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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 Nakuru

Nyayo Gardens

Public garden in Nakuru town centre with lawns, mature trees, paths and benches, used by families for short breaks.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru

Njoro Country Club

Historic private members' golf club at Njoro in Nakuru County, with a woodland course, clubhouse and listed opening hou…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha

Acacia Gardens Gilgil

Garden resort at Karunga near Gilgil, Nakuru County, with an outdoor pool, lawns, a restaurant and a bar.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru

Lemon Valley Farm

Hillside eco-farm and camp above Lake Elementaita with a pool, restaurant, camping and farm activities.

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha

Epashikino Resort & Spa

Garden resort in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with a large outdoor pool, children's pool, playground and spa.

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru

Oasis Eco Camp

Alcohol-free eco camp on the shore of Lake Elementaita with self-catering cottages, camping and simple grounds.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru

Rock Hyrax Hotel

Garden hotel on Old Nairobi Road in Nakuru, near Hyrax Hill, with a restaurant and quiet grounds.

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru

Eagles Point Camp

Family-owned lakeside camp and cottages on the shore of Lake Elementaita, with camping, cottages and lake views.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nanyuki

One Stop Nanyuki

Garden stop opposite Nanyuki airstrip with a large swimming pool, restaurant, craft shops and shepherd's hut accommodat…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nanyuki

Ngare Ndare Forest

Community-run indigenous forest below Mount Kenya with a 450 m canopy walk, waterfalls, blue pools and an elephant corr…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 2,000

Parks, beaches and nature in Embu

Camp Ndunda Falls

Forest camp and waterfall in Njukiri Forest near Embu, with a nature trail, canopy walk, zipline, swimming and camping.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nanyuki

Naro Moru River Lodge

Long-established lodge on the Naro Moru River in Laikipia, used as a Mount Kenya base, with gardens, a pool and sports…

  • All ages