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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 Akagera National Park

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Safari lodge with kids’ club, pool, and family suites inside Akagera.

  • All ages
  • Lodge in national park
  • Yes, cots and family rooms

Entry from RWF 200

Parks, beaches and nature in Gisenyi

Lake Kivu (Gisenyi Public Beach)

Free public beach with calm, safe swimming and sunset views.

  • All ages
  • Lake beach
  • Yes, shallow entry

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyungwe

Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk

Canopy walk above one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, with primates and birds.

  • 6+ years (strict)
  • Rainforest canopy
  • No (minimum age 6)

Entry from RWF 40

Parks, beaches and nature in Akagera National Park

SALT of Akagera

Safari lodge with kids’ club, pool, tennis, and family activities inside Akagera.

  • All ages
  • Safari lodge
  • Yes, cots available

Parks, beaches and nature in Gisakura

Gisakura Tea Plantation

Tea estate tour with plantation walk, factory visit, and tea tasting.

  • All ages
  • Tea plantation
  • Limited; carry young children

Entry from RWF 30

Parks, beaches and nature in Gisenyi

Hakuna Matata Lodge

Lakeside lodge with private beach, playground, and family-friendly dining.

  • All ages
  • Lakeside lodge
  • Yes, playground

Entry from RWF 68

Parks, beaches and nature in Muhazi

Muhazi Beach Resort

Lake resort with family rooms, kids’ playground, and boat tours on Lake Muhazi.

  • All ages
  • Lakeside resort
  • Yes, playground

Entry from RWF 100

Parks, beaches and nature in Victoria Falls

Lokuthula Lodges

Family lodge with self-catering chalets, playground, trampoline, and kids’ pool.

  • All ages
  • Family lodge
  • Yes, cots available

Entry from ZWG 144

Parks, beaches and nature in Harare

Harare Gardens

Free city park with miniature Victoria Falls, boating pond, playgrounds, and gallery.

  • All ages
  • Urban public park
  • Yes, stroller-friendly

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Harare

Kingfisher Park

Suburban park with dam, playground, zipline, waterslides, and braai facilities.

  • All ages
  • Suburban park with dam
  • Yes, playground

Entry from ZWG 3

Parks, beaches and nature in Harare

Haka Game Park

Game park with rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, self-drive loops, canoeing, and horse riding.

  • All ages
  • Game park
  • Yes, self-drive

Entry from ZWG 10

Parks, beaches and nature in Victoria Falls

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Resort with kids’ club, large pool, and free unlimited access to Victoria Falls.

  • All ages
  • Resort in national park
  • Yes, cots available

Entry from ZWG 200