Kenya will join the world in marking United Nations World
Tourism Day which is celebrated annually on September 27.
This year's theme, "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,"
reminds the world of the power of tourism to drive positive change for
communities, conservation, and the economy.
“To honour 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,” Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca
Miano announced.
CS Miano said the initiative is an opportunity for every
Kenyan to reconnect with breathtaking wildlife heritage, deepen collective
commitment to conservation, and experience the unparalleled beauty of natural
treasures.
Among the featured 34 destinations are Aberdare National
Park in Nyeri and Nyandarua, Amboseli National Park in Kajiado, and Central
Island National Park located in Lake Turkana.
Other popular attractions include Chyulu Hills National Park
in Kibwezi, Hell’s Gate National Park in Naivasha, and Kakamega Forest National
Reserve in Kakamega.
Kenyans can also explore Kisite Mpunguti National Park and
Reserve in Shimoni, Kwale, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary in Kisumu, and Kiunga Marine
National Reserve in Lamu.
Additional parks under KWS management for free entry on Saturday are Kora
National Park in Meru and Tana River, Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary in
Elementaita, Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru, and Malindi Marine National
Park and Reserve in Malindi.
Others are Malkamari National Park in Mandera, Marsabit National Park in
Marsabit, and Meru National Park in Meru and Tharaka Nithi.
Others on the list include Coastal attractions such as Mombasa Marine
National Park and Reserve in Mombasa, alongside inland destinations like Mount
Elgon National Park in Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia, and Mount Kenya National Park
in Nyeri, Nanyuki, and Chogoria.
Other destinations include Mount Longonot National Park in Mai Mahiu, Mwea
National Reserve in Embu.
Kenyans are allowed free entry on World Tourism Day at the Nairobi Animal
Orphanage, Nairobi National Park, and Nairobi Safari Walk.
Others are Ndere Island National Park in Kisumu and Ol Donyo Sabuk National
Park in Donyo Sabuk Centre.
Ruma National Park in Homa Bay, Saiwa Swamp National Park in Kitale, Shimba
Hills National Reserve in Kwale, Sibiloi National Park in Turkana, and South
Island National Park in Lake Turkana are also listed.
Others are Tsavo East National Park in Voi, Tsavo West National Park in
Mtito Andei, and Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve in Watamu.
