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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 Chegutu, Mashonaland West

Ishava Farm Leisure

A farm leisure spot with braai facilities, maize and sweet potato fields, and family activities.

  • All ages
  • Farm
  • Yes

Parks, beaches and nature in Birchenough Bridge, Manicaland

Save Beach (Birchenough Bridge)

A sandy river beach below the iconic Birchenough Bridge, popular for swimming and picnics.

  • All ages (supervise near water)
  • River beach
  • Yes

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Mutoko, Mashonaland East

PaBuja Resort

A rural agri-tourism resort with chalets, camping, and VaBuja cultural experiences.

  • All ages
  • Rural resort and farm
  • Yes

Parks, beaches and nature in Esigodini, Matabeleland South

Lumene Falls

A scenic waterfall near Esigodini with a short walk, picnic spots, and balancing rocks.

  • All ages
  • Waterfall and bush
  • Yes

Entry from ZWG 5

Parks, beaches and nature in Matobo, Matabeleland South

Diana’s Pool and Embizeni Chalets

Rock pools, San rock art, and family chalets in the Matobo Hills.

  • All ages (supervise near water)
  • Natural rock pools and bush
  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Mazowe

The Forest at Art

Picnic ground with food trucks, climbing wall, and open lawns for families.

  • All ages
  • Picnic ground
  • Yes, open lawns

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Domboshava

Domboshava Caves

Granite hill with San rock art, caves, and family-friendly hiking trails near Harare.

  • All ages
  • Granite hill and caves
  • Yes, with hand-holding

Entry from ZWG 5

Parks, beaches and nature in Mazowe

Mazowe Dam Resort

Lakeside resort with pool, boat cruises, speed boating, and braai stands near Harare.

  • All ages
  • Lakeside resort
  • Yes, pool

Entry from ZWG 5

Parks, beaches and nature in Redcliff

Green Dam & Millennium Park (Redcliff)

Free public dam and park with fishing, picnicking, and open green space.

  • All ages
  • Public dam and park
  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Chimanimani

Chimanimani National Park

Mountain national park with gentle trails, natural pools, waterfalls, and hiking.

  • All ages (trails vary)
  • Mountain national park
  • Yes, gentle trails

Entry from ZWG 10

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyanga

Aberfoyle Lodge (Nyanga)

Highland lodge with pools, golf, tennis, and guided nature walks.

  • All ages
  • Highland lodge
  • Yes, small pool

Entry from ZWG 190

Parks, beaches and nature in Binga

Binga Rest Camp & Hot Springs

Lakeside rest camp with two hot springs, family rooms, fishing, and boat launches.

  • All ages
  • Lakeside rest camp
  • Yes, warm springs

Entry from ZWG 6