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Animals and wildlife in Africa

Family-friendly animals and wildlife across 11 countries — in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 299 places, updated November 2026.

All 299 animals and wildlife

Animals and wildlife in Kinigi

Golden Monkey Trekking (Volcanoes National Park)

Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park with no gorilla-style age barrier for families.

  • 8+ years recommended; confirm age policy
  • Bamboo forest
  • No

Entry from RWF 100

Animals and wildlife in Rutsiro/Ngororero

Gishwati-Mukura National Park

Newest national park with chimpanzee trekking, guided forest walks, and waterfall hikes.

  • 6+ years for nature walk
  • Montane forest
  • Limited; carry young children

Entry from RWF 45

Animals and wildlife in Kigali

Umusambi Village

Wildlife sanctuary for rescued cranes with family scavenger hunts and wetland trails.

  • 3+ years
  • Restored wetland
  • Yes, boardwalk is stroller-friendly

Entry from RWF 10,000

Animals and wildlife in Kigali

La Fromagerie

Farm tour with animal feeding, cheese-making demo, and playground.

  • 2+ years
  • Rural farm
  • Yes, animal feeding is toddler-friendly

Entry from RWF 20

Animals and wildlife in Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park

Family-friendly Big Five safari with game drives and boat trips on Lake Ihema.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Outdoor savannah and lakes
  • Yes, but long drives require planning

Entry from RWF 100

Animals and wildlife in Nyange

Farmhouse Rwanda

Organic farm stay with animal feeding, milking, horseback riding, and beekeeping.

  • 3+ years
  • Working organic farm
  • Yes, animal feeding

Entry from RWF 30

Animals and wildlife in Nyamata

Lakeside Fish Farm

Fish farm and petting zoo with educational tours, lake swimming, and camping.

  • All ages
  • Rural lakeside farm
  • Yes, petting zoo

Entry from RWF 10

Animals and wildlife in Harare

Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary

Animal rescue sanctuary with lions, primates, farm animals, and a children’s pool.

  • All ages
  • Wildlife rescue sanctuary
  • Yes, children’s pool

Entry from ZWG 12

Animals and wildlife in Bulawayo

Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage

Non-profit wildlife orphanage and rehabilitation centre with rescued carnivores and primates.

  • All ages
  • Wildlife rehabilitation centre
  • Yes, but long tour

Entry from ZWG 6

Animals and wildlife in Harare

Mukuvisi Woodlands

City-edge game reserve with giraffes, zebras, walking trails, and horse rides.

  • All ages
  • Urban game reserve
  • Yes, flat terrain

Entry from ZWG 6

Animals and wildlife in Bulawayo

Free to be Wild Sanctuary

Primate-focused wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre with guided bush walks.

  • All ages
  • Wildlife rescue centre
  • Yes, but walk may be long

Entry from ZWG 5

Animals and wildlife in Harare

Lion & Cheetah Park

Drive-through safari park with lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and plains game.

  • All ages
  • Drive-through safari park
  • Yes, drive-through

Entry from ZWG 15