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Mitchell Park

10 Ferndale Road | Morningside, Durban, South Africa
+27 31 23 2318
Ranked #14 of 46 attractions in Durban
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Parks
Traveler Description: Lush, green and leafy, Mitchell Park is a tranquil haven in the upmarket Durban suburb of Morningside. It is always immaculately kept, with fresh... more »
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Durban, South Africa
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

the setting of the park is wonderful and very relaxed the animal park is very interesting for the little ones if time permits worth a stop More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Gosh I remember going here as a young child and even though I don't live in South Africa anymore, I still have a bit of a soft spot for Mitchell Park. It is set in lovely gardens and it absolutely great for kids with a play area and lots of animals and birds. You pay a measly amount to enter... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Great place to just relax and unwind with the family.The park has some wildlife, a plus for kids. More

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Durban, South Africa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

This is a very good place to spend half a day or more, especially for the children. There are various species of birds, crocodiles, monkeys, marmosets, tortoises etc. swings and jungle jims for the kids. Lovely place to have a picnic - lots of trees and flowers. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Our boys (7 & 3 yrs old) really enjoyed the park & the animal park. More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Nice environment with quite nice tasting food. A good place to go if you have kids as there's a playground and petting zoo. More

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Spain
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

We were staying very near the park and it is an oasis in a city of green. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Not only is there a (small) zoo and lovely gardens, but you can also have lunch, afternoon tea or dinner here. A real on-stop, do-all attraction. A very pleasant, relaxing setting. More

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Paris
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Been when I was a kid, and did not go back until very recently. The giant tortoises are still alive, and bigger than ever! Kids will like this place. The Blue zoo restaurant made tasty sole. More

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Durban, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Beautiful place to take children too as well as Granny/Grandpa. Good food, great fun for all, Zoo a pleasure to teach young ones , perfect family outing. More

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