White-sand beach and turquoise Indian Ocean water at Diani Beach on the Kwale County coast.
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wildlife sanctuary · Kwale

Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary

Community-led — tag for responsible tourism. Note: fees are quoted in KES for all classes on the official site (non-resident KES 1,000, not USD).

Kwale

Fees

Kenya prices by visitor class, citizen, resident, East African and non-resident rates differ at the same gate.

Visitor classAdult
Non-residentKES 1,000
Kenya residentKES 500
verified · verified 2026-09-16 · source: Golini-Mwaluganje Community Wildlife Conservation Ltd

What we know

Opening hours: Daily 06:00-18:00
verified · verified 2026-09-16
Safety note: Wild elephants present; use the ranger escort on trails.
verified · verified 2026-09-16 · source: Golini-Mwaluganje Community Wildlife Conservation Ltd
cultural note: A community conservancy (est. 1995, run by Golini-Mwaluganje Community Wildlife Conservation Ltd) protecting a 40 km2 elephant corridor between Shimba Hills and Mwaluganje Forest — elephants, buffalo, birds and Chitsanze Waterfall. Income supports local families; a strong responsible-tourism choice. Children (5-18) half price; vehicle KES 500; camping available. Pay via M-Pesa Paybill 522533.
stable · verified 2026-09-16 · source: Golini-Mwaluganje Community Wildlife Conservation Ltd

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