12-13 Hours
Duration
Year-round
Dates

From the bustling City of Durban, Tour to Lesotho – “Kingdom in the Sky”

The Sani Pass tour into Lesotho from Durban gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a life time – a comfortable and exciting journey up this famous pass.

Starting off in Durban, our tour heads up through the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins! Our luxury Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colours. The road itself is rough which is why only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip!

Once you reach the top your senses will be filled beyond your wildest dreams – breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic and enjoy this unique African experience in Lesotho – ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.

For a more detailed itinerary, please click on the itinerary tab.

Please Note: A minimum group size of 2 applies, if you would like to travel on your own, please contact us before booking.

Special Group Rates for the Sani Pass Tour from Durban into Lesotho
3 – 5 guests get a 10% discount
6 or more guests get a 20% discount!
Pensioner and child rates are also available, please contact us for more info.

SANI PASS DAY TOUR DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION From your accommodation in Durban.
DEPARTURE TIME Please be ready by 06.00 AM at your accommodation. Please note down where we should we arrange pickup from.
RETURN TIME Approximately 6.30 PM.
WEAR Bring along something warm as there is a chance of experiencing all four seasons in one day!
INCLUDED IN THE SANI PASS FROM DURBAN TOUR
A personal tour guide
Comfortable 4X4 transport
Complimentary refreshments
Optional lunch – please add lunch to your sani pass tour here
DO NOT FORGET Your passports (and VISA if required)
Unabridged birth certificate for under 18’s (suggested)
Camera
Cash (some places accept cards and you can pay using South African Rand)
VISA REQUIREMENTS Please click here for Lesotho VISA requirements.

Additional information

GroupsizeMinimum 2
DestinationLesotho, Maloti-Drakensberg Park, Sani Mountain Lodge – Highest Pub in Africa, Sani Pass
1

6.00 AM

Pickup from your Durban accommodation, from where we head into the mountains! This is a very scenic route, departing out of city hustle and bustle. The route goes through scenic farming areas and as you head further into the mountains, it provides a good opportunity to take in the rural lifestyle. Once in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains we change vehicles in the town of Underberg, into a 4WD.
2

9.00 AM

With eager anticipation, the tour group departs from the starting point and heads up to the highest pass in South Africa, Sani Pass. We travel through Himeville to the World Heritage Site of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, following the Mkomazana River up the scenic Sani Valley to the South African Border Post (border formalities) and the Lesotho Border.
3

11.30 AM

After the Lesotho border formalities at the top of Sani Pass, the group makes its way to a fully functional Basotho village to learn more about these humble people. You even get to taste their home-made bread and the local beer (subject to availability).
4

12.30 PM

To reflect on this incredible expedition, enjoy a hearty lunch and cold beer.
5

2.00 PM

We make our back down the Sani Pass.
6

“3.30

We arrive back in Underberg and make our way back to Durban, arrival will be around 6PM.