Karkloof Nature Reserve near Howick has a forested picnic site with brei facilities and views of the waterfall.

Mitchell Park Zoo, also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park, is situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Holding claim to being the only zoo in Durban, Mitchell Park was initially established as an ostrich farm in 1910. After an unprofitable start, other animals were introduced and it became home to many large animals; most notably an Indian Elephant called Nellie, who was given to the zoo by the Maharajah of Mysore in 1928. She could blow a mouth organ and crack coconuts with her feet.

The Japanese Gardens is an enchanting valley of lakes, waterfalls, and rustic bridges. Picnic beneath the willow and share your breadcrumbs with the many waterfowl. The gardens are open seven days a week and entrance is free. The Japanese Garden at Durban North is the most recently developed of the larger parks. Water gardens with Japanese structures are features in this pleasant park. Laid out in a traditional style, the Japanese Garden ponds attract a variety of water birds. There are picnic areas and a playground. Please note that we do not allow charcoal breis, only gas breis.