The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has extended bus shuttle services to travellers from Africa and non-residents for the duration of the festive season starting December 20, 2025.
The shuttle service covers three national parks in the country: Nairobi National Park, Aberdare National Park, and Lake Nakuru National Park.
It will operate on weekends and public holidays only, throughout the festive season.
In a statement, KWS explained that the move will ensure more visitors enjoy the scenic wildlife destinations in the three parks no matter where they are from.
“Following the overwhelming response to the return of the KWS Bus Shuttle, we’ve updated the service to include African Resident and Non-Resident rates, encompassing both domestic and international travellers – so everyone can Jiachilie (enjoy themselves) in Kenyan parks this festive season,” it stated.
Additionally, KWS expressed that the bus shuttle service is affordable, convenient and perfect for those seeking adventures for families and groups.
On December 16, 2025, KWS reintroduced the bus shuttle services on weekends and public holidays only through the festive season as part of the ‘Jiachilie in Kenya Parks’ holiday campaign, targeting Kenyans.
KWS bus shuttle costs and trip schedules
The cost for the shuttle service and trip schedules for the three national parks are as follows.
- Nairobi National Park
For those interested in going to Nairobi National Park, the pick-up point will be at the park’s main gate.
The schedule has two trips: one at 9:00am and another at 2:00pm.
| Bus Shuttle Charges | Citizen | EAC Resident | African Citizen | Non Resident |
| Adult | Ksh 1,500 | Ksh 2,000 | USD 60 | USD 100 |
| Child | Ksh 1,000 | Ksh 1,000 | USD 30 | USD 50 |
2. Aberdare National Park
The pickup point for visitors who intend to visit Aberdare National Park will be at the Post Office, Nyeri.
There is one trip scheduled for 9:00am.
| Bus Shuttle Charges | Citizen | EAC Resident | African Citizen | Non Resident |
| Adult | Ksh 1,000 | Ksh 1,500 | USD 50 | USD 80 |
| Child | Ksh 750 | Ksh 1,000 | USD 30 | USD 50 |
3. Lake Nakuru National Park
On the hand, the pick-up point for those interested in going to Lake Nakuru National Park will be at Railways, near police station.
The schedule has two trips: one set for 9:00am and another at 2:00pm
| Bus Shuttle Charges | Citizen | EAC Resident | African Citizen | Non Resident |
| Adult | Ksh 1,750 | Ksh 2,000 | USD 60 | USD 100 |
| Child | Ksh 850 | Ksh 1,000 | USD 35 | USD 55 |
Kenyans on social media have welcomed the KWS bus shuttle service, terming it a useful avenue for families and groups to enjoy the parks without worrying about transportation inside the destinations.
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