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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 7 km south of Kabwe

Fig Tree Cafe (Kabwe)

Garden café with swings, trampolines, craft shop and kids’ menu, 7 km south of Kabwe.

  • Yes, swings

Parks, beaches and nature in Lusaka

Foxdale Court Playground (Lusaka)

Children’s play area within a shopping complex with restaurants, coffee shops and a SPAR.

  • Yes, play area

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Makurdi

CityBay Park Makurdi

Recreation park with large swimming pool, artificial horses, toys and recreational centre.

  • All ages
  • Recreation park
  • Yes, toys

Parks, beaches and nature in Benin City

Philip Temile Nature Park

Nature park with mini water park, zoo, games, swimming pool and restaurant.

  • All ages
  • Nature park
  • Yes, splash areas

Entry from NGN 3,000

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park

Free public park with children's playground, aviary, chess area, fountains and gazebos.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort

Beach resort with private beach, pools, horse riding, boat cruises, kids' club and nature trails.

  • Yes, kids' club

Parks, beaches and nature in Port Harcourt

Isaac Boro Park Port Harcourt

Historic public park with playground, picnic areas and baseball field.

  • Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Uyo

Unity Park Uyo

Public park with paved walkways, green lawns, Ibibio Unity Museum and cenotaph.

  • Yes, walkways

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

Freedom Park Lagos

Historic leisure park with open-air stages, art exhibitions, food court and green spaces.

  • Limited

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Abuja

City Park Abuja

24-hour public park with swings, bouncy castles, video games and outdoor seating.

  • All ages (best for under 10)
  • Public park
  • Yes, swings

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Nasarawa LGA (near Lafia)

Oku Akpa Rock and Picnic Centre (Lafia)

Rock formation and picnic centre for picnicking, climbing and bird watching.

  • All ages
  • Rock formation and picnic area
  • Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Warri

Effurun Garden Park (Warri)

Public garden park next to the Olu of Warri Palace, popular for picnics and relaxation.

  • Yes, open space

Free entry