The
Smartcard
What
is it?
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It
has replaced the paper tickets and park passes used at
the six participating parks.
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It
stores monetary value.
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It
is re-usable i.e. more value can be added.
Objectives
of SmartCard
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To
improve revenue collection.
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To
improve management systems and data collection.
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To
improve customer service.
Which
parks have SmartCard facilities?
Nairobi,
Lake Nakuru, Aberdare, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo West
National Parks.
Who
needs a SmartCard?
All
visitors to the six National Parks aged 18 years and above.
Accompanying adults will cater for children under 18 years.
How
does the system work?
P.O.I.
(Point of Issue): The visitor will be issued
with the SmartCard at the POI and their details put on the
card. Proof of identity is required for a citizen and resident
cards. POIs are located at Nairobi Park Main Gate, Lake
Nakuru Park Main Gate, Tsavo East Main Gate (Voi), and Mombasa
KWS Offices.
P.
O. S. (Point of Sale): A sales office where
visitors pay money to be loaded on the card. POS's are located
in Nairobi Park Main Gate, Lake Nakuru Park Main Gate, Tsavo
East Park Main Gate (Voi), Aberdare Hqs., Mombasa KWS Offices,
Malindi Marine Park, Amboseli Park Meshanani Gate, Tsavo
West Mtito Andei Gate.
P.O.A.
(Point of Access): This is a Park entry point
(gates). A visitor will produce the card and the appropriate
amount deducted depending on the visitor category.
Main
Features of the System
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All
payments for park fees is done at the POS.
All visitors to the park need a card corresponding to
their residency status.
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Resident
and citizen visitors are issued with personalised cards.
Non-residents are issued with a generic card which they
must surrender on exit.
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Schools
are issued with special school cards.
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Tour
Operators are issued with a SmartCard that allows them
to pay for large groups.
...a
Smart Way to Experience the Wild...
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