The Donkin Reserve

This was an interesting place to visit, we enjoyed seeing the memorial wall and the garden of remembrance. We also went up the light house which was an interesting experience. Going inside the lighthouse cost only R10. The grounds are unkempt though and there were a lot of unsavory characters loitering around, it helped that there was parking inside

It is a nice space. It invites the natural environment to attract people and make the area pedestrian active. The space is a memorial which attracts tourist and has a view towards the harbour. There is little shade on this big site. Which can cause it to be inactive. Specific foliage was planted to attract butterflies, as well as having steel cut silhouettes representing South African history. The reserve makes one feel like they are in a park away from the city. Please be careful when you are in the area visiting the Donkin Reserve

Far too many dodgy people having around that makes one feel unsafe to view the site. Loved the Mandela sculpture and the mosaic art work...could not view the light house area ....Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo wait

It is a great place to visit when in P.E / Gqeberha.. The gigantic flag is very special and a lovely view of the harbour. The only reason for giving 4* instead of 5 is any visitors do need to be aware that this has become a dangerous part of the city. Only visit in the daytime and keep your wits about you. And Do NOT drive through the rest of Central towards Parliament street when you leave.., This has now become a gang owned territory. Rather go back to the main road towards the coast. Such a shame to see how Central has now become so blatantly run by criminals. Why the police/army don't clear the area is beyond me.

It's very beautiful with stunning views, however the starking red water tanks in the very background that's is supposed to showcase the pyramid and lighthouse are an eyesore and defeats the whole purpose behind the yellow photo frame...and it's not clean around the precinct. Besides that it's a must see with the history and activities expressed through the mosaics, true gem.

Beautiful place, but area is not really safe. Staff from the tourism office are very friendly and helpful! The climb to the top of the lighthouse was fun and cheap!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Nice views from the top of the lighthouse. It was amazing to see the biggest flag in South Africa, about the size of a tennis court- it's the highest in SA and second highest on the African continent.Visited onPublic holidayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

The well kept lighthouse can be accessed for a small fee. On reaching the top, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the bay and surrounding area. There is a tennis court size South African flag flying from the adjacent flagpole! not sure why it was at half-mastVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

What a pleasant walk around this park. Not entirely sure how safe it is, since there was a few "shady" characters. But had no unpleasantness while I was there.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure

Need to very careful about the parking scan. Be very very careful. Place is really nice u get to see a very beautiful view. But the people near by will try and scam u. We had a similar experience in a broad daylight which was very horrifying.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo