Sani Pass Border Control

Pack your passport and head up into the Mountain Kingdom for the day. At 3,240 meters (10,630 feet) above sea level, Lesotho can get a tad icy so wrap yourself up in an authentic Basotho blanket, which is yours for the day. You'll be taught how the blanket is tied and worn. After pickup from Durban or other available locations in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, make your first stop at Himeville, at the base of the mountains. Here, climb into a rugged 4x4 and meet your specialist Basotho guide who knows the Sani Pass like the back of his hand. Then, embark on the steep climb up the scenic and daunting Sani Pass as you make your way towards Lesotho. Get your passport stamped at the border and head into no-mans-land which connects South Africa to Lesotho. Keep your camera on standby as you don’t want to miss a chance to capture these dramatic vistas. If you’re lucky, you may even score an eland sighting. Elands are believed to be mystical animals that were revered by the San or bushman people of Southern Africa. Once you enter Lesotho, your guide will introduce you to a Basotho village where you have the opportunity to try traditional bread and beer. Tip: the bread goes wonderfully well with the soup of the day at the pub nearby. Tick another thing off your bucket list by enjoying lunch at Africa’s highest pub (own cost). Later, it'll be time to head back the mountain for your drive back to eThekwini/Durban for drop-off at your accommodation.

The Sani Pass is regarded by some as having the most spectacular views in South Africa. Originally a bridle path, it has become a ‘bucket list’ experience that is not to be missed. Walls of sandstone, cascading rivers, and hair-raising bends are just some of the highlights as your 4x4 vehicle takes you through the Barrier of Spears and into the Kingdom of Lesotho.  Visit a living Basotho village and meet its people for a true cultural experience. Interact with a Basotho family and children of the village.The highest pub in Africa welcomes you with a hearty lunch and refreshments before your journey back down the pass to Underberg. 

A Private tour at group rates! Your guide will meet you in a luxury 4x4 then head up the iconic Sani Pass over the most spectacular scenery in South Africa. During the climb through the gravel switchbacks stop for tea and home-baked goodies. Go through the border and head over Black Mountain Pass the highest point in Lesotho. Interact with locals as they go about their daily lives and meet the traditional healer. Dance with the locals and learn their culture. Lunch in a tiny stone hut on sumptuous traditional food cooked over a wood fire. Enjoy the thrill of the steep track as you head back down the Pass. Collect your certificates and gifts before you head home with once in a lifetime memories.

Depart at 06h00 from your address in Durban in a private luxury vehicle with guide. On arrival in Underberg transfer to a modern up-market 4x4 with private guide. ONLY YOURSELVES AND THE GUIDE IN THE VEHICLE. Head towards the border post where you guide will see you safely through. Traverse the breathtaking Sani Pass stopping frequently for photo opportunities and tea/coffee juice and home-baked snacks at a viewpoint. Water is available in the vehicle at all times. We arrive at the top of the Sani Pass by mid-morning and make our way across the border control and into Lesotho for a morning of private & unique cultural experiences showcasing authentic Basotho culture. See a small village Taste local bread. Listen to a blanket presentation. All visits are in genuine homes in which people live permanently and nothing is staged for show. We return down the dramatic steep switchbacks of the Sani Pass to your chauffeur waiting patiently to return you to your destination. Receive certificates, gifts and memories to last a lifetime. We are the only guaranteed private tour from Durban.