Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban
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Durban, South Africa
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- 4-wheel drive transportation into Lesotho with a guide
- Bottled water and coffee or tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle for utmost comfort
- Small group of just eight people or fewer
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off from Hotels in greater Durban area
- Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan to Underberg
- 4wd transport with guide into Lesotho
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Beverages
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pickup from any hotel in Durban, generally pickup time is 6am. We will confirm exact details the day before the tour.
Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
Sani Pass
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- TRAVEL VISA — Travellers are required to check whether they require a travel visa to enter Lesotho. If you require a visa it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa prior to the tour. We are in no way responsible for any traveller that is refused entry into Lesotho.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Ian_B
This was a fantastic day tour from Durban - highly recommended. The scenery is beautiful and I felt very safe with our driver and guide - both of whom were a wealth of knowledge about Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, and South Africa in general Five stars all the way!
Reviews
4.8
based on 25 reviews
marian_f, Mar 2026
Long day. But worth it. Beautiful scenery. Very knowledgeable guides.
Adequate breaks.
Comfortable transport
kyeongchun_M, Jan 2026
The tour itself was fine. However, the weather was bad. The weather in Lesotho was so sudden that it could not be predicted, so it seemed inevitable. The fact that I could go from Durban to Lesotho on a day trip was a great advantage of this tour. I went comfortably because the tour company connected the vans. Despite the bad weather, the scenery was good. The first driver wandered for 30 minutes because he didn't know exactly where he had to drop me off in Himeville.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the overall experience and scenery, and that the seamless connection of vehicles made it possible for you to comfortably do the day trip from Durban to Lesotho.
You’re absolutely right that mountain weather can change suddenly and is often unpredictable, but we’re pleased you were still able to appreciate the beauty of the area despite the conditions.
We do sincerely apologise for the inconvenience you experienced with the drop-off in Himeville. That is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will be addressing this with our team to ensure clearer communication and smoother logistics going forward. We really appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
Keele_J, Dec 2025
What an amazing and thrilling experience!!!! Absolutely breathtaking and exhilarating! Once in a life time trip to the “Kingdom in the Sky”. Our guides were not just awesome! 5 star experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a breathtaking and exhilarating experience in the “Kingdom in the Sky.” Our guides will be so happy to hear your kind words — they really love sharing Lesotho with guests. It means a lot to us that you felt it was a true 5-star, once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Ian_B, May 2025
This was a fantastic day tour from Durban - highly recommended. The scenery is beautiful and I felt very safe with our driver and guide - both of whom were a wealth of knowledge about Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, and South Africa in general Five stars all the way!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and felt safe throughout the tour. Your five-star recommendation means a lot to us.
Peter_M, Nov 2024
This was a one day trip from Durban - it took about two hours to reach the edges of the Drakensberg Park, where we transferred to a 4X4. We went on a tour of the park, with its spectacular scenery. We then went up the Sani Pass, which was an steep unpaved road and then crossed into Lesotho. Overall, was a great trip and I would recommend it
Phetsile_L, Mar 2024
Peter, our tour guide, was amazing.
In the cultural village in Lesotho, we got to wear the Lesotho blanket attire, so beautiful.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful review, I am going to share it with Peter and the rest of the team now, we're so glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Margaret_A, Dec 2022
Sani Pass was a lifetime experience. The towns and all places passed all had a history to tell. Overall the tour was well organized, enjoyed our day.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us!
Michael_s, Nov 2022
Very enjoyable & informative, not as scary as I anticipated.
Sovereigns cost a arm & a leg over the border
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for your review and making a good point about souvenirs. They are pricey over the border and you can get some in Underberg too, I often direct my guests to the best place to buy.
Michael G, Nov 2019
Der Ausflug zum Sani Pass war gut organisiert und hat unsere Erwartungen erfüllt. Wir hatten herrliches Wetter und die Fahrt im Geländewagen auf den nicht asphaltierten Straßen war ein echtes Erlebnis mit herrlichem Ausblick.
Negativer Punkt: Leider waren die im Leistungsumfang angebenen Snacks nicht vorhanden.
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per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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