Nakuru · Kenya
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011Lake Nakuru National Park tickets: US$90
Main adult ticket: Park entry, non-resident (per day). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley.
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- Park entry, non-resident (per day)For visitors from outside Africa; valid for up to 24 hours. Child price for ages 5 to 17, also for studentsChild US$45US$90
- Park entry, citizens of other African countries (per day)Child US$25US$50
- Public campsite fee, non-residentChild US$25US$30
Main ticket US$90 (about £67 · €80, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children aged five and under, people with a disability and Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over go free.
Booking
A daily fee covers a single entry, valid for up to 24 hours. East African citizens pay KSh 1,500 (children and students KSh 750) and Kenya residents KSh 2,025 (children and students KSh 1,050).
World Heritage site
Part of Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley, on UNESCO's list since 2011. Listed as natural beauty, living ecosystems and wildlife.
Buy from the official seller: Kenya Wildlife Service: Conservation fees 2025 (PDF)
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Where Lake Nakuru National Park is, and the places around it. Tap a dot for its price. Open the full map
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Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Site positions from UNESCO's open data. "In Danger": on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, 139 km (86 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Lake Nakuru National Park?
The main adult ticket (Park entry, non-resident (per day)) costs US$90, about £67 · €80. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Lake Nakuru National Park for free?
Children aged five and under, people with a disability and Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over go free.
Do you need to book Lake Nakuru National Park tickets in advance?
A daily fee covers a single entry, valid for up to 24 hours. East African citizens pay KSh 1,500 (children and students KSh 750) and Kenya residents KSh 2,025 (children and students KSh 1,050).
Is Lake Nakuru National Park a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley, on UNESCO's list since 2011, listed as natural beauty, living ecosystems and wildlife.