Lesotho, South Africa · Land Adventure

Sani Pass and Lesotho 4x4 Day Tour from Durban

12 Hours Round trip from Emangidini Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day 4x4 journey from Durban to Sani Pass and Lesotho
02 Short tour of Pietermaritzburg with a stop at Mahatma Gandhi’s statue
03 Scenic drive through the Drakensberg Mountains
04 Travel up the 33 km gravel road of Sani Pass in a Land Rover 4x4
05 Cross the South African and Lesotho border posts
06 Visit a local Basotho village homestead in Lesotho
07 Free time for a warm meal at the “Highest Pub in Africa”
08 Spectacular views of rolling hills, cliffs, and mountain skies

Travel from Durban into the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains on a full-day 4x4 adventure to the legendary Sani Pass and into Lesotho. Along the way, stop in Pietermaritzburg for a short city tour and a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by City Hall before continuing toward one of southern Africa’s most scenic mountain routes.

Climb the winding gravel road of Sani Pass in a Land Rover 4x4, crossing the South African and Lesotho border posts as sweeping views of rolling hills and vast skies unfold around you. At the top, enjoy time for a warm pub meal at the “Highest Pub in Africa,” then visit a local Basotho village homestead for a glimpse into everyday life in Lesotho before descending back to South Africa and returning to Durban.

The Sani Pass is a 33km gravel road that straddles the sheer cliffs of the Drakensberg escarpment in a series of tight Zig Zag curves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Durban, Pietermaritzburg, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Languages English, French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sani Pass and Lesotho 4x4

One of our most popular tours! The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour leaves from Durban and stops at the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. Your guide will give you a short tour of the city and visit Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Afterwards the tour moves towards the Drakensberg Mountains
and up to the Sani Pass in Lesotho. Passport required.

The Sani Pass is a 33km gravel road that straddles the sheer cliffs of the Drakensberg escarpment in a series of tight Zig Zag curves. The route begins at the Sani Pass Hotel which is 1566m above sea level. You will be travelling in a Land Rover 4×4 upwards along the narrow road crossing the South African / Lesotho border post which is 1968m above sea level. On route the landscape of KwaZulu-Natal opens-up displaying spectacular views of rolling hills and vast skies.

At the top of Sani Pass, at a height of 3240 metres / 9900 feet is the “Highest Pub in Africa” where you will be given time to enjoy a warm pub meal. You tour guide will take you to a local’s home near the pub to introduce you to a Basotho people in a local village. There you will see how the Basotho people of Lesotho live. Thereafter you will make your way down Sani’s Pass and cross the boarder back into South Africa and head back to Durban.

Tour Itinerary:

· Pietermaritzburg

· Mahatma Gandhi Statue, City Hall.

· Sani Pass in a Land Rover Defender 4x4

· Visit local Bosotho village / homestead in Lesotho

· Highest Pub in Africa.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Emangidini 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional tour guide,driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) within a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel

What's Not Included

Food and drinks / lunch , however the opportunity is provided to buy something to eat (time for lunch)

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
For special pick-up arrangement contact
If the last minutes booking is before 5:00 pm, kindly contact by email
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
We also do pick-up at the Durban Port / Harbour Passenger Terminal / Richards Bay Passenger Cruise Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel