Private Tour
3 days Lesotho Private Tour, Sani Pass and Maletsunyana Falls
Overview
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72 hours
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This is our most popular tour. We are the only company that offer a guaranteed private tour, with a personal guide and private vehicle all at the same price as a group tour.
We are the only operator in the area who has a permit from the Department of Transport to carry passengers up the Sani Pass. This permit is required by law.
We tour up the Sani Pass to Maletsunyane Falls in just two nights and three days. We experience all the most exceptional highlights of this incredible country including visits to the cannibal caves and dinosaurs footprints.
We go to sights seldom seen by most tourists, we meet local communities and elusive shepherds.
Our guides are highly trained and some of the best in the entire region. The guides are also trained in 4x4 advanced driving and hold search and rescue qualifications.
We offer numerous added extras to give you a 5 star experience.
This tour will allow you to experience the brilliance of Lesotho and the major highlights in just 3 days.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
VALID PASSPORTS ESSENTIAL - SOME NATIONALITIES MAY REQUIRE VISA'S
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Sani Pass/Lesotho Cultural Village/Roof of Africa/Rock Art/Moteng Pass/
Accommodations
Overnight at a quaint guesthouse which has been described as an oasis in the country. Running water and electricity
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Picnic meal consisting of gourmet finger food and drinks.
DINNER
Dinner
Delicious local fare prepared on site with options to suit all tastes
Sani Pass
Day 1 Traverse the breath taking Sani Pass stopping frequently for photo opportunities. After crossing the Lesotho border, spend time at a remote village watching a traditional healer, secret dancing rituals and interacting with the community. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and drive across the spectacular views on the Roof of Africa passing small traditional villages and panoramic mountain vistas. This country has the highest lowest point in the world. Only 20% of the population live in these remote Highlands. Pass the Let’seng Diamond Mine at which some of the clearest and largest diamonds in the world have been found. Visit Liphofung Bushman Paintings and enjoy a packed lunch overlooking the caves. Drive down the corkscrew Moteng Pass toward the lush Lesotho Lowlands. See 200 million year old Dinosaurs Footprints. Drive through to Hlotse where you will enjoy Dinner Bed and Breakfast at one of the most beautiful and quaint guesthouses in Lesotho.
Cannibal Caves Dinosaur Footprints,and the Highest Solo Waterfall in Africa
Accommodations
Overnight at the amazing Semonkong Lodge, home to the Maletsunyana falls & within a bustling little horse & donkey town
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ha Kome Cave Houses
Day 2. After Breakfast drive through to the mystical alleged cannibal caves and then go to the place of kings Thaba Bosiu and see the place where the traditional hat's design originated. We go on an incredible 4x4 ride to see amazing dinosaur's footprints. Should you still have room for more to eat, taste a “Shisa Nyama” from a respected street vendor. Tour through small farms in fertile green lands. Take a quick refreshment stop at the old Ramabanta Trading Post which is now a beautiful oasis boasting well kept English gardens. Drive through to Semongkong " The Place of Smoke." After checking in at the lodge on the outskirts of this bustling donkey and horse trading town—like no other you will have seen—meet your local guide for a town tour and lunch. Experience an amazing blanket presentation given in a local hut with amusing and descriptive explanations of the significance of the different blankets which are the national dress of Lesotho and enactment of the local culture. Should you have any strength or time left you can go on an optional donkey 'Shabeen' ride later in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and bed in this one of a kind lodge as horses, pack donkeys and cows wondering through the village with bells ringing and shepherds ushering them home.
Maletsunyana Falls and Semonkong Pass
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Maletsunyane Falls Semonkong
Day 3 Wake early to enjoy a wholesome breakfast. Hike or choose an easier walk to the famous Maletsunyana Falls, home to the highest commercial abseil in the world. Whilst tourists come from all over the world to see these falls the area is still quiet and remote with little indication of development. Water crashes into the pool below the falls and it is known as the ‘Place of Smoke”. On return to Semongkong load up to drive through the steepest pass with views that almost surpass everything but the Sani Pass. Shepherds on horses and small picturesque villages pepper the remote landscape as we drive towards the Highlands again. Arrive at the border control at Qacha’s Nek. Enjoy a picnic meal overlooking the vast South African Swartberg region. Return to Underberg by the late afternoon or continue your journey to Durban.
What‘s Included
Fully Private Tour with Personal Guide and Private Vehicle.
Tea/Coffee and freshly baked snacks, certificates and numerous extras
Pickup points
Sani Pass Manor Guest House
62 Arbuckle Street Himeville South Africa
Options
3 days Lesotho Private Tour, Sani Pass and Maletsunyana Falls
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Safe & Good Trip for Mother & Daughter
caitlinjeangeel,,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for our special Mother & Daughter delayed Birthday tour of Lesotho as well as the little treats / birthday cake. It was amazing experience and we really enjoyed ourselves 😀 We thoroughly enjoyed the ride up Sani Pass, cast iron pot bread, mohair ladies, blanket presentation and Greg's humour. All accommodation was superb.
Wonderful landscapes
francoiscT1669UO,,Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The landscapes were magical, we learned a lot about the culture and traditions, it was like being in another world. Our guide Greg was an excellent source of information. We had wonderful times, Angie was considerate and responsive, her little biscuits and chocolates were delicious. we recommend this adventure with Greg and Angie. Maryse and Francois
Look no further. You have found it
GilJackieG,,Sep 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish - Excellent Angie was great to communicate with from first contact, to payment and to final details. Loved my trip to lesotho. 2 places I stayed were excellent. The places visited were great. Greg was full of facts and information and I always felt safe when he was driving. Loved the personal touch in terms of cookies and muffins. Also on information on transferring to underberg for the start of the trip. Really ... look no further. Highly recommend
Perfect Adventure!
LinAOma,,Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing tour. First off, I organized everything with Angie who was truly on top of things. She asked me questions and arranged things that I needed including the round trip transport from Durban airport and extra accommodation in Underberg. I did my actual tour with Greg who was incredibly delightful. I had such an awesome time! I was sad to say goodbye to Greg at the end of my tour. He made my trip so fun! Actually every aspect of the trip from the airport transfer drivers to the organization and finally the actual tour to and around Lesotho was incredible! I highly recommend!
Perfect trip to discover country and people
DieNicoleFritz,,May 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip through a beautiful country. Greg knows the area and the people we visited very well. This gave the visits something personal. The scenery is breathtaking and Greg was never tired of telling us a lot about the country and always stopping where possible so we could take great pictures. The accommodations were very different but each special in its own way. We felt very comfortable. You feel that Greg wants to make the tours very personal and individual. He was always asking for feedback to make his tours even better. We can recommend Greg and Angie the hosts of "Sani Pass & Lesotho private tour" to everyone.
Fantastic Trip
Wrldtvlr27,,Feb 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well organized 3 day, two night visit to the Sani Pass and Maliba Lodge in Lesotho. Angie, with whom we booked, was very efficient and well organized. She responded promptly to our questions, and drove our rental care from Himevolle (where the tour started) to Clarens (where it ended) with no issue. She was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Our private guide, David, was a star. Originally from the area, he was able to take the tour to the next level. His driving skills, personality, and deep connections to the land and the people were evident, and his expertise and love of the land was contagious. He was able to satisfy all of our requests (where to buy local blankets, a football Jersey, etc) and was very patient. His driving skills up the Sani Pass and throughout Lesotho were superb - the roads were challenging and he handled them like a pro The two lodges we stayed at were top notch, in beautiful settings, decent food, and rather luxurious- especially the Maliba Lodge. Overall, a 5 star experience! The only thing we would do differently is add another night at the Maliba Lodge, there was so much to see and do, and not enough time. In short, a flawless visit. We highly recommend Sani Pass Private Tours, and we ourselves will certainly be using them again our future
Absolutely Perfect!
kbyoga,,Nov 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best tours I have taken and I gave been to 130 countries! Super professional, informative, interesting and a great itinerary! Highly, highly recommend!
A visit to a beautiful but primitive country
bjosborn,,Sep 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gregg and Angie were very accommodating to our needs. Angie seamlessly organised our tour and included pick up from Pilensburg National Park and drop off at OR Tambo Airport. Gregg’s knowledge of Lesotho was excellent and he was a font of knowledge about the people and their customs. Nice little touches such as whiskey at Grace Corner and Angie’s muffins and biscuits made us feel very special. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.
Book With Them!
907danm,,Aug 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We initially booked the 3 day Sani Pass and Lesotho experience with Angie. Subsequently, we worked with Angie to extend the tour and combine it with a 4 day trip into Eswatini. Angie was wonderfully eager to see that we were happy with the arrangements. The Eswatini portion was handled by a separate guide, so this review won’t cover it, except to say we had a marvelous time, and the connection with the other guide was perfect. When the day of the tour finally came, we were picked up at our lodge by Greg and taken on a fantastic adventure. Greg is an excellent driver and guide, and as we discovered, a great travel companion. He has a fun sense of humor and has an obvious and infectious love of Lesotho, its people and culture. Both Greg and Angie take great care to be sure that the clients are comfortable and happy. From warm blankets in the Land Cruiser, fresh muffins and cookies baked by Angie, to giving great advice on the best stops for photos, they provide a first class experience to their guests. I highly recommend giving Angie and Greg a call!
wonderful excursion to Lesotho (3 days)
FriKa007,,May 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are thrilled! The tour with Greg to Lesotho was fantastic and full of nice surprises. We were able to get a good first impression of the country. The tour opens a respectful gateway into other worlds and we had the impression that local actors were involved. Greg is also a safe driver, which is especially helpful with the Sani Pass. The accommodations chosen by Greg and Angie were both very nice and clean. Partly with fireplace:) In addition, consideration was given to our dietary habits. Already the communication in advance, regarding arrival, nutrition etc., with Angi (Greg's partner) went great and very reliable. We can recommend it 100%! Thank you & gladly again FV
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