Parks, beaches and nature spots across Kenya for family walks, picnics, wildlife spotting and outdoor play. 137 places, updated November 2026.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
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Karura Forest is a 1,041-hectare urban forest in Nairobi with trails, waterfalls, caves, picnic sites, and bike hire. E…
Entry from KES 174
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Small private sanctuary around Lake Sonachi, a green crater lake west of Lake Naivasha, with guided walks, a tented cam…
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Garden resort in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with a large outdoor pool, children's pool, playground and spa.
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Garden resort at Karunga near Gilgil, Nakuru County, with an outdoor pool, lawns, a restaurant and a bar.
Parks, beaches and nature in Naivasha
Lakeside resort with kids' club, playground and pools.
Entry from KES 0
Parks, beaches and nature in Kitengela
Cowboy-themed ranch resort in Isinya near Kitengela — swimming pool with kids' area, horse riding, playground, farm tou…
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Ruiru
Hotel resort on the Nairobi-Thika Superhighway in Ruiru with a day-use outdoor pool, free kids play area, gym, spa, res…
Entry from KES 400
Parks, beaches and nature in Ruiru
Children's play area with slides and open lawns inside the BTL Christian International Conference Centre on Kamiti Road…
Parks, beaches and nature in Kiambu
Lush 54-acre retreat with Mau Mau caves, a waterfall, picnic grounds and family activities just off Kiambu Road.
Entry from KES 400
Parks, beaches and nature in Kiambu
Adventure centre in Kereita Forest near Kimende with zipline, quad biking, archery, paintball, horse riding and camping.
Parks, beaches and nature in Thika
Children use a community playground with a colourful picket fence near Thika Technical School.
Parks, beaches and nature in Thika
Historic hotel garden with a gated walkway to Chania Falls; a relaxed waterfall stop for families.
Entry from KES 400
Parks, beaches and nature in Thika
Wide waterfall of 14 cascades on the Athi River at Kilimambogo, about 65 km from Nairobi, with boat rides across the ri…
