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From Durban: Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle

4.7  / 575 reviews
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Day trip
From Durban: Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle
4.7  / 575 reviews

Experience the beauty of Sani Pass via a 4x4 vehicle on a day trip from Durban, South Africa. Explore the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and stop to purchase lunch at the highest pub in Africa.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Greek, Portuguese, French
Pickup included
Pickup possible from hotels/accommodations within a 5 kilometer radius of the local supplier's office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 O R Tambo Parade, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa. For special pickup arrangements, please contact the local supplier. Note that pickup is also available at the Durban Harbour passenger terminal.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights

  • Travel the zig-zag gravel road of the Sani Pass by Land Rover
  • Cross the high altitude border pass between South Africa and Lesotho
  • Enjoy a hot lunch at the highest pub in Africa (subject to availability)
  • Get spectacular views of the Drakensberg Mountains
  • Visit the capital of KwaZulu Natal at Pietermaritzburg

Full description

Benefit from pickup at a location of your choice in Durban, and then make your way to the historic city of Pietermaritzburg, capital of KwaZulu Natal. Take a short sightseeing tour to see the statue of Mahatma Gandhi by City Hall. Then, venture into the Drakensberg Mountains on the amazing Sani Pass into Lesotho. Travel along the 33-kilometer gravel road that straddles the sheer cliffs in a series of tight zig-zag curves. Marvel at the dramatic landscape as you head from the Sani Pass Hotel, 1,566 meters above sea level. Be amazed as your 4WD Land Rover navigates the narrow road across the border post with Lesotho. Get spectacular views of the rolling hills and endless sky. Reach the top of the Sani Pass, 3,240 meters above sea level. Enjoy a hot lunch at the highest pub in Africa at your own expense (subject to availability) and then meet the native Basotho people in a local village to learn about their everyday lives. Make your way back down the mountain to cross the boarder back into South Africa.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Toll fees
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • German and Polish languages can be requested
  • If you are a wheelchair user, please inform the local partner prior to the start of the tour
  • Lunch, drinks, and personal expenses are not included

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 75 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    3.8/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesNovember 26, 2022  – Verified booking
I'm so happy my husband and I decided to do this tour. I'm not sure I even have words to describe how wonderful the experience was, but it was definitely worth it. Our guide, Freddy, was prompt, professional and most courteous and gracious. He was very informative and educated us along the trek. He stopped to allow us to take photos, take restroom/snack breaks and answered any questions we had. The views along the Sani Pass are out of this world! You cannot visit Durban without this experience, please trust me. Finally, the icing on the cake was meeting the beautiful Besotho people and learning about their culture. Again, my words can't do it justice, but I highly recommend this tour. Don't second guess it for another moment. Book right now!
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GetYourGuide traveler – TanzaniaJune 18, 2022  – Verified booking
The best experience ever. Mr. Sotiri was amazing. He shared a lot of history throughout the tour. He stopped at all the best places and took a lot of beautiful photos. I enjoyed every bit of the tour. If I was to do it again, will definitely be with him. Such a kind and charming person.
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GetYourGuide traveler – SpainApril 8, 2022  – Verified booking
La experiencia ha sido increible. La recomiendo totalmente. Además el guía no solo te muestra la zona, sino te hace vivir una verdadera experiencia con las personas que viven en la zona y toma las mejores fotos! Es una persona encantadora y siempre tiene cosas que enseñarte. Recomiendo totalmente hacer el tour con el!
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Product ID: 51596

Activity provider:1st Zulu Safaris C.C

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