Sani Pass & Lesotho 4x4 Experience Day Tour from Durban
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
The
Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour leaves from Durban and stops at the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, PMB
. Your guide will give you a short tour of the city and visit
Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Afterwards the tour moves towards the Drakensberg Mountains and up to the
Sani Pass in Lesotho, highest point in the Southern Hemisphere
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform us to confirm their booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Passport and Visa arrangements
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sani Pass
One of our most popular tours! The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour leaves from Durban and stops at the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. Your guide will give you a short tour of the city and visit Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Afterwards the tour moves towards the Drakensberg Mountains and up to the Sani Pass in Lesotho. Passport required.
Zulu Safaris
The Sani Pass is a 33km gravel road that straddles the sheer cliffs of the Drakensberg escarpment in a series of tight Zig Zag curves. The route begins at the Sani Pass Hotel which is 1566m above sea level. You will be travelling in a 4×4 upwards along the narrow road crossing the South African / Lesotho border post which is 1968m above sea level. On route the landscape of KwaZulu-Natal opens-up displaying spectacular views of rolling hills and vast skies. You tour guide will take you to a local’s home to introduce you to a Basotho people in a local village. There you will see how the Basotho people of Lesotho live. Thereafter you will make your way down Sani’s Pass and cross the boarder back into South Africa and head back to Durban.
Options
Sani Pass 4x4 Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't believe a word this company says
hjekin18,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Firstly, i had a great guide, and a lovely day was had. My problem is with the company. I booked through an agent in Durban. .the agent checked availability with the company, and my booking for Sani pass was confirmed for the next day. A whopping £250 euro was deducted. Moments later I received a text message that the jeep was due a service, and I could go the day after. I felt I had little choice, so I agreed. On the day of the tour, the guide mentioned he had done the pass the day before!!!!!! The tour was obliviously overbooked, and I had been bumped. Don't believe a word this company says.
Exceptional experience
Alan K,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was definitely one the best experiences I've had in my 2.5 months in South Africa. The views were absolutely spectacular and my guide and driver Wonder, was exceptional. It is a long drive but the company had a very well maintained, clean 4x4 and Wonder was very accommodating to multiple stops along the way for toilet and snack breaks. Highly Recommend this trip with 1st Zulu Safaris
Highly recommend Thami as your guide
Renee W,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thami was an excellent glide!! He was very knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and went out of his way to help me. I learned a lot on the tour from Thami regarding history, cultural significance, and the local nature.
Unforgettable Sani Pass Day Tour with Thami
alextZ227FZ,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban with Zulu Safaris, guided by Thami. He was incredibly friendly and shared fascinating insights about the landscapes, history, and local life along the way. You can tell he’s been doing this route for many years—everything was handled seamlessly from start to finish, which made the whole journey stress-free and enjoyable. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the 4x4 mountain road experience is both exciting and unique. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area—come for the views, stay for the expert guiding and smooth experience. Thank you, Thami, for a memorable day!
AMAZING
Compass24506510262,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank was our guide and he was brilliant. It is the perfect day tour. You get to see a lot of South Africa (with stops, explaining the history etc). Lesotho is stunning! I learnt so much about it that I never knew.
Great experience!
986marnixv,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderfull day, with experienced driver and guide Fortune, he knows perfectly the highlights and stops for making the best pictures.
I recommend
igorreismm,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would like to thank Zulu Safaris for the excellent tour of the Sani Pass. It was an amazing experience, everything went perfectly! The Sani Pass and Lesotho tour was very special, with stunning landscapes and an immersion in the local culture. Our guide was excellent — always attentive, helpful and helping us all the time to make the most of the trip. I highly recommend Zulu Safaris to anyone who wants to explore this region in a safe, informative and unforgettable way!
An amazing day at the Sani Pass and Lesotho
R9819MIriccardos,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day at the Sani Pass, thanks to our tour guide Fortune. The drive through part of Lesotho was just an amazing cultural and panoramic experience. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone interested in visiting the Sani Pass and Lesotho.
Sani Pass Adventure
londiepemberton,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a very educational tour with additional information not highlighted in the tour. I’d take it again just for the views. Don’t miss it!
Amazing Lesotho via Sani Pass!
SaageNomad,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent tour with Thami our guide! Going up the Sani pass is such a breathtaking taking experience! The stop at the village was so heartwarming, I still remember conversation with the young lady Agnes. I love Lesotho!
From ZAR 3,900.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Chat with us on social
Related Experiences
Operated by 1st Zulu Safaris