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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 Kidepo

Apoka Safari Lodge

A luxury safari lodge inside Kidepo Valley National Park with interconnecting family suites, a pool and sweeping views,…

  • All ages (not recommended under 5)
  • Outdoor

Entry from UGX 5,853

Animals and wildlife in Kidepo

Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo

A safari lodge at Karenga near Kidepo Valley National Park, with mountain views, a restaurant, a bar, a garden, a terra…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from UGX 277

Animals and wildlife in Nakasongola

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Uganda's only wild rhino sanctuary, on the Kampala-Gulu highway about 176 km from Kampala, where guided rhino tracking…

  • All ages (rhino tracking from age 6)
  • Outdoor
  • Too young for the walk; wait at reception

Entry from UGX 50,000

Animals and wildlife in Entebbe

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

Uganda's national wildlife rescue and education centre on Lake Victoria, 15 minutes from Entebbe airport, with lions, g…

  • All ages
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from UGX 20,000

Animals and wildlife in Kiambu

Gathoni Sensory Garden & Tea Farm

Tea farm and sensory garden at Tigoni near Limuru, with guided tea-plucking and processing tours, a herb garden and gui…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Adventure Farm Karen

Farm-based family attraction on Rhino Park Road in Karen with a petting area, fish feeding, zipline, mud slide, play ar…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 10,005,005

Animals and wildlife in Kiambu

Mlango Farm

Organic farm at Ngecha near Limuru offering booked visits with a guided walk, vegetable harvesting, animal feeding and…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 175,011

Animals and wildlife in Thika

Blue Post Animal Park

Small animal park in the grounds of the historic Blue Post Hotel in Thika, with an ostrich, crocodiles and small animal…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 50

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

GallopGo Stables

Riding school and stables in Kitisuru near Karura Forest, with lessons, guided rides, pony experiences and archery for…

  • All ages (pony rides for children; confirm minimum age)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 180,015

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Xina Horse Riding School

Riding school and stables at Ridgeways off Kiambu Road, with lessons and pony rides for beginners from about three year…

  • 3+ years (reported)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 10,003,000

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Mombasa Butterfly House

Butterfly house in the Fort Jesus grounds in Mombasa Old Town, with a planted flight area, live coastal butterflies and…

  • All ages

Entry from KES 100

Animals and wildlife in Nyeri

Mamba Village Nyeri

Crocodile farm at Kiganjo near Nyeri with pools of Nile crocodiles and guided walks, next to the Kenya Police College.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor