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Parks, beaches and nature in Africa

Family-friendly parks, beaches and nature across 11 countries — in Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. 429 places, updated November 2026.

All 429 parks, beaches and nature

Parks, beaches and nature in Yenagoa

Yenezuegene Playground (Yenagoa)

Wheelchair-accessible public playground with basic play equipment.

  • Yes, play equipment

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Maiduguri

Unimaid Garden (Maiduguri)

University garden open 24 hours for relaxation and family time.

  • Yes, open space

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Enugu

Nike Lake Resort (Enugu)

Lakeside resort with pool, sports facilities, boat rides, restaurant and children’s playground.

  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Kaduna

Saminaka Holiday Resort (Kaduna)

Holiday resort with children’s park, tennis, basketball, golf, cattle ranch and mini zoo.

  • Yes, children’s park

Parks, beaches and nature in Lafia

Bliss Park (Lafia)

Family park with green spaces and play areas, open daily.

  • All ages
  • Park
  • Yes, play areas

Parks, beaches and nature in Makurdi

CityBay Park (Makurdi)

Recreation park with large swimming pool, artificial horses, toys and recreational centre.

  • All ages
  • Recreation park
  • Yes, toys

Parks, beaches and nature in Asaba

Maryam Babangida Leisure Park (Asaba)

Leisure park with waterpark, artificial lake, zoo, children's playgrounds, go-karts and Sky Tower.

  • All ages
  • Leisure park
  • Yes, gentle water play

Parks, beaches and nature in Oguta

Oguta Lake Holiday Complex

Lakeside resort with motel, golf course, boat cruises and children's recreation park.

  • All ages
  • Lakeside resort
  • Yes, recreation park

Parks, beaches and nature in Enugu

Ngwo Pine Forest

Pine forest with limestone cave, waterfall, picnic areas and hiking trails.

  • All ages
  • Pine forest and cave
  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Ibeno

Ibeno Beach

Long sandy beach with gentle waves, horse riding, boat rides and family-friendly resorts.

  • All ages
  • Long sandy beach
  • Yes, gentle waves

Entry from NGN 1,000

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

Tarkwa Bay

Sheltered bay and beach with calm water safe for children, reached by boat.

  • All ages
  • Sheltered beach
  • Yes, calm water

Free entry