Kenyans planning to take advantage of the free entry to national parks this weekend will have to scratch Lake Nakuru National Park off their list.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced that there will be no free entry to Lake Nakuru on Saturday, September 27, despite its inclusion in the highly publicized free access initiative.

“Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) wishes to provide an update on the free entry to National Park, Reserves and Sanctuaries earlier communicated through the Public Notice dated 23rd September 2025,” KWS stated in part.

“The public is hereby notified that there shall be no free entry to Lake Nakuru National Park, tomorrow Saturday 27th September 2025.”

KWS added that only visitors with prepaid eCitizen tickets will be allowed in, and they can only use the Nderit Gate between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. The main Flamingo Gate and Lanet Gate will remain closed for the day.

KWS, however, did not reveal the reasons behind the scrapping of the national park from the list of the parks included in the free entry offer, which still stands for all other KWS-managed national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries across the country — including crowd favorites like Amboseli, Hell’s Gate, and Chyulu Hills.

“The public is further advised that all other KWS-managed National Parks, Reserves, and Sanctuaries across the country shall remain open and accessible tomorrow, Saturday, 27th September 2025, under the free entry initiative for Kenyan citizens,” added the statement.

KWS has urged visitors to strictly observe park rules and regulations during their visits.