Private Tour
Private Sani Pass LONGER Day tour into Lesotho fully inclusive
Overview
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This is the only guaranteed 5* private tour through Sani Pass and into Lesotho.
Travel in a luxury 4x4 vehicle with a personal guide. You will not have to share your space with others but will have the vehicle to yourselves and can stop at your leisure to photograph this remarkable mountain pass. All activities are private from the tea and snack stops to the visit to a remote village. You will experience an interaction with the local villagers and see some of their unique activities, We ensure that all your needs and requirements are considered throughout the tour. A tasty home-made traditional lunch is served at the village. Your guide will bring you safely down the treacherous switch-backs to return to your destination.
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. Guests are responsible for their own visas but you are welcome to discuss with us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lesotho
We will collect you at the specified time and return to the same destination. Please advise if you require collection at your hotel and depending on the location we will either to able to collect you or advise a small fee to cover the cost. Alternatively we will collect you at the Clocktower Centre in front of the Lemon Tree Restaurant.
What‘s Included
Unique private experiences are offered on this tour including interaction with a traditional healer.
Traditional Lunch in a small private Lesotho Homestead
Coffee/Tea/Juice/Bottled Water. Freshly Baked Snacks.
Tourism Levy, Lesotho
Pickup points
Moorcroft Manor Boutique Country Hotel
Sani Road Himeville South Africa
Options
Private Sani Pass LONGER Day tour into Lesotho fully inclusive
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!!!!
Erik L,,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour already booked online in December. On the day itself we were picked up at our hotel at the agreed time. It was a great tour!! The tour guide Nahti was very friendly and gave a lot of explanation about the area. Stopped on the way where Nathi made us coffee with cookies in the middle of the Sani Pass. There were also bottled water and presents waiting for us. Highly recommended this tour and organization!!!
Best tour company
Sightseer39016416701,,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide Nati. Who knew exactly where to find those unexpected animals, very tasty picnic. Was totally blown away by the hospitality
Absolutely Amazing and Highly Recommended
hayleyjillwags,,Jun 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the start to the finish this trip was amazing! Our 6 year anniversary was unforgettable! The personal touches, card and special snacks hand made by Angie were so appreciated. Greg is an amazing guide. I never had one moment of not feeling safe and secure with his capable driving, and there are some hair-raising turns on the pass. His knowledge of the local area and the culture kept us enthralled all day. The trip into Lesotho and having bread in a local home was pure magic. Our day was totally and utterly unforgettable and we are going to have a hard time even coming close to the experience we had with Angie and Greg for our anniversaries to come!
A well organized and conducted tour that was indeed one of highlights of our 15 day journey through southern Africa
Clintjamz,,Feb 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of best and most spectacular tours we have taken anywhere. And we have been on tours in over 110 countries and counting. From the moment the driver/guide David met us at the hotel at the agreed upon time and opened the vehicle door to reveal flowers, chocolate, a welcome card and little token gifts on the seats where we would be sitting, we realized that this was going to be something special. And it was indeed! We were ushered in the vehicle with the cool, calm and reassuring baritone of the well spoken guide David, who gave us an orientation of our itinerary for the day. The spectacular scenery of the landscape on our way from the bucolic Sani Pass Resort where we spent the night before the tour, only added to the wonder and excitement of what we would be seeing. The landscape up the mountain through the UNESCO World Heritage Drakensberg National Park towards the Sani Pass Border is a treat in itself. On our way before the South African border post we stopped at an old trading post. David explained the history of the site opened by a South African who pioneered and facilitated trade with the Besothi people of Lesotho by building a trading post close to their mountain kingdom. This saved them the journey of taking their goods miles further down the mountain to sell. It operated until about the 1980's The crossing from the South African side was smooth and not very busy. And the journey up through the Sani Pass was just full of breath taking wonder of hair pin turns and sweeping views of multiple peaks of the Drakensberg Mountain range. We stopped halfway up the pass where David opened up the tail gate of the 4x4 and surprised us again with a beautifully laid out spread of coffee, tea, juices and home made muffins and cookies baked by the owner Angie. We were truly not expecting this extra special touch. Having this treat of coffee and tea and muffins and cookies surrounded by the wild flowers of the Southern Hemisphere summer and the majestic Drakensberg mountains was truly magical. Our conversations with David and his commentary about the history of the Pass and the Besotho people only added to the superlatives of this tour. His wit and sense of humor had its own special charm. The border crossing into Lesotho at the top of the Sani Pass was just as seamless as the exit at the South African side of the border. And at the border we had the privilege of sipping a pint of beer at the fabled Sani Pass Pub billed as the highest pub in Africa. Knocking back a bottle of the local beer on the outdoors balcony of the pub with sweeping views of the Sani Pass with its picturesque hair pin turns below was definitely unique. A photogenic moment not to be missed. After leaving the pub and border post we drove pass green mountain meadows scattered with sheep and horse-mounted Besothi shepherds in their signature blankets and baklavas minding their flocks. Another unique visual that harks you back to pictures of horsemen seen on the plains of Mongolia. Our next stop was a small post-card pretty Besothi village that was accessible by crossing a foot bridge over a small stream. We were introduced to the villagers who entertained us with displays of some of their traditions through dance and songs. While there we met some of the horse mounted shepherds coming back from grazing their flocks. Later we had lunch in another village consisting of fresh baked bread, stewed lamb and pap, a polenta- like maize creation that is a staple of the Besothi people and many of the peoples in Southern Africa. The bread was warm and welcomed and the food was simple yet tasty. We were back through the Sani Pass, crossed the border back into South Africa and arrived safely back at our hotel in Himmel by about 4pm. Enough time for us to drive back to Durban before dark. This was a well organized and conducted tour that was indeed one of highlights of our 15 day journey through southern Africa. If you are in South Africa and want to get a taste of Lesotho I could not recommend this tour highly enough. Thank you David. And thank you Angie!
Amazing day, strongly recommend!
bcnnomad,,Aug 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We extremely recommend Greg and Angie!! We took the extended day-trip with them and we couldn't be happier. They went beyond expectations and we had the best time exploring Lesotho. Greg is an amazing driver and really knowledgeable about everything. Everything was so easy with them. All in all 10/10 and strongly recommend for anyone wanting to visit Lesotho.
Amazing experience with a wonderful guide
naomist95,,Aug 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David is an excellent tour guide; not only does he have extensive knowledge of the region, but he is also an excellent driver (important for the sani pass) and is open and friendly. He made us feel secure and relaxed. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! We were also happy that we could arrange a hotel pick-up, thanks for the good communication! We highly recommend this tour.
Sani or bust! Bucket-list ticket.
Wander03376971208,,Jul 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From us both a MASSIVE thanks to Greg! What an awesome experience. We were comfortable, felt super safe and totally spoilt with Angie’s muffins & delicious biscuits, juice, a wee dram for the nerves LOL and beautiful bread baked by Alina. The visit to Alina’s homestead was so special and the information shared by Greg about the area and the people was really informative. Thank you 🦋
Incredible Experience!
295melanieh,,Feb 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved, loved, loved it!!! David is an amazing guide and navigated the Sani Pass switchbacks masterfully! The area is stunning and I recommend this tour highly. I will definitely reach out to this tour company when I’m back in the area.
Two amazing days in two amazing countries
NikNikNikita,,Nov 17, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about these guys was just perfect! Communication, focus on our interests, personal touches. Don’t look further - this is the best value you can get in the area. I am happy to recommend Angie and Greg! You’ll be lucky if you work with them.
Wonderful excursion to Lesotho via the Sani Pass
Susanne2002,,Sep 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can highly recommend the Sani Pass tour with the trip to Lesotho. Our children (7 and 10) had as much fun as we did and learned a lot about Lesotho and the traditions of the mountain people. Greg answers each question patiently (and there were many of them;-) and his wife Angie had packed many homemade treats. Just great - THANKS A LOT!
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