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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 Victoria Falls

Crocodile Park Victoria Falls

Crocodile farm and reptile house with baby croc handling, snake pit, and guided tours.

  • All ages
  • Crocodile farm and reptile house
  • Yes, with help

Entry from ZWG 10

Animals and wildlife in Grootfontein

Roy's Rest Camp

Rest camp with pool, playground, waterhole hide, and Ju/'Hoansi Living Museum access.

  • All ages
  • Rest camp
  • Yes, playground

Animals and wildlife in Grootfontein

Dornhugel Guestfarm

Working guest farm with pool, playground and trampoline, farm tours and game drives.

  • All ages
  • Working guest farm
  • Yes, playground

Animals and wildlife in Gobabis

West Nest Lodge

Rural lodge with pool, playground, zipline, volleyball, putting green and game-viewing trails.

  • All ages
  • Rural lodge
  • Yes, playground

Animals and wildlife in Mariental

Gondwana Kalahari Anib Lodge

Kalahari lodge with two pools, playground, family nature drives and night walks.

  • All ages
  • Kalahari lodge
  • Yes, playground and pools

Animals and wildlife in Gobabis

Harnas Wildlife Foundation (Gobabis)

Wildlife sanctuary and guest farm with rescued big cats, pool, feeding tours and family cottages.

  • All ages (under-3s free)
  • Wildlife sanctuary and guest farm
  • Yes, cottages and pool

Entry from NAD 3

Animals and wildlife in Swakopmund

Snake Park (Swakopmund)

Reptile park with rescued African snakes, adders and lizards, and educational displays.

  • All ages
  • Indoor reptile park
  • Yes, with supervision

Entry from NAD 100

Animals and wildlife in Near Etosha National Park

Mushara Bush Camp (Etosha)

Family-run tented camp with fenced playground, kids’ pool and family tents near Etosha.

  • All ages
  • Fenced tented camp
  • Yes, kids’ pool

Entry from NAD 0

Animals and wildlife in Onguma Private Game Reserve

Onguma Bush Camp (Etosha)

Fenced family camp with playground, games room, pool, waterhole and family rooms near Etosha.

  • All ages (game drives 10+, walks 16+)
  • Fenced safari camp
  • Yes, fenced camp

Entry from NAD 0

Animals and wildlife in Etosha National Park

Okaukuejo Rest Camp (Etosha)

Family-friendly rest camp with three pools, floodlit waterhole, family chalets and restaurant.

  • All ages
  • National park rest camp
  • Yes, shallow pool

Animals and wildlife in NamibRand Nature Reserve

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (andBeyond)

Luxury desert lodge with family suites, plunge pools, kids’ club and WILDChild programme.

  • All ages (some activities age-restricted)
  • Luxury desert lodge
  • Yes, family suite

Animals and wildlife in Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay Seal Kayaking

Guided kayak tour among Cape fur seals at Pelican Point with beach brunch.

  • 3+ years (strict)
  • Atlantic Ocean and beach
  • No

Entry from NAD 90