The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced changes to its free entry initiative, clarifying that Lake Nakuru National Park will not be accessible under the programme Saturday.
In a notice, KWS, however, said that visitors who have already purchased prepaid eCitizen tickets will be allowed to access the park through Nderit Gate between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The organisation further stated that both the park’s main gate at the flamingo area and Lanet Gate will remain closed throughout the day.
Despite the restrictions at Lake Nakuru, KWS confirmed that all other national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries under its management will remain open and accessible free of charge to all Kenyans as part of an initiative announced earlier this week.
The service has also reminded the public to strictly observe park rules and regulations during their visits.
The initiative is part of activities to commemorate World Tourism Day.
“As we mark 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 today, we celebrate the power of sustainable tourism in protecting our natural heritage. We welcome you to take advantage of the FREE entry and join us in our national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries to discover, experience and explore,” KWS said.
The free entry shall apply only to 34 national parks, reserves and sanctuaries across the country as listed below:
|
No |
Name of Parks, Reserves and Sanctuaries |
|
1. |
Lake Nakuru National Park |
|
2. |
Hells Gate National Park |
|
3. |
Mount. Longonot National Park |
|
4. |
Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary |
|
5. |
Amboseli National Park |
|
6. |
Nairobi National Park |
|
7. |
Nairobi Animal Orphanage |
|
8. |
Nairobi Safari Walk |
|
9. |
Oldonyo Sabuk National Park |
|
10. |
Tsavo East National Park |
|
11. |
Tsavo West National Park |
|
12. |
Chyullu Hills National Park |
|
13. |
Mount. Kenya National Park |
|
14. |
Aberdare National Park |
|
15. |
Mwea National Reserve |
|
16. |
Meru National Park |
|
17. |
Kora National Park |
|
18. |
Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park |
|
19. |
Malindi Marine Park |
|
20. |
Watamu Marine Park |
|
21. |
Mombasa Marine Park |
|
22. |
Shimba Hills National Reserve |
|
23. |
Kiunga Marine Park |
|
24. |
Kisumu Impala Sanctuary |
|
25. |
Mt. Elgon National Park |
|
26. |
Kakamega Forest National Reserve |
|
27. |
Saiwa Swamp National Park |
|
28. |
Ruma National Park |
|
29. |
Central Island National Park |
|
30. |
Ndere Island National Park |
|
31. |
Marsabit National Park |
|
32. |
Sibiloi National Park |
|
33. |
South Island National Park |
|
34 |
Malkamari National Park |
