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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 Nanyuki

One Stop Nanyuki

Garden stop opposite Nanyuki airstrip with a large swimming pool, restaurant, craft shops and shepherd's hut accommodat…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Meru

Meru Greenwood Park

Shopping mall with green spaces and family play areas.

  • All ages
  • Mall and landscaped gardens
  • Yes, stroller friendly

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Embu

Camp Ndunda Falls

Forest camp and waterfall in Njukiri Forest near Embu, with a nature trail, canopy walk, zipline, swimming and camping.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyahururu

Thomson's Falls

74 m waterfall on the Ewaso Narok River just outside Nyahururu, with viewing platforms, a trail to the base, a hippo po…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyahururu

Tamarisk Ol Bolosaat

A 15-room lodge in gardens near Lake Ol Bolossat, 7 km off the Gilgil-Nyahururu highway at Kasuku, with a restaurant an…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyahururu

Juniper Park Resort

A countryside resort at Makutano with rooms, a pool, a restaurant and views of the Aberdares and Mt Kenya.

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Nyahururu

Thomsons Falls Lodge

A historic eco-lodge on a 10-acre lawn beside Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu, with rooms, cottages, camping and picnic gr…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos

Machakos People's Park

A large public recreation park on the outskirts of Machakos with lawns, playgrounds, a zip line and walking paths; free…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos

Wote Green Public Park

Families enjoy a free public park with a children's play area, amphitheatre, ICT hub, landscaped gardens, and picnic sp…

  • Fri

Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos

Savannah Paradise Hotel

Highway hotel at Makindu on the Nairobi-Mombasa road with around 55 rooms, a restaurant, garden and pool areas, popular…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos

Kambua Resort

Garden resort off the Nairobi-Mombasa highway at Kibwezi with a pool, restaurant, playground and rooms set in green gro…

  • All ages

Parks, beaches and nature in Machakos

Olunana Gardens

A landscaped garden venue at Koma on the Kenol road with lawns, a pool, a bar and a charged children's play area.

  • All ages

Entry from KES 200

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