The Nairobi Sanctuary Package is the combined KWS ticket for Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk. It was introduced in the current 2025 conservation fee schedule, effective from October 2025, and it remains the active public tariff in 2026. Under this package, visitors pay one bundled conservation fee for both sanctuary facilities instead of purchasing two separate tickets. The current rates are KES 500 for East African citizen adults, KES 675 for Kenya resident adults, USD 40 for non-resident adults, and USD 25 for African citizen adults, with lower child and student rates in each category.
This package matters because it formalizes what has long been one of Nairobi’s most logical conservation circuits: combining the animal-centred rescue and education experience of Nairobi Animal Orphanage with the ecosystem-based interpretation of Nairobi Safari Walk. In pricing terms, the package is not just a convenience tool; it also creates a built-in discount compared with paying the two sanctuary tickets separately. That makes it one of the clearest value products in the Nairobi KWS visitor system.
What is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package?
The Nairobi Sanctuary Package is the official KWS bundled ticket covering:
- Nairobi Animal Orphanage
- Nairobi Safari Walk
It does not include Nairobi National Park itself. That separate three-site bundle is listed by KWS as the Nairobi Package, which covers Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, and Nairobi Safari Walk.
What is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package?
The Nairobi Sanctuary Package is the official KWS combined entry ticket for Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk. It covers both sanctuary attractions but does not include Nairobi National Park.
Current Nairobi Sanctuary Package fees in 2026
Nairobi Sanctuary Package Entry Fees (Effective October 2025 and still current in 2026)
| Visitor Category | Adult | Child / Student |
|---|---|---|
| East African Citizen | KES 500 | KES 300 |
| Kenya Resident | KES 675 | KES 500 |
| Non-Resident | USD 40 | USD 20 |
| African Citizen | USD 25 | USD 15 |
These are the official package rates in the current KWS 2025 fee schedule.
How much is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package in 2026?
The Nairobi Sanctuary Package currently costs KES 500 for East African citizen adults, KES 675 for Kenya resident adults, USD 40 for non-resident adults, and USD 25 for African citizen adults. Child and student rates are KES 300, KES 500, USD 20, and USD 15 respectively.
What did visitors pay before the Nairobi Sanctuary Package?
In the uploaded 2022–2023 KWS fee sheet, the sanctuary rate is listed for Nairobi Animal Orphanage / Kisumu Impala / Nairobi Safari Walk / Lake Elementaita at:
- KES 215 adult / KES 125 child-student for citizens and residents
- USD 22 adult / USD 13 child-student for non-residents.
However, that older public fee sheet does not show a separate Nairobi Sanctuary Package line. Based on the uploaded documents, the standalone sanctuary fee clearly existed, but the current formal bundled Nairobi Sanctuary Package appears as part of the newer 2025 tariff structure.
That means the cleanest like-for-like historical comparison is not package-to-package, but:
- old separate sanctuary entry pricing, versus
- new bundled sanctuary package pricing, and
- new separate sanctuary pricing under the same 2025 schedule.
Important analytical note
Because the old uploaded fee sheet does not show a separate package line, it would be inaccurate to claim a specific “old package price” from 2023/24. What can be stated confidently is that the old sheet priced each sanctuary separately, while the 2025 sheet explicitly adds a dedicated Nairobi Sanctuary Package.
Nairobi Sanctuary Package vs buying the two tickets separately today
Under the current 2025 schedule, each sanctuary individually costs:
Current standalone sanctuary fee (per facility)
| Visitor Category | Adult | Child / Student |
|---|---|---|
| East African Citizen | KES 300 | KES 200 |
| Kenya Resident | KES 405 | KES 300 |
| Non-Resident | USD 25 | USD 15 |
| African Citizen | USD 15 | USD 10 |
So if a visitor bought both Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk separately, the total would be:
Separate purchase total vs Nairobi Sanctuary Package
| Visitor Category | Separate Total Adult | Package Adult | Savings | % Saved | Separate Total Child | Package Child | Savings | % Saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East African Citizen | KES 600 | KES 500 | KES 100 | 16.7% | KES 400 | KES 300 | KES 100 | 25.0% |
| Kenya Resident | KES 810 | KES 675 | KES 135 | 16.7% | KES 600 | KES 500 | KES 100 | 16.7% |
| Non-Resident | USD 50 | USD 40 | USD 10 | 20.0% | USD 30 | USD 20 | USD 10 | 33.3% |
| African Citizen | USD 30 | USD 25 | USD 5 | 16.7% | USD 20 | USD 15 | USD 5 | 25.0% |
This is one of the strongest reasons the package matters. It creates a real and measurable discount, especially for:
- non-resident children/students, who save 33.3%
- East African citizen children/students, who save 25%
- African citizen children/students, who save 25%.
Is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package cheaper than buying the tickets separately?
Yes. The Nairobi Sanctuary Package is cheaper than buying Nairobi Safari Walk and Nairobi Animal Orphanage separately. Savings range from about 16.7% to 33.3% depending on visitor category, with the biggest percentage saving on non-resident child/student tickets.
Nairobi Sanctuary Package fees for East African citizens
For East African citizens, the Nairobi Sanctuary Package costs:
- KES 500 for adults
- KES 300 for children/students.
If the same visitor bought the two sanctuary tickets separately, the total would be:
- KES 600 for adults
- KES 400 for children/students.
East African citizen package value
| Type | Separate Total | Package Fee | Savings | % Saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | KES 600 | KES 500 | KES 100 | +16.7% |
| Child / Student | KES 400 | KES 300 | KES 100 | +25.0% |
This makes the package especially attractive for families and school groups in the citizen category, since the child/student discount is proportionally stronger than the adult one.
How much is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package for citizens?
For East African citizens, the Nairobi Sanctuary Package costs KES 500 for adults and KES 300 for children/students, saving KES 100 compared with buying the two sanctuary tickets separately.
Nairobi Sanctuary Package fees for Kenya residents
For Kenya residents, the package costs:
- KES 675 for adults
- KES 500 for children/students.
If purchased separately, the same two sanctuary tickets would cost:
- KES 810 for adults
- KES 600 for children/students.
Kenya resident package value
| Type | Separate Total | Package Fee | Savings | % Saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | KES 810 | KES 675 | KES 135 | +16.7% |
| Child / Student | KES 600 | KES 500 | KES 100 | +16.7% |
This is still a meaningful discount, but the resident package is also a reminder of how sharply resident sanctuary pricing rose under the 2025 tariff compared with the older citizen/resident sanctuary structure.
How much is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package for residents?
For Kenya residents, the Nairobi Sanctuary Package costs KES 675 for adults and KES 500 for children/students, compared with KES 810 and KES 600 if the two sanctuary tickets are bought separately.
Nairobi Sanctuary Package fees for non-residents
For non-residents, the package costs:
- USD 40 for adults
- USD 20 for children/students.
If bought separately, the two sanctuary tickets would cost:
- USD 50 for adults
- USD 30 for children/students.
Non-resident package value
| Type | Separate Total | Package Fee | Savings | % Saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | USD 50 | USD 40 | USD 10 | +20.0% |
| Child / Student | USD 30 | USD 20 | USD 10 | +33.3% |
From a foreign-visitor perspective, this is one of the best-value formal KWS bundles in Nairobi. The non-resident child/student saving is particularly strong.
How much is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package for non-residents?
For non-residents, the Nairobi Sanctuary Package costs USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children/students, saving USD 10 compared with buying Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk separately.
Nairobi Sanctuary Package fees for African citizens
For African citizens outside East Africa, the package costs:
- USD 25 for adults
- USD 15 for children/students.
If the same two sanctuary tickets are bought separately, the total becomes:
- USD 30 for adults
- USD 20 for children/students.
African citizen package value
| Type | Separate Total | Package Fee | Savings | % Saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | USD 30 | USD 25 | USD 5 | +16.7% |
| Child / Student | USD 20 | USD 15 | USD 5 | +25.0% |
This category did not appear as a separate line in the older uploaded 2022–2023 sanctuary fee sheet, so the package also reflects the newer KWS effort to differentiate African citizens from both East African citizens and global non-residents.
How much is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package for African citizens?
For African citizens, the Nairobi Sanctuary Package costs USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children/students, compared with USD 30 and USD 20 if both sanctuary tickets are bought separately.
How the Nairobi Sanctuary Package compares with the Nairobi Package
KWS also publishes a broader Nairobi Package that combines:
- Nairobi National Park
- Nairobi Animal Orphanage
- Nairobi Safari Walk.
Nairobi Package fees (three-site bundle)
| Visitor Category | Adult | Child / Student |
|---|---|---|
| East African Citizen | KES 1,300 | KES 700 |
| Kenya Resident | KES 1,750 | KES 950 |
| Non-Resident | USD 105 | USD 55 |
| African Citizen | USD 55 | USD 20 |
This matters because some visitors confuse the two packages. The distinction is simple:
| Package | Includes |
|---|---|
| Nairobi Sanctuary Package | Nairobi Animal Orphanage + Nairobi Safari Walk |
| Nairobi Package | Nairobi National Park + Nairobi Animal Orphanage + Nairobi Safari Walk |
If your interest is strictly the two walking sanctuary facilities, the Nairobi Sanctuary Package is the correct ticket. If you also want the full park, then the Nairobi Package is the broader option.
What is the difference between the Nairobi Sanctuary Package and the Nairobi Package?
The Nairobi Sanctuary Package covers Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk only, while the Nairobi Package adds Nairobi National Park to those two attractions.
Did the Nairobi Sanctuary Package exist in the old 2023/24 fee sheet?
Based on the uploaded 2022–2023 KWS fee sheet, the older public tariff clearly listed the sanctuary category for Nairobi Animal Orphanage / Nairobi Safari Walk / Kisumu Impala / Lake Elementaita, but it does not visibly list a separate Nairobi Sanctuary Package line.
That means the safest expert conclusion is:
- the old public KWS fee structure clearly priced the individual sanctuaries;
- the current 2025 tariff explicitly prices both the individual sanctuary entries and the combined Nairobi Sanctuary Package.
So the newer fee structure is not only a pricing revision; it is also a product-structure revision, because it makes the bundle itself much more visible and formalized.
Why the Nairobi Sanctuary Package matters
The package matters for three reasons.
First, it creates a clear financial incentive to do both sanctuary facilities in one visit instead of choosing just one or buying two separate tickets.
Second, it mirrors the actual logic of the visitor experience. Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk are educational sister sites, and the package reflects that they work best as complementary attractions rather than isolated products.
Third, it strengthens KWS’s broader education mission. The Animal Orphanage has historically been positioned around wildlife care, sanctuary, education, and rehabilitation where possible, while Safari Walk is the more habitat-based, interpretation-led experience. Taken together, the two sites create a more complete introduction to conservation in Nairobi than either one alone.
Key analytical takeaways
Biggest package value points
- Best percentage saving: non-resident child/student, 33.3%
- Strongest citizen child/student saving: 25.0%
- Adult savings are generally 16.7% to 20.0%
- The package formalizes a two-site education circuit rather than just discounting two unrelated entries.
What this means in plain terms
The Nairobi Sanctuary Package is one of the clearest examples of KWS using pricing not just to collect revenue, but to shape visitor behavior. The package nudges people toward doing both sites together, which makes educational sense and offers better value at the same time.
Definitions, age rules, and exemptions
The current KWS fee schedule defines:
- Child as a person from five years to below 18 years
- Student as a recognized organized educational visitor not older than 23 years
- Resident as a non-citizen living in Kenya with a valid resident permit
- African Citizen as a national of another African country outside East Africa.
KWS also states that the following are exempt from conservation fees:
- Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above
- persons with disability
- children aged five years and younger
- registered tour drivers, guides, boat crew, and porters under the specified conditions.
Do children under 5 pay for the Nairobi Sanctuary Package?
No. Under the current KWS conservation fee rules, children aged five years and younger are exempt from conservation fees.
FAQa
How much is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package?
The Nairobi Sanctuary Package costs KES 500 for East African citizen adults, KES 675 for Kenya resident adults, USD 40 for non-resident adults, and USD 25 for African citizen adults, with lower child/student rates in each category.
What does the Nairobi Sanctuary Package include?
It includes Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk. It does not include Nairobi National Park.
Is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package worth it?
Yes. The package is cheaper than buying Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk separately, with savings ranging from about 16.7% to 33.3% depending on visitor category.
Is the Nairobi Sanctuary Package still valid in 2026?
Yes. The Nairobi Sanctuary Package appears in the current KWS 2025 conservation fee schedule, which remains the active public tariff in 2026.