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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 Maun

Thamalakane River Lodge

A mid-range lodge on the Thamalakane River in Maun, with simple stone chalets, a pool, and a restaurant, ideal for fami…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 0

Parks, beaches and nature in Maun

Grays Eden

An elegant riverside retreat on the Thamalakane River in Maun, with villas and cottages, a pool, spa, and a relaxed fam…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 0

Parks, beaches and nature in Maun

Maun Lodge

A comfortable lodge on the Thamalakane River in Maun, with family rooms, a restaurant, spa, gym, and easy access to Oka…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 0

Parks, beaches and nature in Okavango Delta

Splash Camp

A family-friendly camp in the Kwara Private Concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve, with family units, a plunge pool,…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 1

Parks, beaches and nature in Kasane

Chobe Safari Lodge

A well-established lodge on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, with family rooms, a pool, kids’ meals, and easy ac…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 0

Parks, beaches and nature in Moremi Game Reserve

Okuti Camp

A family-focused camp next to Xakanaxa Lagoon in Moremi Game Reserve, with a specialist family safari programme, family…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 1

Parks, beaches and nature in Okavango Delta

Monachira Camp

A new family-friendly camp in the Moremi Game Reserve overlooking the Monachira channel, offering mokoro rides, boat sa…

  • All ages (mokoro 12+, walks 16+)
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from BWP 1

Parks, beaches and nature in Augrabies

Augrabies Falls National Park

A dramatic national park where the Orange River thunders down a 56-metre waterfall into a granite gorge, with viewpoint…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Okay for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 325

Parks, beaches and nature in Bloemfontein

Free State National Botanical Garden

A tranquil 70-hectare botanical garden with rolling lawns, roses, indigenous forest, and over 140 bird species, ideal f…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 55

Parks, beaches and nature in Nelspruit

Lowveld National Botanical Garden

A 155-hectare botanical garden at the confluence of two rivers, with a waterfall trail, over 600 plant species, and fam…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 60

Parks, beaches and nature in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden

The oldest university botanical garden in South Africa, with a bonsai collection, a tropical greenhouse, and peaceful l…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Good for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 15