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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 Meru

Meru National Park

Quiet 870 sq km KWS park, home of Elsa the lioness from Born Free, with a rhino sanctuary, reticulated giraffe and 13 r…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 800

Animals and wildlife in Nanyuki

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Private conservancy near Nanyuki with Big Five game drives, the last two northern white rhinos and Kenya's only chimpan…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 2,000

Animals and wildlife in Nakuru

Lake Nakuru National Park

Compact KWS park around a soda lake with rhinos, lions, giraffes and, when conditions allow, flamingos, about 156 km fr…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 1,500

Animals and wildlife in Naivasha

Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

Private game sanctuary on a peninsula in Lake Naivasha, reached by a short boat ride, where you walk among giraffe, zeb…

  • All ages (children must manage a 1 to 2 hour walk)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 800

Animals and wildlife in Athi River

Swara Plains Conservancy

Private 15,000-acre wildlife conservancy on the Kapiti Plains, with game drives, cycling and walking trails 35 km from…

  • All ages (vehicle-based)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 1,000

Animals and wildlife in Voi

Tsavo East National Park

Kenya's biggest easy safari from the coast ? red elephants, lions and the Galana River, day-trippable from Mombasa or D…

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Watamu

Local Ocean Conservation - Watamu Turtle Watch

Sea-turtle rescue hospital and education centre on Watamu beach ? meet recovering turtles and learn about nest protecti…

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor

Free entry

Animals and wildlife in Malindi

Falconry of Kenya

Private bird-of-prey and reptile sanctuary outside Malindi ? handle eagles, falcons and owls, meet tortoises and snakes.

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Mamba Village Centre (Nyali)

East Africa's largest crocodile farm on the coast ? afternoon croc feeding, ostriches, tortoises, horse rides and a pla…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 200

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Haller Park (Bamburi)

A former cement quarry turned wildlife sanctuary ? giraffe feeding, giant tortoises, hippos, crocs and a butterfly pavi…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery

Watch orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed and playing in the mud at the famous one-hour public visit, inside Nairo…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 500