Parks, beaches and nature in Africa

Parks, beaches and nature in Yola

Gorilla Park (Yola)

Public park with a children's playground, open daily 6 AM–7 PM.

• Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Ibadan

Royal Entertainment Cruise Resort

Resort with paintball, children's play area, snooker, boat cruises and speedboats.

• All ages
• Resort and leisure centre
• Yes, play area

Parks, beaches and nature in Kano

Nassarawa Park (Gida Gida Children’s Park, Kano)

Historic park being transformed into a modern children’s playground and green space.

• Yes, gentle play

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Kano

Minjibir Park (Kano)

Lakeside park within Porto Golf Resort with picnic lawns, go-kart track, kids’ pool and boat rides.

• Yes, kids’ pool

Entry from NGN 1,500

Parks, beaches and nature in Kigali

Imbuga City Walk (Kigali Car-Free Zone)

Free car-free city walk with playground, food kiosks, and public art.

• All ages
• Urban pedestrian zone
• Yes, stroller-friendly

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Kibuye

Cormoran Lodge (Karongi)

Lakeside lodge with family cabin, kayaking, and lake views in Kibuye.

• All ages
• Lakeside lodge
• Yes, cots available

Entry from RWF 155

Parks, beaches and nature in Kibuye

Kibuye (Karongi) Public Beach

Free public beach on Lake Kivu with calm swimming water and island views.

• All ages
• Lake beach
• Yes, shallow entry

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyamyumba

Nyamyumba Hot Springs

Community-run hot springs with warm pools and optional traditional massage near Lake Kivu.

• All ages (supervise near hot water)
• Natural hot springs
• Yes, but supervise near hot water

Entry from RWF 1,000

Parks, beaches and nature in Lake Ruhondo

My Hill Eco Lodge

Eco-lodge with kids’ club, lake access, and volcano views near Volcanoes National Park.

• All ages
• Lakeside eco-lodge
• Yes, cots available

Entry from RWF 70,000

Parks, beaches and nature in Kigali

Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park

Free urban wetland park with trails, birdwatching, and family picnic spots.

• All ages
• Urban wetland
• Yes, stroller-friendly

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Musanze

Twin Lakes Recreational Island

Island farm stay with kayaking, cow milking, hiking, and traditional dancing.

• 3+ years
• Rural island on a lake
• Yes, with supervision

Entry from RWF 25,000

Parks, beaches and nature in Musanze

Grotta Resort

Resort with cave tours, animal farm, pool, and family-friendly activities in the Virunga foothills.

• 4+ years (cave scenic route)
• Volcanic highlands
• Yes, animal farm and pool

Entry from RWF 20,000