Sani Pass Tour from Underberg

7 hours

Duration

Year-round

Dates

Sani Pass Tour – Pathway to Lesotho – “Kingdom in the Sky”

The Sani Pass tour gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a life time – an exciting journey up this famous mountain pass. The tour starts in the small town of Underberg in South Africa and crosses into the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, exploring the high altitude mountain vistas in the Sani Top area of Lesotho.

Our 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! We use only the best Toyota Land Cruiser models for this reason.

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’.

Please check the itinerary tab for further information on the Sani Pass Tour that starts in Underberg.

Special Rates

Special rates are available for pensioners and children under 12, please contact us for more information.

Special Group Rates for the Sani Pass Tour

Contact us for group rates, from 3 or more!

					  What an amazing experience in beautiful Zululand! A 3-day birding trip into diverse and interesting areas with our excellent guides Emile and Ivor. We had lots of fun in our... read more explorations and the team clocked 200 birds - very special times indeed. The trip was well balanced and  superbly organized,and I will be back for the next adventure. Thanks so much to the whole Roof of Africa team. 🙂				
Lyn
March 1, 2022 

					  I went on the 4 night/3 day Northern KZN Birding Trip - it was FANTASTIC!! The accommodation was perfect for our needs & the food simple, but good. The Birding... read more was amazing - saw 185 different species in varying habitats. The guides had encyclopaedic knowledge & skills.  Although  the 5 other participants were very experienced Birders, I [a complete amateur] was never made to feel inferior or left out. I learnt a tremendous amount. I highly recommend this Tour.  Dr.M.Shipton.				
Margaret Shipton
March 1, 2022 

					  I joined the Sani Pass tour with my wife and her parents. It was an amazing experience that I recommend to anyone who enjoys the stunning beauty that nature has... read more to offer.   The booking process and communication with Roof of Africa was efficient, and all our questions before the  tour were answered speedily. COVID protocols were, especially at the Lesotho border, were explained to us as well.  Our guide/driver was absolutely helpful from the get-go - he explained what the tour would entail, stopped along the route at scenic & historical spots, and related interesting trivia. Because I mentioned that I'm an amateur birder, he even stopped to point out some of the special birds in the area even though this wasn't a birding tour, which I thought was a nice touch.  In all, a professional tour company, one which I can only recommend. I will definitely be looking to do other tours with Roof of Africa tours				
Vaughan R
February 1, 2022 

Do you want to spend more time in Lesotho and really immerse yourself into this unique country’s lifestyle and environment?
Why not have a look at our extended day tour into Lesotho.

We look forward to hosting you on your Lesotho Adventure!

Emile and the team.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Himeville/Underberg – We arrange our departures from our day tours office at the Stables Market Place on the Sani Road, just outside the village of Himeville (view map), alternatively we can pick you up from your accommodation.

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 08.45 AM for a prompt departure at 09.00 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 4.00 PM.

WEAR

Bring along something warm as there is a chance of experiencing all four seasons in one day!

INCLUDED IN THE SANI PASS TOUR

A personal tour guide
Comfortable 4X4 transport
Complimentary bottled water
For more information on any possible extra charges, please click here and look at the question ‘Are there any extra fees that I will have to pay on top of the listed price?’

DO NOT FORGET

Your passports (and VISA if required)
Unabridged birth certificate for under 18’s
Camera
Cash

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Please click here for Lesotho VISA requirements.

About Sani Pass

Sani Pass is on the outskirts of Underberg and Himeville in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It links South Africa to the mountain-kingdom of Lesotho. For a number of years the pass has given many an adventure that gets the heart racing – beginning in 1948, when the first man braved the treacherous animal track up the mountain. In 1955 it was opened to vehicle traffic – giving more 4×4 drivers the opportunity to navigate this adventurous path. Still to this day only 4×4 vehicles are permitted to take this route into the ‘Kingdom in the Sky’ – Lesotho – because of the type of terrain vehicles have to negotiate and the steep climb of 1332m – to an altitude on the top of 2874m.

Additional information

Destination	Lesotho, Maloti-Drakensberg Park, Sani Pass
Groupsize	Minimum 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.

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.