Isipingo Beach is a resort town built on a high ridge of sand at the mouth of the Isipingo River just south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is now part of eThekwini. The river is named by the Zulus "isiPhingo", the name for the cat-horn shrubs (Scutia myrtina) that grow in the area. The area has fine beaches and is regularly frequented by fishermen, especially during the sardine run. The panoramic sea views and quiant atmosphere attracts holidaymakers, hotels and an Olympic size swimming pool are available. The town itself has a primary school, library and is close to major shopping centres. A main road connects the town to the M4 highway which provides easy access to Durban city, which is about 18 km away.
|
Not found what you are looking for, try these...
|
Isipingo Beach adjoins a major industrial area, Prospecton, which is the location of South Africa's largest automobile assembly plant, that of Toyota. The facility, covering almost 9 square kilometers, is a place of employment for many Isipingo Beach residents. The populace is predominantly of Indian origin, and the town houses mosques and a temple. Isipingo Beach was the only part of Apartheid South Africa that was taken away from the `Whites´ and given to the `Indians´ under protest from the `whites´ Neighbouring suburbs include Isipingo Hills, Isipingo Rail and Amanzimtoti. The Durban International Airport is situated on the fringes of Isipingo Beach.
|
|
Bookmark SA Holidays
