Parks and gardens in Durban

Explore Durban's diverse horticultural heritage through its specialized green spaces. This collection includes the historic Durban Botanic Gardens' uMphafa Tree Trail and the expansive Jameson Park, which features thousands of rose bushes across hundreds of varieties. Visitors can find tranquil Japanese-inspired landscapes featuring bamboo and traditional water features, or visit Mitchell Park for its long-standing zoo and gardens. From the modern urban lawns of CJ Saunders Park in Umhlanga to the historical significance of the Gandhi Memorial Park, these sites offer distinct botanical and cultural insights.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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Japanese Gardens

These gardens will give you a feel of Japan in the south of Africa. Take a walk among bamboos and cherry blossoms and enjoy it!

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Mitchell Park Zoo

Mitchell Park Zoo is also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park. Situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, South Africa, it is the…

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uMphafa Tree Trail

A specialized path within the Durban Botanic Gardens showcasing indigenous trees. The trail focuses on the uMphafa (Buffalo Thorn), a species noted for its importance in Zulu culture and local ecology.

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Jameson Park

Jameson Park and Rose Garden is a rose garden located in Durban, South Africa.

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CJ Saunders Park

A landscaped urban park in Umhlanga Ridge featuring open lawns and paved pathways. It serves as a central green space for the surrounding business district and frequently hosts local craft markets.

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Gandhi Memorial Park

Located at the Phoenix Settlement, this park honors Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy in South Africa. It occupies the land where Gandhi founded his communal farm and international printing press in 1904.

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