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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 Athi River

Swara Acacia Lodge

A small safari lodge under old acacia trees in the Swara Plains Conservancy near Athi River, with game drives, a pool a…

  • All ages

Entry from KES 8,500

Animals and wildlife in Watamu

Bio-Ken Snake Farm

Snake farm and research centre in Watamu with guided tours of East African snakes, venom milking at 10am and handling s…

  • All ages

Entry from KES 1,500

Animals and wildlife in Voi

Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa

Lodge inside the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy near Voi, with a pool, spa, kids club and game drives into the conser…

  • All ages

Animals and wildlife in Voi

Voi Wildlife Lodge

Lodge on the boundary of Tsavo East overlooking a waterhole where elephants come to drink, with a pool, spa and game dr…

  • All ages

Animals and wildlife in Kitale

Kitale Nature Conservancy (Ndura Park)

Private 300-acre conservancy about 2 km from Kitale, with a botanical garden and rescued animals, including animals wit…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Kericho

Chemosit Sanctuary

Community wildlife and conservation sanctuary at Kapkatet in Kericho County, with rescued animals, birds and tree-plant…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Animals and wildlife in Bungoma

Buteyo Miti Park

Community-run sanctuary in Bungoma County with more than 300 indigenous trees, nature trails, picnic spots and a few an…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Animals and wildlife in Narok

Ashnil Mara Camp

Tented camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve near the Mara River, with en-suite tents, a pool, a spa and guided g…

  • All ages

Animals and wildlife in Diani Beach

The Sands Marine Centre

Marine education centre in a converted boat house at The Sands at Nomad on Diani Beach, with exhibits, interactive disp…

  • All ages

Animals and wildlife in Narok

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Kenya's best-known reserve, managed by Narok County, with big cats, huge herds and the July to October migration. Fees…

  • All ages (check lodge age policies)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 3,000

Animals and wildlife in Kitale

Saiwa Swamp National Park

Kenya's smallest national park, 3 sq km of swamp and forest on foot, with boardwalks to see sitatunga antelope and De B…

  • All ages (walking only)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Nyeri

Aberdare National Park

767 sq km mountain park with forest, moorland and Kenya's tallest waterfall, Karuru Falls (273 m). KWS gates open 6am t…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 800