Mitchell Park

Description

Stroll through the gardens of Mitchell Park and you’ll be amazed at the floral display throughout the year. These gardens, picnic sites, spacious lawn and children’s playground is well maintained and a local favourite for family outings. There is a mini zoo and aviary with small animals and a large variety of bird species; you will find raccoons, cranes, flamingoes, wallabies, monkeys and tortoises here. There is a teagarden, nestled among trees and flowerbeds, where you can sit back and enjoy the view. A playground for physically challenged children ensures that everybody has fun.

Directions

Driving along the N3 towards Durban, just before you reach the city, take exit 2 – M13 / Berea Road / Berea. Drive down the hill and turn left into Botanic Gardens Road, you will see a sign M8 / Morningside. After a while you will notice the Durban Botanic Gardens on your right, keep driving. Turn left into Springfield Road, the signboard indicates M17 / Berea. Finally turn right into Musgrave Road. You will notice Mitchell Park on your left; to get to my preferred parking spot, turn left into Madeira Road and park along the road.

Fees and Times

The aviaries open at 8am and the last visitors may enter at 4pm; the final bell to signal closing goes at 4:45pm. A small fee is payable to enter the zoo / aviaries; you can visit the gardens, picnic site and playground for free.