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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 Koforidua

Bunso Eco Park

A rainforest eco-park near Bunso in the Eastern Region with a tree-top canopy walkway, a zipline, a purpose-built child…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from GHS 25

Parks, beaches and nature in Kumasi

Cocoa Village Guesthouse Lake Bosomtwe

A lakeside guesthouse on Lake Bosomtwe with traditional Ashanti houses, canoeing, swimming, hiking, village tours, bird…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Kumasi

Lake Bosomtwe

Ghana's only natural lake, a meteorite crater lake about 30 km from Kumasi, ringed by villages and hills, with swimming…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Kumasi

Rattray Park

A 12-acre municipal park in Nhyiaeso, Kumasi, with a dancing musical fountain, open Wi-Fi lawns, an outdoor gym and a c…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from GHS 20

Parks, beaches and nature in Cape Three Points

Cape Three Points

Ghana's southernmost tip, a remote peninsula with a lighthouse, empty beaches and a fishing village, reached on a rough…

  • All ages (older children for the rough road)
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Axim

Ankasa Conservation Area

Ghana's richest rainforest ecosystem, with five walking trails, the Bamboo Cathedral, waterfalls, birding, butterfly an…

  • All ages (older children for the longer trails)
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Axim

Ankobra Beach Resort

A beach resort on the Ankobra estuary near Axim with a private beach, a playground, childcare, cycling, surfing and two…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Axim

Axim Beach Resort

A beach resort at Axim in the far west with an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a playground, babysitting and a beach b…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Busua

Busua Paradiso Beach Resort

A beach resort at Busua with family rooms, babysitting for a surcharge, and children aged 3–12 staying free.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from GHS 312

Parks, beaches and nature in Busua

Busua Inn

A small beachfront bed and breakfast on Busua Beach run by a French couple, with four ocean-view rooms, family rooms an…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Busua

Busua Beach Resort

A three-star beachfront hotel on Busua Beach in the Western Region, popular with families for its surf, sand and relaxe…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Elmina

AnoMansa Beach Resort at Elmina Bay

A beach resort at Elmina Bay with a playground, horse riding, surfing, a golf course, a gym and a restaurant.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor