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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 Nairobi

Kivulini Eco-Park

Garden eco-park and stay in Karen with a pool, children's playground, restaurant and lawns, opened in early 2024.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

Parklands Sports Club

Members' sports club on Ojijo Road with a heated pool, gym, courts and grounds, open to members and their guests rather…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

Bakee Mtaani

Community basketball court programme in Nairobi's informal settlements, run by the Jonathan Jackson Foundation, with fr…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Ruiru

BTL CICC Ruiru Kids Play Area

Children's play area with slides and open lawns inside the BTL Christian International Conference Centre on Kamiti Road…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Thika

Thika Falls

Waterfall on the Thika River at Thika, reached by a short trail, with access reported through the nearby Blue Post Hote…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 150

Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa

Kibarani Recreation Park

Public park on a reclaimed dumpsite beside the Makupa causeway in Mombasa, with lawns, animal sculptures, paths and vie…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa

Mombasa Sports Club

Private multi-sport club founded in 1896 on Mnazi Moja Road in Mombasa, with cricket and rugby grounds, courts and a cl…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Kisumu

Baby Pendo Botanical Park

Public botanical park on the reclaimed Kachok dumpsite near Mega City in Kisumu, opened in 2026 in memory of Baby Saman…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Kisumu

Wigot Gardens Hotel

Four-star hotel on the Kajulu hills at Mamboleo, Kisumu, with landscaped gardens, an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Kisumu

United Mall Children's Playground

Indoor children's playground at United Mall in Kisumu with bouncy castles, rides and arcade games, charged per game or…

  • All ages
  • Indoor

Entry from KES 100

Parks, beaches and nature in Kisumu

Jey's Jiko Kitchen and Resort

Rustic farm kitchen and guesthouse at Mutwala near Muhoroni, with gardens, river views and space for children to play.

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Kisumu

Ahero Resource Center

Community resource centre in Ahero, about 25 km east of Kisumu, offering training, technology access and family support…

  • All ages
  • Indoor