The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is planing to hike park entry fees across the country for the first time in 18 years.
The move by KWS is meant to address a 12 billion budget gap that remains the biggest challenge to resolve.
-
Kenya Railways suspends 10PM Mombasa to Nairobi passenger train
-
Qatar Airways temporary suspends flights over Iran missile strikes
“KWS plans to raise park entry fees for the first time in 18 years to cover a Sh12 billion budget gap.” said Moe
Under the new rates, Nairobi National Park will now charge Ksh 1,000 from Ksh 430, Amboseli from Ksh 860 to Ksh 1,500 for locals and $90 for foreigners, up from $60.
The same will be the rates for Lake Nakuru for both locals and foreigners as Tsavo East and West will now charge Ksh 1,000 from Ksh 515
