Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Starting off in Durban, our tour heads up through the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins! Our Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colour. The road itself is rough which is why only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip!
Once you reach the top your senses will be filled beyond your wildest dreams – breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic and enjoy this unique African experience in the ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
TRAVEL VISA — Travellers are required to check whether they require a travel visa to enter Lesotho. If you require a visa it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa prior to the tour. We are in no way responsible for any traveller that is refused entry into Lesotho.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Pickup and drop-off from Hotels in greater Durban area
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan to Underberg
Beverages
4wd transport with guide into Lesotho
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Sani Pass
6.00 – 6.30 AM From your accommodation in Durban we head through the southern KZN midlands to the small village of Underberg where you leave your city vehicle for the rugged yet luxury 4x4 vehicle which can make it up the Sani Pass. 9.00 AM With eager anticipation the tour group departs from the starting point and heads up to the highest pass in South Africa, Sani Pass. We travel through Himeville to the World Heritage Site of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, following the Mkomazana River up the scenic Sani Valley to the South African Border Post (border formalities) and the Lesotho Border. 11.30 AM After the Lesotho border formalities at the top of Sani Pass, the group makes its way to a fully functional Basotho village to learn more about these humble people. You even get to taste their home-made bread and the local beer. 12.30 PM To reflect on this incredible expedition, our tour now moves to the Highest Pub in Africa where we enjoy a hearty lunch and cold beer. 2.30 PM We make our way back down the Sani Pass. 4.00 PM We arrive back in Underberg and after a complimentary coffee stop we head back down to Durban to be in Durban approx. 6PM.
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Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
High up to the highest pup in Africa
Dominik188113,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice experience to Sani Pass! Beautiful landscape and bumpy roar up the pass to the highest pup in Africa! The way to Underberg is a bit long, 3h in a comfortable mini bus and a friendly driver explaining so much about South Africa and local things. But then the road trip up the pass starts and it was a beautiful experience. The beauty is the small group (we were 4 in the Jeep) and hence stops upon our request was not a problem. Also there was a good communication with the experienced driver and other participants (if you want). Next time I will do it again! For sure!!
Breathtaking Scenery - Excellent Day Tour from Durban!
Ian B,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic day tour from Durban - highly recommended. The scenery is beautiful and I felt very safe with our driver and guide - both of whom were a wealth of knowledge about Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, and South Africa in general Five stars all the way!
Sani Pass
npolachek,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thabo was an amazing guide and we really enjoyed our day with him and Peter. Thabo and Peter will teach you a ton about South African and Lesoto culture and history.
A great day trip
Peter M,
Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a one day trip from Durban - it took about two hours to reach the edges of the Drakensberg Park, where we transferred to a 4X4. We went on a tour of the park, with its spectacular scenery. We then went up the Sani Pass, which was an steep unpaved road and then crossed into Lesotho. Overall, was a great trip and I would recommend it
Splendid day trip to wonderful Lesotho.
U7061YCtomv,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so happy that we booked this, it was an incredible experience to drive through the Sani Pass and visit Lesotho. Also the visit to the village was a very special moment. Peter is a fantastic guide who provided us with a lot of useful information. We also were really lucky with the wildlife during the day. We will definitely recommend this tour to family and friends back in Belgium. Thanks also for the professional organisation.
Wonderful day trip to Lesotho!
lynn ball1982,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a wonderful trip! We were picked up at our hotel in Umhlanga at 6am by Grant in a comfortable sedan and driven to Underberg where we then transferred into a Toyota 4x4 with our Zulu driver Lungelo. Both drivers were happy to share information about SA and the tour. We saw lots of local wildlife along the drive up the pass with lots of stops to stretch your legs, take in the views and grab some photos of the beautiful vistas. Lungelo got us through the SA border crossing quickly and then were on the 8km rugged terrain switchbacks to get to the Lesotho boarder crossing, again very quick process. Once through we were visited a Basotho village where we were introduced to their way of life and tried their bread and beer. It was now close to 1:00pm so continued onto the highest pub in Africa to enjoy a buffet lunch. The local beer Maluti is a very nice lager. The views again are wonderful and we had the beautiful rock jumper birds entertaining us. We headed back down the pass around 2:30 again enjoying the beautiful views and conversation. Our driver Grant was waiting for us in Underberg and got us back to our hotel by 7:30. A wonderful day and experience!
Fantastic experience
pascaline5560,
Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, super well organized by Britney. She worked hard so that I could participate in the fair price (because I was alone). I even got a driver from Durban to Underberg: the trip started from there while I was staying in Durban. Stunning landscapes, a road of incredible beauty. Our driver/guide Nathi was exceptional, skilful, careful, with little care. He was passionate and taught us a lot. I loved this day and strongly recommend participating.
Phantastic excursion!
Dominik188113,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I became aware of this trip to Sani Pass & Lesotho at short notice and contacted the organization as I had some questions. I was contacted immediately by Whatsup and received answers and assistance with booking. Very friendly, uncomplicated, competent and helpful. The next morning I was picked up as agreed and a friendly driver took me (and others) to Underberg where we changed into a fast new Toyota Land Cruiser. Aldo, our driver, was very experienced and knew every curve and spot (he knows the pass inside and out)! I felt very safe driving up the steep and bumpy Sani Pass! The landscape, the views and the pass itself are spectacular and the drive is an unforgettable experience! Not dangerous at all, but still an adventure and you get a lot of helpful information about the geology, fauna and flora, traditions and whatever else interests you. The trip within Lesotho is short: a visit to a typical village gives an impression of local life. Very friendly people! Aldo's promise was right: it's YOUR trip and you have enough flexibility to plan your day and get the information that interests you! I won't miss this trip and can only highly recommend it to anyone looking for something unusual and exciting!!
Absolute Stunner
jenallea,
Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, the views are spectacular, but our tour guide Mo, was outstanding. He was able to guide us through the region with so much knowledge and also taught us about South African culture. I cannot recommend this tour enough!!
Awesome experience
Journey30362239168,
Mar 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience! Our tour guide was very informative and made the tour so interesting. Spectacular views. Would definitely do this again!
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