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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 Swakopmund

Living Desert Adventures

Educational 4x4 dune tour searching for the Namib Desert’s Little Five.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Coastal dune belt
  • No

Entry from NAD 900

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Naankuse Lodge & Wildlife Sanctuary

Charity lodge and wildlife sanctuary with carnivore feeding, cheetah and meerkat experiences, horseback riding and pool.

  • All ages (some activities age-restricted)
  • Wildlife sanctuary and lodge
  • Yes, lodge facilities

Entry from NAD 0

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Haven Zoological Park

Small zoo with farm animals, monkeys, tortoises, putt-putt, playground and coffee shop.

  • All ages
  • Small zoo and playground
  • Yes, ideal

Entry from NAD 30

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Daan Viljoen Game Park

Accessible game park with self-drive trails, walking trails, giraffes and zebras near Windhoek.

  • All ages
  • Game park
  • Yes, pool

Animals and wildlife in Walvis Bay

Pelican Point Kayaking (Walvis Bay)

Guided kayak tour among Cape fur seals at Pelican Point with dolphins and pelicans.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Atlantic Ocean and peninsula
  • No

Entry from NAD 90

Animals and wildlife in Okonjima Nature Reserve

Okonjima Plains Camp

Family-friendly camp with habituated cheetah and leopard tracking, conservation visits and hiking.

  • All ages (some activities age-restricted)
  • Conservation camp
  • Yes, with supervision

Animals and wildlife in Omaruru

Omaruru Game Lodge

Family lodge with hand-feeding of elephants, zebras and giraffes, and a waterhole next to the restaurant.

  • All ages
  • Wildlife lodge
  • Yes, with supervision

Animals and wildlife in Otjiwarongo

Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)

Cheetah research and education centre with guided tours, feeding and museum.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Cheetah conservation centre
  • No

Animals and wildlife in Otjiwarongo

Crocodile Farm Otjiwarongo (Nam Crocs)

Crocodile ranch with guided tours, baby crocodile handling, restaurant, garden and play park.

  • All ages
  • Crocodile ranch
  • Yes, play park

Animals and wildlife in Erindi Private Game Reserve

Old Traders Lodge (Erindi Game Reserve)

Family lodge on a private reserve with indoor and outdoor play centre, pool, and game drives.

  • All ages
  • Private game reserve
  • Yes, cots and play centre

Animals and wildlife in Nata

Elephant Sands

A bush lodge and campsite north of Nata, famous for its elephant population at the waterhole, with family chalets, camp…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 1,952,800