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
#1 in Parks, beaches and nature
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 Kisumu
Free-entry lakeside beach bar with kids’ play section, zip-lining and weekend bingo.
Free entry
Parks, beaches and nature in Kisumu
Hilltop lodge with playground, babysitting and lake views, but no pool.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Vast volcanic caldera north of Nakuru, the second largest in Africa, with a rim viewpoint, hiking trails and caves. Gui…
Entry from KES 282
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Family-owned lakeside camp and cottages on the shore of Lake Elementaita, with camping, cottages and lake views.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Garden hotel on Old Nairobi Road in Nakuru, near Hyrax Hill, with a restaurant and quiet grounds.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Alcohol-free eco camp on the shore of Lake Elementaita with self-catering cottages, camping and simple grounds.
Entry from KES 500
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Hillside eco-farm and camp above Lake Elementaita with a pool, restaurant, camping and farm activities.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Historic private members' golf club at Njoro in Nakuru County, with a woodland course, clubhouse and listed opening hou…
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru
Public garden in Nakuru town centre with lawns, mature trees, paths and benches, used by families for short breaks.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nanyuki
Children enjoy a playground with Mount Kenya views, while families swim, play tennis, and use the rugby pitch.
Parks, beaches and nature in Nanyuki
Long-established lodge on the Naro Moru River in Laikipia, used as a Mount Kenya base, with gardens, a pool and sports…
Parks, beaches and nature in Nanyuki
Community-run indigenous forest below Mount Kenya with a 450 m canopy walk, waterfalls, blue pools and an elephant corr…
Entry from KES 2,000
