Fees · Country Guide
Kenya
Swahili coast reefs, protected marine parks and safari-sized adventures above water
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Standard Kenyan single-entry eTA - USD $30
- Kenya inbound visitor health insurance - Up to USD $44 per person
- Typical payment pattern: Kenyan coastal tourism costs combine mandatory national entry formalities with the exact KWS protected-area fee and private operator charges.
What people usually pay
Kenyan coastal tourism costs combine mandatory national entry formalities with the exact KWS protected-area fee and private operator charges. Amounts below are observed official portal rates as of 8 November 2026, not a quote or confirmation that a tour includes them. KWS classifies Kenyan/East African residents, other African citizens and foreign non-residents separately; show the ticket category used in your booking.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Kenyan single-entry eTA | USD $30 As issued for eligible travel; eTA validity and permitted stay are distinct | Travelers who require an eTA | Official Kenya eTA portal | Other eTA products and exemptions exist. The official site quotes typical three-working-day processing, but allow more time and confirm total payment at checkout. |
| Kenya inbound visitor health insurance | Up to USD $44 per person Up to 90 days; check personal eligibility and any longer-stay rule | Most non-exempt incoming visitors from 5 October 2026 | Official eCitizen Insurance portal or as prompted by eTA | This government-mandated insurance is separate from travel/dive cover. The portal explains personal exemptions; do not assume existing overseas insurance meets the legal requirement. |
| Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park | USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child Park admission; ask KWS for current day-use terms | Visitors entering Kisite protected park | KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included | Kisite park no-take rules differ from adjacent Mpunguti reserve. Check if the charter price includes KWS admission. |
| Watamu Marine National Park | USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child Park admission; verify entry basis | Visitors entering Watamu protected park | KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included | The Watamu ticket should not be assumed to cover Malindi, guides or boat hire. |
| Malindi Marine National Park | USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child Park admission; verify entry basis | Visitors entering Malindi protected park | KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included | Separate from Watamu and private glass-bottom boat arrangements. |
| Mombasa Marine National Park | USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child Park admission; verify entry basis | Visitors entering Mombasa park | KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included | Reserve and park uses may differ; reconfirm the actual boat route and appropriate conservation ticket. |
| Diani Chale National Reserve | USD $25 non-resident adult Reserve admission where charged for a regulated activity | Visitors subject to Diani Chale reserve charges | KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator | KWS publishes an atypical USD $25 non-resident child rate on this page; confirm directly rather than applying other park child tariffs. |
| Private scuba, snorkeling and boat excursions | Operator quote; not a statutory fixed rate Per booked trip or course | Diver, snorkeler or boat passenger | Licensed dive or marine tour operator | Require an itemized quote specifying KWS admission, equipment, instructor, lunch, hotel transfer and weather cancellation terms. |
| Inland reserve or museum admission | Varies by reserve, museum and visitor class By visit and applicable local policy | Optional non-diver and safari visits | Relevant park, museum or authorized agent | Do not treat marine park admission as entry to Shimba Hills, Tsavo, Fort Jesus or the Historic Town of Gedi. |
Fee
Standard Kenyan single-entry eTA
As issued for eligible travel; eTA validity and permitted stay are distinct
- Amount
- USD $30
- Applies to
- Travelers who require an eTA
- Where to pay
- Official Kenya eTA portal
- Notes
Other eTA products and exemptions exist. The official site quotes typical three-working-day processing, but allow more time and confirm total payment at checkout.
Kenya inbound visitor health insurance
Up to 90 days; check personal eligibility and any longer-stay rule
- Amount
- Up to USD $44 per person
- Applies to
- Most non-exempt incoming visitors from 5 October 2026
- Where to pay
- Official eCitizen Insurance portal or as prompted by eTA
- Notes
This government-mandated insurance is separate from travel/dive cover. The portal explains personal exemptions; do not assume existing overseas insurance meets the legal requirement.
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Park admission; ask KWS for current day-use terms
- Amount
- USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child
- Applies to
- Visitors entering Kisite protected park
- Where to pay
- KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included
- Notes
Kisite park no-take rules differ from adjacent Mpunguti reserve. Check if the charter price includes KWS admission.
Watamu Marine National Park
Park admission; verify entry basis
- Amount
- USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child
- Applies to
- Visitors entering Watamu protected park
- Where to pay
- KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included
- Notes
The Watamu ticket should not be assumed to cover Malindi, guides or boat hire.
Malindi Marine National Park
Park admission; verify entry basis
- Amount
- USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child
- Applies to
- Visitors entering Malindi protected park
- Where to pay
- KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included
- Notes
Separate from Watamu and private glass-bottom boat arrangements.
Mombasa Marine National Park
Park admission; verify entry basis
- Amount
- USD $25 non-resident adult; USD $15 non-resident child
- Applies to
- Visitors entering Mombasa park
- Where to pay
- KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator where included
- Notes
Reserve and park uses may differ; reconfirm the actual boat route and appropriate conservation ticket.
Diani Chale National Reserve
Reserve admission where charged for a regulated activity
- Amount
- USD $25 non-resident adult
- Applies to
- Visitors subject to Diani Chale reserve charges
- Where to pay
- KWS / KWSPay or authorized operator
- Notes
KWS publishes an atypical USD $25 non-resident child rate on this page; confirm directly rather than applying other park child tariffs.
Private scuba, snorkeling and boat excursions
Per booked trip or course
- Amount
- Operator quote; not a statutory fixed rate
- Applies to
- Diver, snorkeler or boat passenger
- Where to pay
- Licensed dive or marine tour operator
- Notes
Require an itemized quote specifying KWS admission, equipment, instructor, lunch, hotel transfer and weather cancellation terms.
Inland reserve or museum admission
By visit and applicable local policy
- Amount
- Varies by reserve, museum and visitor class
- Applies to
- Optional non-diver and safari visits
- Where to pay
- Relevant park, museum or authorized agent
- Notes
Do not treat marine park admission as entry to Shimba Hills, Tsavo, Fort Jesus or the Historic Town of Gedi.