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Parks, beaches and nature in Kenya

Parks, beaches and nature spots across Kenya for family walks, picnics, wildlife spotting and outdoor play. 137 places, updated November 2026.

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Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

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Karura Forest

Karura Forest is a 1,041-hectare urban forest in Nairobi with trails, waterfalls, caves, picnic sites, and bike hire. E…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 174

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Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

Parklands Sports Club

Members' sports club on Ojijo Road with a heated pool, gym, courts and grounds, open to members and their guests rather…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

Kivulini Eco-Park

Garden eco-park and stay in Karen with a pool, children's playground, restaurant and lawns, opened in early 2024.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi

Thika Road Mini-Forest

Informal stand of mature trees along the Thika Road corridor, used by residents for shade and picnics; there is no form…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa

Mombasa Marine National Park

A marine national park off the coast of Mombasa covering 22 square kilometres. Famous for coral reefs, seagrass beds, m…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa

Nguuni Nature Sanctuary

Walk among free-roaming giraffes, oryx, eland and ostrich on 100 acres of Bamburi hills ? quiet trails, picnic lawns an…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 200

Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa

Mama Ngina Waterfront

Mombasa's renovated free seafront park ? palm-lined promenade, ocean views over the Likoni channel, street food and eve…

  • 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 Mombasa

Mombasa Sports Club

Private multi-sport club founded in 1896 on Mnazi Moja Road in Mombasa, with cricket and rugby grounds, courts and a cl…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Mombasa

Kibarani Recreation Park

Public park on a reclaimed dumpsite beside the Makupa causeway in Mombasa, with lawns, animal sculptures, paths and vie…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

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 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

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

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