![]() ![]() ![]() The trail is named after the acting Governor of the Cape Colony, Rufane Shaw Donkin, who named the city after his late beloved wife, Lady Elizabeth Donkin: the trail links 51 places of historical interest while showcasing settler history from as early as 1820. ![]() The Donkin Heritage Trail is a 5 km self-guided walking trail along the old hill of central Port Elizabeth. Central to this was The Donkin Heritage Trail… Our research indicated that there would be plenty to keep us occupied, whilst giving us the degree of exercise we so often crave when cruising. However, we have in the past ticked off those type of visits and our goal on this time was to see what Port Elizabeth itself had to offer. For most cruise ship visits the big attraction for many passengers is the port’s close proximity to a number of wildlife reserves that are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game. On a recent cruise my wife and I made our maiden call to Port Elizabeth on South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. ![]()
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