Parks, beaches and nature in Kwale
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Coastal rainforest reserve 45 minutes from Diani ? sable antelope, elephants and the spectacular Sheldrick Falls hike.
- 5 years and up
- Outdoor
- Better for older kids
Entry from KES 250
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 Diani Beach
Diani Beach
Kenya's most-awarded beach ? 17 km of white sand, calm lagoon swimming, camel rides and endless beach cafes. Free.
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Watamu
Mida Creek Boardwalk and Crab Shack
Mangrove boardwalk over tidal flats, sunset dhow trips and the famous stilted Crab Shack seafood restaurant.
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa
Pirates Beach
Mombasa's busiest public beach ? free white-sand swimming, camel and horse rides, beach football and cheap grilled seaf…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
Central Park Nairobi
The greener, calmer half of the Uhuru Park duo ? shaded trees, playground equipment and open lawns right behind the CBD…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary
Shaded forest trails for walking, jogging and cycling right off Ngong Road ? birdlife, monkeys and picnic clearings in…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 200
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
Oloolua Nature Trail
A proper forest adventure in Karen: waterfall, Mau Mau cave, papyrus swamp and picnic spots on 5 km of trails ? all for…
- 4 years and up
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 100
Parks, beaches and nature in Diani Beach
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
A sacred forest with guided walks. Entry fees apply. Open daily 8:30am-5pm.
- 6-9;10-12;13+
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 50,080,010,002,000
Parks, beaches and nature in Homa Bay
Children's Meeting Place Jamhuri Park
Children have a dedicated space to play and interact in a large public park where local leaders listen to their concern…
- Fri
Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos
Wote Green Public Park
Families enjoy a free public park with a children's play area, amphitheatre, ICT hub, landscaped gardens, and picnic sp…
- Fri
Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos
Machakos People's Park
A large public recreation park on the outskirts of Machakos with lawns, playgrounds, a zip line and walking paths; free…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Nyahururu
Thomson's Falls
74 m waterfall on the Ewaso Narok River just outside Nyahururu, with viewing platforms, a trail to the base, a hippo po…
- All ages
- Outdoor