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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 Keetmanshoop

Hillside Farmyard (Keetmanshoop)

Farmyard with pool, braai, hiking trails and day visits near Keetmanshoop.

  • All ages
  • Farmyard and camping
  • Yes, pool

Parks, beaches and nature in Sesriem

NWR Sesriem Camp (Sossusvlei)

Family-friendly rest camp inside the Sossusvlei gate with pool, restaurant, chalets and camping.

  • All ages (dune climbing best for 5+)
  • Desert camp
  • Yes, with flexibility

Parks, beaches and nature in Walvis Bay

Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tour

Guided 4x4 tour to Sandwich Harbour where dunes meet the ocean, with wildlife and picnics.

  • All ages (bumpy terrain)
  • Desert, dunes and lagoon
  • Yes, with supervision

Entry from NAD 80

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Zoo Park

Free central park with pond, playground, open-air theatre and picnic spots.

  • All ages
  • Urban public park
  • Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Pioneer Park Playground (Windhoek)

Free public playground with well-maintained swings and play equipment.

  • All ages
  • Public playground
  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Okahandja

Midgard Country Estate

Historic country estate with two pools, playground, horse riding, game drives and tennis.

  • All ages
  • Country estate
  • Yes, playground

Entry from NAD 250

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

Family lodge with play areas, multiple pools, self-catering chalets and wildlife in the gardens.

  • All ages
  • Lodge and self-catering
  • Yes, play areas

Entry from NAD 46

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Out of Nature Country Lodge (Windhoek)

Country lodge with outdoor pool, children’s playground and self-catering family rooms.

  • All ages
  • Country lodge
  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Eden Self Catering Chalets (Windhoek)

Self-catering chalets with garden, playground, outdoor pool and children’s pool.

  • All ages
  • Self-catering chalets
  • Yes, children’s pool

Parks, beaches and nature in Katima Mulilo

Zambezi Mubala Camp

Riverside glamping camp with self-catering tents, pool, playground and boat cruises.

  • All ages
  • Riverside glamping camp
  • Yes, playground

Entry from NAD 0

Parks, beaches and nature in Rundu

Hakusembe River Lodge

Riverside lodge with family units, pool, boat cruises and fishing near Rundu.

  • All ages (best for 8+)
  • Riverside lodge
  • Yes, family units

Parks, beaches and nature in Rundu

Ngandu Safari Lodge (Rundu)

Riverside lodge with pool, kids’ club, playground, boat cruises and fishing.

  • All ages
  • Riverside lodge
  • Yes, playground