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
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $309.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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.
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.
Please contact us directly with your pick up location at least one day before the tour. Email:info@zulusafaris.com Contact +27 827766771
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sani Pass & Lesotho 4x4 Experience Day Tour from Durban lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $241 per person for this Durban experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $309. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM.
Children aged 4–17 pay from $124, adults from $241. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please contact us directly with your pick up location at least one day before the tour. Email:info@zulusafaris.com Contact +27 827766771 Pickup points include Seaboard Hotel & Holiday Apartments.
The experience is available in PT, EL, EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 99 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform us to confirm their booking
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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My driver and guide, Bule, was fantastic! He was punctual, friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with. He gave me a comprehensive and informative tour of Lesotho and Sani Pass, sharing lots of interesting information along the way. I had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend him!
we booked a trip to visit Leshoto via the Sani pass. Disappointed because we spent literally less than 60 minutes in the country, and the whole activity lasted only 10.5 hours, although 12 was advertised. felt that our driver wanted just to get through the day as fast as possible, rushing back to Durban ignoring the speed limits. This time should have been spent more meaningfully in Leshoto, unfortunately
This tour was really good to go. The view and the guide were so amazing. Buy something you like at the supermarket and have lunch in a place with beautiful views of Lesotho. Great. I didn't like the feeling that ethnic villages were forced to shop or tip. Other than that, it was very good. I'd love to recommend it to everyone.
Had such a wonderful time driving the famous Sani Pass into Lesotho. Major shoutout to the absolute most amazing guide - Fortune. He was the best driver, most knowledgeable, coolest, most fun, most kind guide. We’re loved this unique and thrilling experience in the Kingdom of Lesotho! 🇱🇸
Bule was our tour guide and he was amazing! This was our first time in South Africa and he welcomed us and educated along the entire drive. He was patient and answered all of our questions while giving detailed information and stops along the way. We had such a great time that we were excited that he was our guide again the next day. The day started off warm but right as we got in the car Bule explained that it would be a lot colder on the mountain. He waited while my husband went back upstairs and got coats for us. So glad we did. This tour is great for families and people seeking exploration. We learned that only 5% of people ever get to visit Lesotho and we are now a part of that group. The drive was long and sometimes rough but well worth it. We felt safe and comfortable with the guide and are already planning our trip back and only plan to tour with Bule! The views are nothing like anything I've ever seen in my life. Be prepared to take lots of pictures and bring a backup battery for your phone.
Bule was my guide and made the whole trip easy, comfortable and fun. Highly recommend going out to Sani Pass with him if it’s something you’re thinking about
Zamani was a fantastic guide (and driver!), knowledgeable about everything from local cultures to local ecosystem biology! Thanks so much for a wonderful day!!!
It's a long drive but worth it to get a feel for Lesotho. However note, the drive up and down the Sani Pass is very rough and steep so is quite uncomfortable for an hour. Also, you will only spend an hour or so in Lesotho as the drive from Durban is around 4 hours each way. The scenery is great and very rural with spectacular views, but this depends on the weather which can be inclement and cool. So be prepared.
My day trip to Lesotho 🇱🇸 was an enjoyable experience, offering numerous scenic views. Fortune, an excellent guide, also possesses a talent for photography 📸 👌
Fortune offered a fantastic tour to and from “the Kingdom in the Sky.” We learned a lot about Lesotho and the Basotho people, and the skyward drive through the Sani Pass was so scenic.
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