• By opening access, KWS is nudging citizens to see these spaces not as distant tourist attractions, but as shared heritage worth protecting.

On September 27, 2025, the gates to Kenya’s most treasured landscapes will swing wide open for free.

In celebration of World Tourism Day, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is inviting citizens to step into nature’s grandeur without paying a shilling.

These include the iconic savannahs of Amboseli and Tsavo, to the forested silence of Kakamega and the volcanic drama of Hell’s Gate.

Nairobi National Park sits right next to the city and gives visitors a special mix of wildlife and city views. At the coast, Mombasa and Kisite Mpunguti marine parks invite you to enjoy clear blue waters and colorful sea life.

But it’s not just the big names on the list. Hidden gems like Saiwa Swamp in Kitale, Ndere Island in Kisumu, and Ol Donyo Sabuk near Thika are also part of the offering.

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This nationwide gesture is more than a giveaway. It aligns with this year’s global theme, "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation."

As climate breakdown intensifies and inequality deepens, tourism is being reimagined as a lever for change. The 2025 agenda calls for sustainability, inclusion, resilience, and innovation. Kenya is answering that call with action.

KWS’s free-entry initiative is a move to encourage domestic tourism and deepen conservation awareness.

It’s a chance for Kenyans to reconnect with the land that defines them.

By opening access, KWS is nudging citizens to see these spaces not as distant tourist attractions, but as shared heritage worth protecting. 

More details, including the full list of participating parks and reserves, are available at http://www.kws.go.ke. But the real invitation is simple: go outside. Kenya is waiting.