Private Tour

Full Day Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour From Durban

Overview

Available languages

English

French

12 hours

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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.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

4 x 4 Vehicle

Sani Pass

Pick up and drop off from hotel

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Sani Pass

This tour departs from Durban at 6am and returns back to Durban at 6pm. Get an early start, after being picked up at your hotel or other accommodation in Durban, begin the drive from Durban along the N3 highway and travel past Pietermaritzburg. Continue on N3 until you reach Howick where you take the R103 route. Here you travel through the Natal Midlands, admiring the scenery until you reach the town of Underberg. In Underberg you will be transfered to a 4-wheel drive vehicle. • Visit Sani Pass and Lesotho on a 4x4 • Enjoy stunning mountain scenery • Visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture • Dine and drink in Africa's highest pub

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Full Day Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour From Durban

Pickup included

Reviews

4.64

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It will be a long and...
Gabor B,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It will be a long and exhausting trip if you start and end in Durban. Great guides, scenery, adventure. A little bit too much admin to cross and come back to SA, after driving 2km in Lesotho. Village visit (with presentation about Lesotho), visit in the bar/restaurant were both well organized. Bring some little cash with you to help Lesotho people in the village. And a little bit more cash to buy blankets from them. Picnick on the way back was a special surprise. Thank you!
The Sani Pass is a...
Rene R,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Sani Pass is a beautiful experience of nature with the scenery changing around every corner. The drive through the pass was an exciting adventure and we enjoyed the visit to the village. Lunch at the highest pub was very delicious at a great price.
Breathtaking Views and Winding Roads on the Legendary Sani Pass
enrique t,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Sani Pass was an wonderful experience, offering breathtaking landscapes that showcase the best of both South Africa and Lesotho—especially the thrilling, winding curves of the pass itself. At the top, the famous “Highest Pub in Africa” served hearty food and the refreshing Maluti beer, adding to the charm of the journey. Although the ride to and from Durban is quite long, the tour is absolutely worth it for the scenery, adventure, and unique atmosphere you’ll encounter along the way.
Stunning Experience
Brooks A,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver & guide made the long trek comfortable as possible as they provided us amazing views of these stunning mountains & valley, access a Lesotho village, frozen waterfalls, a chance to play in the snow, wildlife sitings, and a tasty lunch experience close to 10,000 feet up the mountain pass. Well worth the expense, long trip & bumpy roads.
Must do!
francoisgL7784DJ,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow. Breathtaking. Phenomenal views. Interesting people. Bumpy no man’s land. lol. Worth every moment of it. Really enjoyed.
Great introduction to Lesotho
Walter L,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience to see a remote corner of earth with amazing people and unique sightseeing opportunities.
Bad
Benjamin B,
Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Guide never showed up to pick me up at the pickup spot (my hotel), so the tour did not happen. I will be asking for a full refund.
The Full Day Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour From Durban presents memories never to be forgotten
Cruiser62468535882,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Full Day Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour From Durban presents memories never to be forgotten. Wonderful views up the pass. Such a beautiful part of south africa
Incredible
Vincenzo P,
Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredible day, incredible views, incredible guide, incredible incredible experience! Thank you so much!
Sani pass tour
Edith M,
Mar 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mercy was our driver from Durban to the start of the tour he was very friendly and a great driver made us feel safe on the road all the way to the start of the tour, I would definitely recommend driving with him. Our tour guide Elias was extremely knowledgeable and kept a running commentary on the areas we were seeing, His love and knowledge for the Sani pass makes this a great tour! Thanks for a great day.