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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 Bulawayo

Centenary Park (Bulawayo)

Free city park with children’s playground, skating rink, picnic lawns, and fountain.

  • All ages
  • Urban public park
  • Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Victoria Falls

Samkele Park

Free public park with children’s playground, outdoor gym, walking paths, and Zimbabwe’s first skatepark.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Victoria Falls

Batonka Guest Lodge

Family-friendly guest lodge with pool, safe gardens, and interleading rooms.

  • All ages
  • Guest lodge
  • Yes

Entry from ZWG 150

Parks, beaches and nature in Chimanimani

Stonehouse Lodge (Chimanimani)

Family lodge with hiking, horse riding, golf, and child-friendly cabins near Chimanimani National Park.

  • All ages
  • Mountain lodge
  • Yes, cribs

Entry from ZWG 70

Parks, beaches and nature in Kariba

Lake Kariba Houseboat

Houseboat charters with fishing, tender boats, sunset cruises, and family cabins.

  • All ages (water safety essential)
  • Lake and houseboat
  • Yes, with life jackets

Entry from ZWG 200

Parks, beaches and nature in Mariental

Hardap Dam Resort

Lakeside resort with pool, playground, fishing and water sports on Hardap Dam.

  • All ages
  • Lakeside resort
  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Spitzkoppe

Spitzkoppe

Granite peaks with San rock art, rock pools, hiking and camping.

  • All ages (supervise near heights)
  • Granite peaks and desert
  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Usakos

Achab Camping and Accommodation (Usakos)

Camping and self-catering with pool, play area, hiking trails and rock pools near Usakos.

  • All ages
  • Camping and self-catering
  • Yes, play area

Entry from NAD 0

Parks, beaches and nature in Henties Bay

Desert Rose (Henties Bay)

Beachfront self-catering resort with playground, volleyball, braai areas and family activities.

  • All ages
  • Beachfront self-catering resort
  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Keetmanshoop

Quiver Tree Forest and Giant's Playground

Quiver tree forest and giant boulder playground with climbing, hiking and photography.

  • All ages
  • Desert and boulder landscape
  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Omaruru

Erongo Wilderness Lodge (Omaruru)

Mountain lodge with children’s playground, babysitting, two pools and hiking trails.

  • All ages
  • Mountain lodge
  • Yes, cribs and playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Rundu

Camp Hogo (Rundu)

Riverside camp with play park, jumping castle, restaurant, bar and fishing trips.

  • All ages
  • Riverside camp
  • Yes, play park