Kingsburgh and its sister town of Amanzimtoti form a natural extension of the Greater Durban metropolitan area towards the south.

Probably named after Richard Philip (Dick) King (1811-1871) who rode along here from Durban to Grahamstown on horseback to secure assistance for beleaguered British troops in 1842.

Bisected by the N2 highway, Kingsburgh comprises the ocoastal resorts of Doonside, Warner Beach, Winklespruit and Illovo Beach on the seaward side of the N2 and the hilly suburbs of Doonheights, Shulton Park, Illovo Glen, St Winifred’s and Astra Park on the inland side of the N2.

For greater variety, residents usually head to Amanzimtoti which is home to larger shopping centres such as Galleria Mall and Arbour Crossing.

The South Coast service operated by Metrorail runs northwards to Durban via Amanzimtoti and southwards to Kelso via Umgababa.