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Sani Pass and Lesotho Full Day Tour from Durban

Durban, South Africaby African Tour Safaris

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 45 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

The Sani Pass tour from Durban begins with a 6am departure, traveling through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands en route to Underberg. From here, a 4x4 vehicle takes you on an adventurous ascent up the winding Sani Pass, with breathtaking views of the Drakensberg mountains. Crossing into Lesotho, highlights include a visit to a traditional Basotho village for cultural insight and enjoying a drink at the Highest Pub in Africa, perched on the mountain’s edge. After a day of adventure, culture, and spectacular scenery, you return to Durban in the late afternoon, arriving around 6pm. Sani Pass Lesotho tour Visit a Sotho Village Viisit the Highest Pub in Africa 4x4 Experience

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Pick ups and drop offs from Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, etc...
  • Visit the Highest Pub in Africa
  • Visit a Sotho village
  • Sani Pass Lesotho tour
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1

    KwaZulu-Natal

    3 hours

    The Sani Pass tour from Durban begins early at 6am as you set off through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, a region known for its rolling green hills, farmlands, and charming countryside views. The drive takes you to the mountain town of Underberg, the gateway to the Southern Drakensberg, where the real adventure begins.

  2. 2

    Sani Pass

    9 min

    You board a 4x4 vehicle suitable for tracks of the famous Sani Pass. This mountain road is a thrilling journey, climbing hairpin bends and rocky trails that rise over 2,800 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking views of dramatic valleys, towering cliffs, and cascading streams along the way. In Lesotho you visit a traditional Basotho village, where you can meet locals, learn about their way of life, and experience their warm hospitality in this remote mountain kingdom. No trip to Sani Pass is complete without a stop at the legendary Highest Pub in Africa, perched on the mountaintop, where you can enjoy a meal or a refreshing drink while taking in sweeping panoramas across Lesotho and back toward the Drakensberg. The combination of rugged adventure, spectacular scenery, and cultural encounters makes this tour one of the most memorable experiences in South Africa. After a full day of exploration and discovery, you return to Durban around 6pm.

Meeting and pickup

We pick up from all over Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, 50km radius

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no restrictions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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