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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 Kitwe

Kitwe Playing Fields (KPF)

Public sports and recreation park with walking paths, tennis courts and football fields in Kitwe.

  • Yes, open space

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Livingstone

Waterberry Lodge (Livingstone)

Riverside lodge with family cottages, River Farmhouse, pool and activities near Victoria Falls.

  • Yes, family cottages

Parks, beaches and nature in Lusaka

Nembo Scenic Park (Lusaka)

47,000-square-metre park with a scale model map of Zambia in miniature.

  • Yes, open space

Parks, beaches and nature in Ndola

Ndola Boating Club

Riverside club with boating, sailing, fishing, gym, restaurant, bar and barbecue facilities.

  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Ndola

Itawa Spring

Natural spring and tributary of the Kafubu River, reached by walking trails near the railway.

  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Kitwe

Kitwe Children's Park

Dedicated children’s playground with safe play equipment and family facilities.

  • Yes, play equipment

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Ndola

Kafubu River Walk (Ndola)

Riverside walk along the Kafubu River with fishing and nature views, free.

  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Ndola

Ndola Civic Centre Grounds (Ndola)

Central green space with shaded benches and open lawns in Ndola, free entry.

  • Yes, open space

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Ndola

Lupili Play Park (Ndola)

Community play park with swings, playground equipment and open space in Ndola.

  • Yes, swings

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in 32 km northwest of Kasama

Chishimba Falls (Kasama)

Three scenic waterfalls (Chishimba, Mutumuna, Kaela) with picnic areas and camping near Kasama.

  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Kasama

Mutinondo Wilderness (Kasama)

Private wilderness reserve with inselbergs, waterfalls, rock art and 362 bird species near Kasama.

  • Yes, with supervision