Parks, beaches and nature in Kakamega
Kakamega Forest
Kenya's only tropical rainforest, with guided walks, 400+ bird species, seven primates and sunrise views from Lirhanda…
- All ages (guided walks)
- Outdoor
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
Menengai Crater
Vast volcanic caldera north of Nakuru, the second largest in Africa, with a rim viewpoint, hiking trails and caves. Gui…
- All ages (rim is unfenced)
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 282
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Mount Longonot National Park
Hike a volcano to its crater rim for Rift Valley views, with an optional 7.2 km loop around the rim. KWS park about 90…
- Best for active children from about 8
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 500
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Boat Rides
One to two hour boat rides on Lake Naivasha to see hippos, fish eagles and pelicans, leaving from Karagita public beach…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 1,000
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park
Cycle, walk and climb among zebra, giraffe and buffalo in a Rift Valley park with no large predators, south of Lake Nai…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 500
Parks, beaches and nature in Ngong
Ngong Hills
A dramatic ridge of seven peaks southwest of Nairobi, offering a 11.5 km hike with Rift Valley views and KWS ranger esc…
- Older children (8+) who can walk 11.5 km
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 200
Parks, beaches and nature in Thika
Blue Post Hotel & Chania Falls
Historic hotel garden with a gated walkway to Chania Falls; a relaxed waterfall stop for families.
- All ages
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 400
Parks, beaches and nature in Kiambu
Paradise Lost Resort
Lush 54-acre retreat with Mau Mau caves, a waterfall, picnic grounds and family activities just off Kiambu Road.
- All ages
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 400
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
August 7th Memorial Park
Quiet memorial garden in the CBD on the site of the 1998 US Embassy bombing, with a Peace Memorial Museum next door. Ga…
- All ages (museum content is sombre)
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 50
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park
68-acre national monument and museum on Lang'ata Road, where Kenya's flag was first raised in 1963. Free entry, big law…
- All ages
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
City Park Nairobi
Historic indigenous forest park in Parklands with nature trails, Sykes' monkeys, picnic lawns and a plant nursery, just…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Kitengela
Fred's Ranch
Cowboy-themed ranch resort in Isinya near Kitengela — swimming pool with kids' area, horse riding, playground, farm tou…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Free entry