Visa fee waived for children travelling to Kenya

Feb 20, 2016

The Kenyan government has scrapped visa fees for children visiting Kenya. As of 1st February 2016, there is no longer an entry fee for under-16s accompanied by parents travelling from any country.

It has also been announced that park fees will be capped at 60 USD for the whole of 2016, a reduction from the previous level of 90 USD.

These changes are a welcome added incentive to come to East Africa at a time when the region offers guests excellent value for money.

 

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