Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa

Snapshots of Gqeberha

British Settlement on Algoa Bay Discover the coastal hub in the Eastern Cape known as the “Friendly City.” Now part of the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan municipality, Gqeberha was originally founded to house British settlers, as a way of strengthening the border region between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa. Your scenic city drive will take you past the Campanile—one of the most striking buildings in Gqeberha. The tower dates back to 1920 and was built to commemorate the 1820 arrival of the British settlers who came to help populate the Eastern Cape. Stop for photos at City Hall and Fort Frederick, which were strategically built on a natural vantage point overlooking Algoa Bay in order to protect the Cape Colony from the French during the Napoleonic wars. After a photo stop at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, enjoy a panoramic drive back to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.