Govt announces free entry to all National Parks
The government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has announced free entry to all national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries in Kenya for all Kenyan citizens in a move to celebrate United Nations World Tourism Day.
In a notice to the public on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Rebbeca Maino, announced that on Saturday, September 27, 2025, all Kenyans are invited to visit any national park free of charge.
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“The United Nations World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on 27th September, and this year’s theme, ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’, reminds us of the power of tourism to drive positive change for communities, conservation, and the economy,” Miano said.
According to the Tourism CS, the occasion is significant because the United Nations World Tourism Day is celebrated annually.
“To honour this significant occasion, I am thrilled to announce that the Government of Kenya is offering free entry to all Kenyan citizens to visit Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)-managed national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27th, 2025,” Maino stated.
CS Maino invites Kenyans
Likewise, CS Maino added that the initiative is an opportunity for every Kenyan to reconnect with our breathtaking wildlife heritage, deepen our collective commitment to conservation, and experience the unparalleled beauty of our natural treasures.
“This initiative is an opportunity for every Kenyan to reconnect with our breathtaking wildlife heritage, deepen our collective commitment to conservation, and experience the unparalleled beauty of our natural treasures,” Maino said.
Further adding that by opening the gates to the national parks, the government aims at fostering a greater appreciation of Kenya’s rich biodiversity and inspiring a shared responsibility to protect it for generations to come.
“By opening the gates to these iconic spaces, we aim to foster a greater appreciation of Kenya’s rich biodiversity and inspire a shared responsibility to protect it for generations to come,” Maino added.
The CS has officially invited all Kenyans to take advantage of the opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate the wonders of Kenyan parks, reserves, and sanctuaries.
“We invite all Kenyans to take advantage of this opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate the wonders of our parks, reserves, and sanctuaries, which are not just Kenya’s pride but the world’s heritage,” Maino added.
