Sani Pass & Lesotho Stars from Durban
From: R7,650.00
Minimum 2 people – please request single rates.
Venture deep into the majestic mountains on a thrilling Sani Pass Full-Day Splendour Tour!
Feel the rush as you ascend rugged mountain trails and soak in breathtaking views from every turn.
After a hearty lunch, journey onward to your charming overnight retreat — where the evening unfolds beneath a dazzling canopy of stars. Enjoy delicious food, great drinks, and warm company before drifting off into a cosy night’s rest surrounded by nature’s calm.
Wake up ready to embrace adventure, with endless outdoor activities waiting right at your doorstep!
Sani Pass & Lesotho Stars
Sani Pass & Lesotho Stars Overnight Adventure
Discover the Heart of Lesotho in Just Two Days
Journey beyond the ordinary on this unforgettable two-day adventure that reveals the true spirit of Lesotho. Travel up the legendary Sani Pass, a route originally carved out as a bridle path in the 1950s. What it demands in daring, it rewards tenfold in breathtaking scenery.
As you climb higher, the road narrows and the world falls away. Human traces fade, replaced by the dramatic, untouched beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains — rugged cliffs, vast valleys, and endless skies. The gravel pass winds from 1,544m to 2,876m, each turn offering a new perspective on this wild landscape.
Once over the summit, you’ll venture deep into the mountains to visit a remote village, where you’ll meet a traditional healer and experience the warmth of Lesotho’s mountain people. Choose your pace — hike, horse ride, or simply sit back and soak in the scenery.
Your evening is spent in a charming mountain guesthouse — a place steeped in history, said to be where kings were once born. As night falls, dine on hearty local cuisine, share stories over drinks, and gaze at a sky ablaze with stars before drifting into a peaceful sleep.
Wake up to crisp mountain air and panoramic views, ready for more outdoor exploration before the journey back down the pass.
Adventure, culture, and natural beauty — all in one remarkable overnight escape.
INCLUSIONS & EXTRAS PROVIDED ON A PRIVATE OVERNIGHT TOUR
EXCLUSIONS
ON A PRIVATE OVERNIGHT TOUR
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- Torches
- Personal items
- Lunch on Day 2 at Sani Pass Highest Pub
- Horse Riding on day 2
- All alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
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ITINERARY
Day 1
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Collection at 06h00 from your hotel in the Durban/Umhlanga area.
- Arrive in Underberg and change to an upmarket 4×4 vehicle then traverse the breathtaking Sani Pass, stopping frequently for photo opportunities.
- After crossing the Lesotho border, drive deep into the mountains for an exclusive experience with a Basotho community, including watching a traditional healer whose knowledge has been passed down over generations, and learn the significance of dancing routines as played out by the local community.
- Watch the daily lives of the Basotho people.
- Overnight at a historical guest house in Mokhotlong (this is good accommodation) and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in this remote area.
Day 2.
- Wake up to the sounds of nature and after a hearty breakfast, go on a hike into the mountains, go on a horse ride or go for a drive in this beautiful setting.
- Or you can take a leisurely walk along the 12 apostle mountains with your guide. Please to sure to take warm clothing as the weather can change very suddenly.
- Have lunch at the Highest Pub in Southern Africa and snap the last photo’s of this incredible scenery.
- Drive down the steep switch back of the Sani Pass
- Meet your Chauffeur to return to Durban
Passports & Visas
Valid Passports are essential. No exceptions are made.
Visas may be required for some nationalities and can be obtained online.
Please check http://www.evisalesotho.com/
What to Bring
Bring warm clothing in case of cold and warm sleeping wear in case it get cold at night. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a small overnight bag. Additional luggage can safely be stored in Underberg until your return.
Don’t forget sunscreen, Mosquito repellent (no malaria in Lesotho) sunglasses and camera’s.
Torches
Warm water is sometimes only available and night
Generators usually run electricity except in the rural village where there is no electricity.
There is no internet or cell phone signal or places to charge phones.
Small change for purchase of curio’s.
We provide all other refreshments
How long is the tour?
The tour is 2 days and one night.
As this is a private tour you can request the time of return but the border control closes at 18h00 by which time we need to be back in South Africa.
What happens if the weather is bad?
When it is raining, misty or snowing we still operate the tour as most times you rise above the clouds as you go up the Pass.
The only times when the tour will be cancelled is if the Pass has been closed by the border control due to being blocked by snow.
Please speak to us about cancelling if you are not happy.
What is the altitude?
The Sani Pass is at an elevation of 2873 meters above sea level.
Black Mountain Pass which is towards the village you will visit is at an elevation of 3278 meters above sea level.
There has not been a case of altitude sickness but our guides are trained to watch for signs and have a back up in place should this occur.
Is the Pass going to be tarred?
Yes. However according to the engineers involved this will only be in about 5 years.
There are a few road works but this is long before the South African border post.
Can I drive on my own?
Some do attempt to do this but unless you are very experienced it is not advisable. Inclement weather conditions are dangerous if you do not know the road and can happen at any time even if it looks good in the morning.
You will not get to see Basotho culture as this is only provided through a guided tour and your views will be restricted if you do not have the freedom to watch as you pass. You will not be able to go to any of the private accommodation mentioned.
You can however ‘Hire a Guide’ provided you have the correct vehicle the guide will accompany you in your vehicle to ensure that you get to the top and will take you to the village for the activities at a small cost. The guide will spend the night with you and return with you the next day. The cost for this is R1100 per day.
Rental vehicles are not suggested as rental companies will charge for damage in the area even with full cover insurance.
Dancing at the Village
You dictate your preferences in terms of time.
Our only restrictions are the South African border control closes at 18h00
and therefore we need to be back in South Africa prior to this time.
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