The Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has announced that Kenyans would be allowed to enter national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27th 2025 without paying anything.
In a statement on September 23, 2025, the Tourism CS said that the move is part of the celebrations to mark the United Nations World Tourism Day, which is celebrated annually on 27th September.
Miano explained that this year’s theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” reminds citizens of the power of tourism to drive positive change for communities, conservation, and the economy.
“To honor 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,” she noted in a statement.
She emphasized that the initiative is an opportunity for every Kenyan to reconnect with the breathtaking wildlife heritage, deepen their collective commitment to conservation, and experience the unparalleled beauty of Kenya’s natural treasures.
“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.
“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,” stated the CS.
Interested citizens are encouraged to visit the KWS website for guidelines on free entry, follow all official KWS social media platforms, or call the KWS toll-free number.
