Sani Pass Tours and Tickets

Experience the journey through the storied Sani Pass while focusing on the scenery, since you'll have a guide/driver behind the wheel. No need to rent a car; you and your small group of just 15 people will be able to relax and enjoy the views while your 4x4 vehicle handles the hairpin curves of the treacherous road.

Explore two countries in one day, without the hassle of planning logistics, on this 4x4 day trip into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Sani Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429 feet (2,870meters) above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport), visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock.

Follow the historical Sani Pass, a bridal path between Lesotho and Kwazulu Natal, on a 4WD adventure tour. With a guide providing historical and cultural information as you travel, learn about the area and make a lunch stop midday at the Sani Mountain Lodge, the highest pub in Africa. Learn about the people of Lesotho and their modern lives through a stop at a living Basotho village, complete with optional tastes of homemade bread and beer.

Journey from Underberg into the heart of the Drakensberg on one of Southern Africa’s most iconic mountain adventures. Led by expert guides, you’ll climb the legendary Sani Pass, a dramatic ascent of winding switchbacks and soaring cliffs before crossing the border to explore the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - Conquer the Sani Pass at 2,874 meters above sea level - Visit a traditional Basotho homestead to learn more about Lesotho's unique culture - Experience a fresh bread tasting - Meet the local shepherds - Lunch is enjoyed either at the Highest Pub in Africa (subject to availability) or a lovely local restaurant

Experience South Africa’s Sani Pass on an exciting day trip from Himeville. Alongside a private guide, traverse the pass in a 4x4 vehicle and customize the day to your group’s interests. Stop at several viewpoints to take photos, visit private homesteads, sample local foods at a private restaurant, and much more.

Combine visits to the Sani Pass and the small country of Lesotho on a full-day tour from Durban. This jam-packed day may be daunting to plan on your own, but with a guide in the lead and all transportation provided, it's a relaxing an educational experience. Visit the Sani Pass, which makes its way through a World Heritage Site, while learning about its history. Once in Lesotho, visit a local village and the highest pub in Africa before descending along breathtaking switchbacks to your original departure point.

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

Spend a day exploring some of the highlights of Sani Pass on this exciting private tour. Escape the crowds and take in the sweeping scenery from the Sani Pass Summit. Stop for lunch at the incredible, must-see Sani Mountain Lodge; the highest pub in Africa. Then, head into Lesotho to visit a traditional Basotho village. Learn about the traditions of the local people, and taste traditional beer and homemade bread.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. The Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour from Durban is a special journey into one of South Africa’s most scenic and remote areas. Starting from Durban, travelers make their way through KwaZulu-Natal’s verdant countryside to the town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins. A rugged 4x4 ascent up the dramatic Sani Pass reveals awe-inspiring views of the Drakensberg Mountains and deep valleys below. Reaching the top, visitors cross into Lesotho, a highland nation known for its distinct Basotho culture. Here, the chance to explore a traditional village and enjoy the hospitality of Africa’s highest pub adds a cultural richness to the scenic adventure, making it a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural discovery.

Experience the KwaZulu-Natal midlands and the Sani Pass on this full-day tour from Durban. With hotel pickup and drop-off, you're ensured a stress-free experience riding in the back of a capable 4-WD vehicle with a small group of just eight people or fewer. Learn about the history, culture, and people of Lesotho through guided commentary while getting epic views and photo ops of the panoramic vistas on the Sani Pass and in Underberg.

From Durban, the Sani Pass Tour gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a lifetime – an exciting journey up this famous pass. The tour heads up through KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg. This is where the real adventure begins. The 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 Guide will fill you in on full details of the Tour. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors. The road is rough 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. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic, sip a glass of wine at the highest pub in Africa and enjoy this unique African experience in Lesotho – ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.

Escape into the dramatic scenery of the Drakensberg mountains on your way to Durban on a Sani Pass drive through valleys and over steep hillsides. Explore the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, and stop at Lesotho, an authentic mountain village, and enjoy a drink in Africa’s highest pub. Feel the thrill of the open road and all the hairpin bends and steep trails that the Sani Pass can throw at you.

For those who want to go further! The Sani Pass is only the beginning. This full-day guided experience takes you 60km beyond the iconic ascent and deep into Lesotho’s remote highlands, where life unfolds slowly and landscapes stretch endlessly. If you want more than a scenic stop at the top, this is your tour. - Immerse yourself in Basotho culture. - Stop at Black Mountain to admire Thabana Ntlenyana, Southern Africa’s highest peak. - Explore the remote village of Makhapung & meet a local healer. - Discover the historic town of Mokhotlong. - Enjoy lunch at either the Highest Pub in Africa (subject to availability) or a lovely local restaurant

A winding dirt road up to the “roof of Africa,” the Sani Pass may not be well-known to Westerners, but that’s a good thing. On this tour, you’ll take a 4x4 up the hairpin switchbacks, riding into Lesotho to meet local villagers living at 9,000 feet. You'll also stop at the highest pub in Africa, all the while taking in the epic scenery.

An exclusive, private tour offering a night at the very edge of the formidable Sani Pass and the opportunity to hike to the highest point in Lesotho if desired. You will interact with a remote community in a private, authentic Basotho homestead where you will observe the skills of a traditional healer and see the secret dancing rituals of the charming ladies whilst you experience their day to day lifestyle. You will be treated to 5-star service throughout, with a personal guide, a luxury air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle and homemade snacks and refreshments. This tour has been rated number one in the area.

The views along the pass are out of this world as you sit on the 4x4 watching. 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. Your 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.

Despite its small size, the mountain kingdom of Lesotho offers tonnes of choice. Leave itinerary planning to the experts and learn how Lesotho pairs modernity and tradition on this private 3-day tour. Alongside the favorites—Maletsunyane Falls, Kome Caves, San/Bushman rock art, the Dinosaur Footprints, and a Basotho village—you'll look at Maseru, the thoroughly modern capital. Your tour includes accommodation, meals, entrance fees, and 2-way private transfers from Underberg.

Visit the landlocked country of Lesotho, and experience a new culture, on this day trip from Underberg. Alongside a private guide, drive along the Sani Pass to the South Africa-Lesotho border. Then spend the day exploring natural, cultural, and historical sights including the town of Mokhotlong, a Besotho community, and some of southern Africa’s highest peaks.

This tour commences at 6:am in Durban. Begin the drive from Durban along the N3 highway and travel past Pietermaritzburg. Travel through the Natal Midlands, admiring the scenery until you reach the town of Underberg. In Underberg you will be transfered into a 4 x 4 vehicle. Sani Pass, is a World Heritage, a steep pass rising 9,429-feet above sea level. Go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any in Southern Africa. The Pass offers the most exceptional views. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. In Lesotho you also get to visit a traditional Sotho village and experience first hand the rural Sotho life. Enjoy lunch and toast to a drink at the highest pub in Africa.

Explore the Mountain Kingdom of South Africa, where the temperature drops as the altitude rises. Travel to Himeville and swap your transport for an off road vehicle, and make your way up the winding trails of the Sani Pass. Enjoy the panoramic views all around as you climb higher and higher, and cross the border to Lesotho to see a typical Basotho village, and visit the highest pub in Africa.

This is a tour of a lifetime. A 4 x 4 experience up one of the world's most famous passes. 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 colors.

Explore the Drakensberg Mountains and the tiny neighboring country of Lesotho on this full-day tour from Durban. With a guide providing narrative and all transportation included, you can focus on the sights and learning all about the area instead of driving and directions. Stops include the highest pub in Africa, the Sani Pass, Underberg, and the Sotho Village.

Most visitors experience Lesotho as a quick day trip to the top of Sani Pass. This tour goes much further, allowing you to spend a night in the heart of the Lesotho Highlands and experience the country at a slower, more meaningful pace. By combining the iconic ascent of Sani Pass with an overnight stay, cultural encounters, high-altitude exploration, and a choice of mountain activities, this tour offers a richer and more immersive experience than a traditional day excursion. Guests have the opportunity to explore beyond the border post, visit authentic Basotho communities, travel through remote mountain landscapes, and experience life in the world's only country where the entire nation lies above 1,000 metres. With experienced local guides, spectacular scenery & genuine cultural interaction, this journey showcases the very best of Lesotho in just 2 days. The perfect balance of adventure, culture, comfort, & discovery for travellers wanting to experience the true Kingdom in the Sky.

With rugged mountain landscapes and limited roads, a 4WD is essential for exploring Lesotho. This 3-day private tour includes accommodation, meals, transfers, and a personal guide. Drive the dramatic Sani Pass and admire Maletsunyane Falls; see a diamond mine, rock paintings, and dinosaur footprints; meet shepherds, tour a horse trading town, and visit cave houses.