A N /A Nairobi Sanctuary Package (Nairobi Orphanage and Nairobi Saf ar i Walk) 30 0 25 15 N /A N /A N / A W I L D E R N E SS P A R K S T savo East N ational Park T sav o W est N at i o nal P ar k 50 0 25 20 2 50 20 10 M em N at io nal Par k 2 50 25 20 250 20 10 K o r a N at i o nal P ar k A berd ar e N at io n al P ar k M O U N T A I N PA R K M ountain cl imbing at M t . Kenya National Park M t . Kenya Day Trip 250 20 20 250 20 10 M t. Kenya 2 Days Package including camping 6 50 5 5 4 8 6 50 5 5 2 8 M t. Kenya 3 Days Package including camping 10 50 90 7 6 10 50 90 4 6 M t. Kenya 4 Days Package including camping 14 50 125 10 4 14 50 125 64 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 202315 54 Low Season (April to June)High Season (July to March) Resident E a st Afr ican c i t i zen (KSh.) R esid en t or Afr ican c i t i zen (USD) E a st Afr i can c i t i zen (KSh.) N o n r esid en t (USD) N o n r esident (USD) o r Park Category Afr ican ci t izen (USD) 14 5124 170014 5Mt. Kenya 5 Days Package including camping Mt. Kenya 6 Days Package including camping 1700 92180152 2 1001802 100 SCEN IC PA RK S 1515 20 02 50 20H el l s G ate M t. Longonot Mt. Elgon 0 1 Donyo Sabuk SPEC I A L IN T EREST PA RK S 1520 01515M arsabit , M wea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibi loi , Central I sland, South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hil ls, Ndere Island, M alka M ari , Tana River Pri mates, Chyullu Hills, Nasalot and Lake Elementaita Sanctuary 2 50 SA N CT U A RI ES 151501015Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi Saf ari W alk and K i sumu Impala 20 0 M A RI N E PROT ECT ED A RE A S 5108 1501̂200Kisite Mpunguti , Watamu, Mombasa, Malindi , Kiunga and D iani C hale 15 55Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 3 . FEE S FO R SPECI A L A CT IV IT IE S (a) Camping C A M PIN G FEE S N on r esident (USD) R esid en t o r Af r ican citizen (USD) East Af r ican citizen (KSh.) C h i ld / Stud en t C h i ld / Stud en t A d u l tA d u l tA d u l t C h i ld / Stud en t SPECI A L CA M PSIT ES 2 55025 152 50500Pre m ium Parks (Amboseli and Lake Nakuru) 3 510200 202 50A l l other Pari es 7^ 00Reservation Fees for special campsite per week in KSh. (non-re fundable) 7 ^ 00Cancellation Fees for special campsite per week in KSh. PU B L IC C A M PSIT ES i f 30152002 50Pre mium parks (Amboseli and Lake Nakuru) 2081015020 0A l l O ther Park s (b) water sports activities Amount of f ees (KSh.)W A T ER SPORT S A CT I V IT Y Annual Licensing fee inclusive of cre w and guests 240,000 for small enterprises businesses with a valid certificate of re gistration from the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority and a valid licence fr om the Tourism Regulatory Authori ty 120,000 for micro enterpri se businesses with a valid certifi cate of re gistration from the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority and a valid licence from the Touri sm Regulatory Authority. 230,000 for commercial boatsAnnual transit fee for M arine sport fi shing 10,000 for private boats 500 dailyIndependent watersport participants (walk ins), both citizen and non re sidents 2,500 weekly 5,000 monthly 10,000 annual ly Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023155 6 (c) Other charges Amount of f ees (KSh.)Motor vehicle charges per day L e ss th an 6 seats 1,000 6 - 12 seats 1,500 3 ,00013- 24 seats 2 5 -44 seats 4 ,500 4 5 seats an d ab o v e 5,000 M otor cycle charges M otorcycles up to 250cc only to (Hells Gate, M t . Kenya, Longonot , Elgon, 0 1 Donyo, Sibi loi , Chyulu and Kakamega) 50 0 Aircrafts charges (Per Landing) L ess th an 3 seats 50 0 3 -6 seats 1,000 7 - 14 seats 1,500 15 -20 seats 2 4 00 2 1 seats an d ab o v e 3 4 00 Helicopter landing in Mt. Kenya, Central and South N ational Park i n U SD $ 30 0 Trucks and delivery charges per day 1- 3 to n s 1,000 4 -7 to n s 2 ,250 M o r e th an 7 to n s 3 ,250 B o at s Fees per day 30 0 Annual pass for private non-commercial boat 5,200 M onthly M ooring Fee/Per Boat 10,000 A nnual Mooring Fee/Per Boat 120 ,000 Annual pass for commercial vessel stationed or operating i n the park/reserve 15 ,200 Annual fees for touri st service vehicles (TSV ) and c o m m er c i al v eh i c l es T SV ’s less than 6 seats and commercial vehicle less t h an 2 t o n s 10 ,000 T SV ’ s 6- 12 seats and comm ercial vehicle2-5 tons 15 ,000 15 57Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 Amount of f ees (KSh.)Motor vehicle charges per day 60 ,000T SV ’s 6- 13 seats and comm ercial tour vehicles not stationed in the park 100 ,000T SV ’s more than 13 seats and com merci al vehicles more than 5 tons, not stationed in the part 4 . FEES FOR A N N U A L CA RD S A m o u n t o f f ees (K Sh.) A n nu al c ar d s 45 ,000Adult annual pass 10 ,400Child annual pass 80 ,000Couple’s annual pass (Any two adults) 130 ,000Family annual pass (Any two adults and up to 5 children u nd er the age of 18 years 120 ,000Corporate annual pass 6 ,000Tour driver personalized annual pass 10 4 00M arine Park annual pass 5 . FEE S FOR SPEC IA L SERV ICES A m o u n t o f f eesSpecial services (K Sh.) 7 4 00Vehicle recovery inside the park %/»• 10 4 00Boat recovery inside Marine Protected Area 6 . FEE S FOR GROU P A CT IV IT I ES This rate shall apply to park entry fees for East African citizens, African citizens and non resi den ts A m o u n t o f f eesGroup rates for conferences, event or meeting held i n t he parks or reserves (K Sh.) 25% of the appl icable park entry fees 100 participants and above 20% the applicable park entry f ees 50-99 participants 10% the applicable park entry f ees 30-49 participants 5% the applicable park entry f ees 10-29 participants Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 202315 5 8 7 . F E E S F O R T O U R I SM E X P E R I E N C E The fees payable for tourism experience shall are exclusive o f co n ser v at i o n f ees Kenyan citizens/ East Non resident Af r ican Citizens and r esid en ts Activity (USD) (KSh.) Sundowner, bush breakfast, bush dinner foi park visitors not residing within the Park oi Reserve (per person in an organised group) 500 10 Animal tracking in selected parks on prior arrangement (per person) 2 ,000 20 Warden’s lecture (where available) with prior arrangement (per group) 3 ,000 30 Event sites Premium and Urban Parks (Terms and conditions apply) 10-30 pax 10 ,000 10 0 31-50 pax 30 ,000 30 0 51- 100 pax 50 ,000 500 Above 100 pax 80 ,000 800 All other parks (For every 100 pax) 20 ,000 200 N B : Guided nature walks and birdwatching (pet person per day) 300 15 Drone charges (KCAA licences required)(pet drone per day per park 15 ,000 3 50 Commercial photography and videography for feature f tlms adverts, dramas, music videos and short features (per day per park) (relevant licence required) 10 ,000 100 Photo Sessions (weddings, graduations, personal events) per group exclusive of park 3 ,000 30 fees Ecological restoration fees for approved off road conservation activ i ties such as commercial f ilming and photography among o ther s 30% of the total cost of the activity 30% of the total cost of the activity Picnic charges within KWS premises outside National Parks excluding vehicles (per person) 100 10 15 59Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 Non r esidentKenyan citizens/ East Af rican Citizens and r es id en ts Activi ty (USD) (KSh.) 10200Vehicle parking charges per day KWS HQ Malindi , Mombasa, Shimoni , Longonot, Hells Gate and Lake Nakuru) Not applicable to park visitors with paid tickets Night Nature Walk at Nairobi Safari Walk Animal Orphanage, Saiwa Swamp and Kakamega National Reserve Children boot camp (minimum 10 pax) prior booking required (per person per day) 1050 0 101,000 202,000Adult boot camp (minimum 10 pax) prior booking required (per person per day) Participation in wildlife translocation and veterinary activities (per person per day) Payment for private translocation operations 15010,000 30% of total translocation costs 30% of total translocation costs (per translocations) 50% of the applicable conservation fees 50 % of the applicable conservation f ees Virtual Tours at KWS parks and reserves (per session) 20500KWS Guided Cave exploration (Chyulu, Mt Kenya, Aberdare, Tsavo West and Mt. Kenya), per person/day Helicopter-Tourism (per person) up to 2hrs (per Park/Reserve) Event Security per section of Rangers per day Night game driver (pwr person per trip) exclusive of conservation fees in selected Parks and Reserves 10 05,000 1,00087 ,000 303,000 151,500Lake boating (per person per hour) 201,800Security escort per group/per ranger (minimum two rangers) (up to 4 hours) Security escort per group/per ranger (minimum two rangers) (up to 4 hours) River rafting (per person) Horse riding priyate horses (excluding ridei per day) 353,150 202,000 151,500 156 0 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2023 Activity Kenyan ci tizens/ East Non resident Af r ican Citizens and r esid en ts (USD) (KSh.) Bicycle hire (per day) 50 0 10 Sport fishing in Parks/reserves per line (excluding marine protected areas) 1,500 50 Cycling (per day) excluding conservation fees 20 0 10 Walking Safaris (per person per day) U OO 15 Hire of Service Band (per day) 120 ,000 1,500 Dated the 6th December , 2023. ALFRED M UTUA , Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, NAIROBI )