Things to Do With Kids in Windhoek

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Zoo Park

Free central park with pond, playground, open-air theatre and picnic spots.

• All ages
• Urban public park
• Yes, playground

Free entry

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Naankuse Lodge & Wildlife Sanctuary

Charity lodge and wildlife sanctuary with carnivore feeding, cheetah and meerkat experiences, horseback riding and pool.

• All ages (some activities age-restricted)
• Wildlife sanctuary and lodge
• Yes, lodge facilities

Entry from NAD 0

Indoor play and trampoline parks in Windhoek

Maerua Mall

Large mall with cinema, mini golf, bowling, trampoline park and arcade.

• All ages
• Shopping mall with indoor entertainment
• Yes, soft play

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Haven Zoological Park

Small zoo with farm animals, monkeys, tortoises, putt-putt, playground and coffee shop.

• All ages
• Small zoo and playground
• Yes, ideal

Entry from NAD 30

Museums and history in Windhoek

National Earth Science Museum (Windhoek)

Free or donation-based museum with rocks, minerals, meteorites and dinosaur exhibits.

• All ages
• Indoor museum
• Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Pioneer Park Playground (Windhoek)

Free public playground with well-maintained swings and play equipment.

• All ages
• Public playground
• Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Indoor play and trampoline parks in Windhoek

Joyful Noise Family Entertainment Centre (Windhoek)

Indoor soft play area and glow-in-the-dark mini golf at Maerua Mall.

• All ages (soft play best for 1–8)
• Indoor entertainment centre
• Yes, soft play

Parks, beaches and nature in Windhoek

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

Family lodge with play areas, multiple pools, self-catering chalets and wildlife in the gardens.

• All ages
• Lodge and self-catering
• Yes, play areas

Entry from NAD 46

Amusement and family entertainment in Windhoek

Windhoek Country Club Resort

Resort with playground, children’s pool, babysitting, golf and tennis.

• All ages
• Resort hotel
• Yes, children’s pool

Entry from NAD 139

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Daan Viljoen Game Park

Accessible game park with self-drive trails, walking trails, giraffes and zebras near Windhoek.

• All ages
• Game park
• Yes, pool

Museums and history in Windhoek

Geological Survey Museum (Windhoek)

Free geological museum with rocks, minerals, dinosaur exhibits and mining history.

• All ages
• Indoor museum
• Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Amusement and family entertainment in Windhoek

iFun Entertainment Centre (Windhoek)

Entertainment centre with mini golf, water playground, indoor and outdoor playgrounds.

• 1–13 years (best)
• Indoor and outdoor entertainment centre
• Yes, gentle play

Entry from NAD 8,025