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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 Elmina

Elmina Bay Resort

A resort above Elmina Bay with an outdoor pool, a children's pool, babysitting, cribs and a garden, close to Elmina Cas…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Elmina

Lemon Beach Resort

A beach resort at Elmina with a children's pool, a playground, childcare, kid meals, and activities including ATV rides…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Elmina

Coconut Grove Beach Resort

A beachfront resort near Elmina Castle with a children's paddle pool, kids' play areas, a mini animal sanctuary with cr…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Cape Coast

Kakum National Park

Ghana's most famous rainforest park, with a 333-metre canopy walkway of seven suspension bridges up to 27 metres above…

  • All ages (main canopy walkway has a minimum age and height restriction)
  • Outdoor

Entry from GHS 40

Parks, beaches and nature in Sipi Falls

The Crows Nest Sipi Falls

A budget-friendly lodge in Sipi, Tingey, with family rooms, a garden, a restaurant, free parking and a short drive to S…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Kapchorwa

Home of Friends Guesthouse

A mid-range guesthouse on the flanks of Mount Elgon just outside Kapchorwa, with family rooms, camping and easy access…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Arua

Rosevilla Hotel Arua

A hotel in Arua with a children's playground, a restaurant and bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi, at a budget price.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from UGX 51

Parks, beaches and nature in Arua

Tilenga Safari Lodge

A lodge on the Gulu–Arua road in Arua with an outdoor pool, a garden, a playground, family rooms and an airport shuttle.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from UGX 360

Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

Thika Road Mini-Forest

Informal stand of mature trees along the Thika Road corridor, used by residents for shade and picnics; there is no form…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Thika

Veska Garden

Garden events venue in Thika used for weddings, graduations and baby showers, with lawn settings and a restaurant.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Thika

Thika Sports Club

Members' sports club in Thika with an 18-hole golf course, tennis, squash, lawn bowls and a clubhouse, founded in the 1…

  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 400,018

Parks, beaches and nature in Kiambu

The Forest Adventure Centre

Adventure centre in Kereita Forest near Kimende with zipline, quad biking, archery, paintball, horse riding and camping.

  • All ages, but activities carry height and weight limits
  • Outdoor