CS Balala reduces Park entry fee by 50 per cent in Kenya effective 1st July 2020-30th June 2021 #COVID-19
Tourism CS Najib Balala has reduced park entry fees for Kenyans and International visitors by 50 percent.Speaking on Thursday 2nd of July 2020, Balala also announced a moratorium for free rent for all lodges in Kenya Wildlife Parks.
This is together with a 50 per cent reduction fee for film makers who are normally charged by KWS when they film documentaries in the parks.All the three measures apply from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
This will be applied to the local tourists and the international tourists effective July 1, 2020.The new entry fee is a response to the Covid-19 impact which has hit the tourism sector.
In the revised entry fee, local tourists will pay Ksh 400 as they visit Nairobi Park from the current Ksh 430 ,non residents will pay USD 35 from the current USD 43 while those visiting Nakuru,Amboseli will pay KSh 800 from the initial Ksh 860,non residents will pay USD 35 from the current USD 60
Tsavo West and Tsavo East will be charging KSh 500 from KSh 515 for locals, USD 30 from USD 52 for non-residents while Meru, Aberdares and Mt.Kenya will charge KSh250 from KSh300 for locals,USD 30 from USD 52 for non residents
Marine Parks Kisite Mpunguti new entry fee will be KSh200 from KSh215 while those visiting Malindi/Watamu/Mombasa/Kiunga will pay KSh100 from initial KSh130 for locals,non residents will pay USD 15 from the current USD 17
Those wishing to tour sanctuaries including Nairobi Orphanage, Safariwalk and Kisumu Impala will pay Sh200 instead of Sh215 for locals,non residents will pay USD 20 from the current USD 22
CS Balala said the entry fee to all other Parks and Reserves in the country such as Marsabit, Mwea, Ruma, Saiwa Swamp, South Turkana, Sibiloi, Central and South Island, Kakamega, Shimba Hills, Ndere Island, Chyullu Hills, Hells Gate, Mt. Longonot and Mt. Elgon will be Sh250 instead of Sh300 for locals,non residents will pay USD 20 from the current USD 22
Also, the rates for conference groups in lodges inside KWS parks have been reduced.
Conferences of 100 participants and above will be given a discount of 50 per cent while those with 50-99 participants will enjoy a discount of 20 per cent.Conferences with 30-49 participants will be given a discount of Sh10 per cent while those with 20-29 participants will be given a discount of 5 per cent.
At the same time, the CS announced a 50 per cent discount on filming fees for both local and international producers filming inside KWS parks and reserves.
Balala said the move is meant to encourage all filmmakers to profile Kenya as a magical destination.He also urged investors in KWS parks and reserves to adhere to the officially launched ‘Magical Kenya Tourism Health and Safety Protocols’ as they refurbish their facilities.
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AUTHORED by VICTOR AMADALA and KEVIN CHERUIYOT FROM STAR CLASSIFIEDS
