The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced changes to its free entry initiative, clarifying that Lake Nakuru National Park will not be accessible under the programme Saturday.

In a notice, KWS, however, said that visitors who have already purchased prepaid eCitizen tickets will be allowed to access the park through Nderit Gate between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The organisation further stated that both the park’s main gate at the flamingo area and Lanet Gate will remain closed throughout the day.

Despite the restrictions at Lake Nakuru, KWS confirmed that all other national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries under its management will remain open and accessible free of charge to all Kenyans as part of an initiative announced earlier this week.

The service has also reminded the public to strictly observe park rules and regulations during their visits.

The initiative is part of activities to commemorate World Tourism Day.

“As we mark 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 today, we celebrate the power of sustainable tourism in protecting our natural heritage. We welcome you to take advantage of the FREE entry and join us in our national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries to discover, experience and explore,” KWS said.

The free entry shall apply only to 34 national parks, reserves and sanctuaries across the country as listed below:

No

Name of Parks, Reserves and Sanctuaries

1.

Lake Nakuru National Park

2.

Hells Gate National Park

3.

Mount. Longonot National Park

4.

 Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary

5.

Amboseli National Park

6.

Nairobi National Park

7.

Nairobi Animal Orphanage

8.

Nairobi Safari Walk

9.

Oldonyo Sabuk National Park

10.

Tsavo East National Park

11.

Tsavo West National Park

12.

Chyullu Hills National Park

13.

Mount. Kenya National Park

14.

Aberdare National Park

15.

Mwea National Reserve

16.

Meru National Park

17.

Kora National Park

18.

Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

19.

Malindi Marine Park

20.

Watamu Marine Park

21.

Mombasa Marine Park

22.

Shimba Hills National Reserve

23.

Kiunga Marine Park

24.

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

25.

Mt. Elgon National Park

26.

Kakamega Forest National Reserve

27.

Saiwa Swamp National Park

28.

Ruma National Park

29.

Central Island National Park

30.

Ndere Island National Park

31.

Marsabit National Park

32.

Sibiloi National Park

33.

South Island National Park

Malkamari National Park