SANI PASS and LESOTHO from Durban

ABOUT YOUR TOUR

Navigate your way up South Africa’s most daunting mountain passes wrapped in your Basotho blankets and enjoying some traditional bread.

Have you packed your passport? You’re heading into the Mountain Kingdom after all. At 3 240 meters above sea level it can get a tad icy so wrap yourself in one of our authentic Basotho Blankets which is yours for the day.

Our first stop is Himeville, at the base of the mountain. Climb into a 4x4 and embark on a steep climb up the scenic Sani Pass. Get your passport stamped at the border and head into no-mans-land connecting South Africa to Lesotho.

Keep your camera on standby as you don’t want to miss a chance to capture these dramatic vistas. If you’re lucky you may even score an eland sighting. Once you enter into Lesotho your guide will introduce you to a Basotho village before a bucketlist lunch (own cost) at Africa’s highest pub. Time to head down the mountain for your drive back to eThekwini/Durban.

PRICE

3600 ZAR per person

* This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. A surcharge of 50% will apply to solo travellers for the tour to run with only 1 person.

FULL ITINERARY

06h00 — Collection from your accommodation

08h30 — Scenic drive up Sani Pass in a 4x4 vehicle

11h00 — Visit to traditional Basotho village

12h00 — Lunch at Highest Pub in Africa (your own cost)

13h00 — Scenic drive down Sani Pass in a 4x4 vehicle

15h30 — Depart to Durban

18h00 — Drop off at your accommodation

INCLUDED ON YOUR TOUR

Tour guide

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

6 Hour Sani Pass & Lesotho Tour from Himeville in a 4x4 vehicle with a local guide

A visit to a traditional Basotho village

Return transfers from Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito or the airport

Bottled water (Still)

BUCKETLIST DESTINATION

Sani Pass

Mkhomazi, KwaZulu Natal

Sani Pass is on the outskirts of Underberg and Himeville and 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. In 1955 it was opened to vehicle traffic giving 4×4 drivers a chance to navigate this epic path. Because of the terrain, even to this day only 4×4 vehicles are permitted to take this route into the ‘Kingdom in the Sky’.

Sani Pass

Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Mokhotlong is a town situated in the Mokhotlong region of Lesotho. The name of this town means “Place of the Bald Ibis” and is one of the remotest towns in the country. The area is rich in montane birdlife which creates a frontier atmosphere. Situated in the Maloti Mountains, it has an average elevation of 3,200m above sea level and is sometimes referred to as “The Roof of Africa”.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick up will be at your accommodation at 06h00.
Drop off will be at your accommodation at 18h00.

* Please do not carry unnecessary items as there is limited space on the vehicle.

The itinerary, activities and accommodation are subject to change.

* These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has as little impact on your experience as possible.

 

BOOK YOUR SPOT

TOUR TYPE

TYPE : Mixed Group Tour

MAXIMUM : 06 People (Enquire for bigger groups)

PICK YOUR DATE

Please note: This tour can not be booked less than 12 hours prior to the itinerary start time.

FAQs

DO I REQUIRE A VISA?
Please click here for Lesotho VISA requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveller to ensure they have the legal requirements to enter into Lesotho. Travellers who require a visa but do not have one will unfortunately not be able to enter into Lesotho.

IS THIS TOUR WEATHER DEPENDANT?
Yes. In the event of very heavy rain or flash flooding within the reserve this tour can be cancelled.

WHERE WILL WE HAVE LUNCH?
The Highest Pub in Africa. Lunch is at the travellers own expense i.e. it is not included as part of this tour.

AGE RESTRICTION
This tour is suitable for travellers of all ages.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy! This tour is not wheelchair friendly.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 7 days or more for a full refund. A 50% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled between 2 and 7 days before a tour. A 100% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled within 48 hours of travel.

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