From Durban: Sani Pass and Lesotho Shared 4x4 Sightseeing Tour

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Your Experience

Travel from Durban through the Drakensberg Mountains and up Sani Pass on a full-day shared 4x4 tour with a Lesotho village visit.

Getting started

Your day begins with hotel pick up in Durban, where you’ll join your group and set off in a shared transfer to Underberg. From there, board a 4x4 vehicle and meet your guide for a briefing before starting the ascent into the Drakensberg Mountains. Bottled water is provided onboard to keep you refreshed throughout the journey.

What to expect

Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass

This mountain route is renowned for its rugged beauty and dramatic landscapes, forming the natural border between South Africa and Lesotho.

• Travel in a shared 4x4 vehicle, specially equipped to handle the steep, winding roads and unpaved tracks of Sani Pass.

• Take in panoramic views of mountain peaks, deep valleys, and unique flora and fauna as you climb to the Lesotho border.

• Bottled water is available onboard the vehicle, ensuring you stay hydrated during the ascent.

Lesotho Basotho Village

After crossing the border, you’ll visit a traditional Basotho village for a glimpse into local life and customs.

• Learn about Basotho culture from village residents and see daily activities firsthand.

• Taste freshly baked pot bread, a regional specialty, during your time in the village.

• This cultural village visit is included as part of your tour, offering a meaningful connection with the community.

Highest Pub in Africa

Situated at the border, the Highest Pub in Africa offers a unique dining setting at altitude.

• You have the opportunity to enjoy an optional lunch at this well-known spot, with views over the mountains.

• The stop at the pub is included in your itinerary, though meals and drinks are at your own expense.

Wrapping up

After your visit to Lesotho and the Highest Pub, you’ll return by 4x4 to Underberg and transfer back to Durban with hotel drop off. Please note that Sani Pass entrance fees, meals, and gratuities are not included in your tour.

Venture into the Drakensberg Mountains for a full-day journey that brings you closer to Lesotho’s landscapes and vibrant culture.
Start your adventure with hotel pick up in Durban, then travel by shared transfer to Underberg before ascending Sani Pass in a 4x4.
Explore a traditional Basotho village in Lesotho, where you’ll learn about local customs and sample freshly baked pot bread.
Scenic viewpoints along the Sani Pass reveal unique flora and fauna, with bottled water provided onboard for your comfort.
Pause at the Highest Pub in Africa, located at the Lesotho border, where you can opt to purchase lunch and drinks.
Sani Pass is renowned for its dramatic switchbacks and is accessible only by 4x4, making the ascent a true adventure.
The tour includes round-trip shared transfers from Durban, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free day in the mountains.

Included

Full-day shared 4x4 Sani Pass tour
Cultural village visit in Lesotho
Opportunity to dine at Highest Pub
Shared transfers Durban to Underberg round trip
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bottled water onboard the vehicle

Not included

Meals and drinks
Gratuities
Sani Pass entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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Meeting
Natal Drakensberg Park, Lesotho, Durban, -
Natal Drakensberg Park, Lesotho, Durban, -, DURBAN, -, South Africa
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Bring your passport, as you will cross the border into Lesotho and some nationalities may require a visa.
Bring cash or a credit card for the Sani Pass entrance fees and for optional lunch at The Highest Pub in Africa, as these are not included in the tour price.
Dress warmly, as temperatures can drop significantly at higher altitudes.
Pets are not permitted on this tour.
Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are not available.
This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.