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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 Damaturu

Wulgo Stream Park (Damaturu)

Local recreational area for family relaxation and short nature walks.

  • All ages
  • Stream park
  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Gombe

Gombe Play Ground

Outdoor play ground with open space for children in Gombe.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor play ground
  • Yes, open space

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Lafia

Central Motor Park (Lafia)

Park and transport hub with open space, open daily in Lafia.

  • All ages
  • Transport hub and park
  • Yes, open space

Parks, beaches and nature in Zaria

5G Resort (Zaria)

Resort with children's playground, seating areas and family-friendly environment.

  • All ages
  • Resort with playground
  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Nnewi

Okpu Ana Natural Spring (Nnewi)

Sacred natural spring believed never to dry up, with cultural significance and peaceful surroundings.

  • All ages
  • Natural spring and cultural site
  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Jalingo

Kwararafa Park (Jalingo)

Public park with green spaces, children's play equipment and picnic areas.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, play equipment

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Bauchi

Unity Park (Bauchi)

Public leisure complex with children's facilities, indoor sports hall, open theatre and shopping complex.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, gentle play

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Lokoja

Children Amusement Parks (Lokoja)

Children's amusement park with play equipment and open space, open all day.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, play equipment

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Calabar (Anegeje)

Kwa Falls

Waterfall and natural plunge pool in a tropical rainforest near Calabar.

  • All ages
  • Waterfall and rainforest
  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

Jibowu Gardens (Infinity Park)

Urban park with petting zoo, aviary, lawns and mini zoo in Jibowu, Yaba.

  • All ages
  • Urban park and petting zoo
  • Yes, petting zoo

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

Rafiu Jafojo Park (Shasha Recreation Park)

Public park with children's playground, mini zoo, co-working space and picnic areas.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, playground

Free entry