Park Rules, Fees & Safari Etiquette
The rules every gate assumes you already know
The independent guide to Kenya's parks, camps & wildlife
hello@safarikenya.orgLaws & rules
Kenya protects its wildlife with some of the world's strictest laws — and a few of them apply directly to your luggage, your paperwork and your game drives. Plain-English guides, kept current.
The rules every gate assumes you already know
Short version: leave it at home
The paperwork, in one sitting
The world’s strictest — and it applies to your luggage
Life sentences for ivory; no hunting since 1977
Left side, low speed, out by six
These guides are practical summaries for travellers, not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm on official channels (eCitizen, KWS, KCAA, etakenya.go.ke) before you rely on them.