How Park Fees are Distributed

Ticketed Sales

Ticketed sales are initially split into two parts; 55% to the Trans-Mara County Council, and 45% to the Mara Conservancy. 

Of that 55% given to the County Council, 19% of the total amount is passed on by the Council to the Group Ranches that border the Mara Triangle.

Revenue is collected by KAPS, an independent, professional agency, which is responsible for the day to day task of revenue collection. They perform their work on 9% of park revenue collected, which is taken from Mara Conservancy's 45% share.

With 36% of revenue fees, the Mara Conservancy undertakes all aspects of protected area management including: security, tourism, infrastructure maintenance and development.

Non-Ticketed Sales

Ticketed sales are not the only revenue collected; there are also non-ticketed sales such as campsite booking fees, balloon fees and annual vehicle fees for lodges and camps. 

Non-ticketed sales are separated with 55% given to Trans-Mara County Council and 45% divided by the Mara Conservancy and KAPS; 36% to the Mara Conservancy and 9% to KAPS.