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Durban to Lesotho: Sani Pass 4x4 Day Tour with Highest Pub in Africa Visit
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119 Ratings
Durban
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 day tour from Durban to Lesotho’s Sani Pass. Explore Pietermaritzburg, enjoy breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains, and visit the highest pub in Africa.
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 day tour from Durban to Lesotho’s Sani Pass. Explore Pietermaritzburg, enjoy breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains, and visit the highest pub in Africa.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sani Pass - This is one of the most sought-after tours! The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour departs from Durban and makes a stop at Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The guide will provide a brief tour of the city, including a visit to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Following this, the tour proceeds towards…
- Sani Pass - This is one of the most sought-after tours! The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour departs from Durban and makes a stop at Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The guide will provide a brief tour of the city, including a visit to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Following this, the tour proceeds towards the Drakensberg Mountains and ascends the Sani Pass into Lesotho. A passport is required.
- Zulu Safaris - The Sani Pass is a 33km gravel road that navigates the steep cliffs of the Drakensberg escarpment through a series of sharp Zig Zag turns. The journey starts at the Sani Pass Hotel, situated 1566m above sea level. Travelers will ascend in a 4×4 along the narrow road, crossing the South African / Lesotho border post at 1968m above sea level. Along the way, the landscape of KwaZulu-Natal unfolds, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills and expansive skies.
The tour guide will introduce you to a local home, where you will meet the Basotho people in a village. Here, you will experience the lifestyle of the Basotho people of Lesotho. Afterwards, the journey descends Sani Pass, crosses the border back into South Africa, and returns to Durban.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Passport and Visa arrangements
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Passport and Visa arrangements
Additional Information
The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour departs from Durban and makes a stop at Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The guide will provide a brief tour of the city, including a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue near the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. The journey then continues towards the Drakensberg Mountains, ascending to the Sani Pass in Lesotho. At…
The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour departs from Durban and makes a stop at Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The guide will provide a brief tour of the city, including a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue near the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. The journey then continues towards the Drakensberg Mountains, ascending to the Sani Pass in Lesotho. At the summit, guests can enjoy a meal at the highest pub in Africa at their own expense (subject to availability) and visit a local Lesotho village before descending the pass and returning to Durban.
- 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
Location
85 Marine Parade
Marine Parade
Outside the Tropicana Hotel in South Beach Durban. Please contact the office before hand to confirm your pick up location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(119 Ratings)
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Binh
Mar 6, 2026
Quick visit to Lesotho! 🇱🇸 - My day trip to Lesotho 🇱🇸 was an enjoyable experience, offering numerous scenic views. Fortune, an excellent guide, also possesses a talent for photography 📸 👌
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Alec_d
Jan 27, 2026
Enjoy an Adventure to the Mountain Kingdom - 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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H5082femarih
Jan 26, 2026
Great experience - I loved the trip to Sani pass and quick stop in Lesotho! The trip includes a lot of driving, but thanks to the many stops - our guide Fortune would also add some extra stops for pictures - the drive never was boring. We were blessed with great weather, so the drive up to Sani pass was truly spectacular. For me, the pass with it's stunning views was definitely the highlight of the day.
The visit to Lesotho was quite short (compared to the overall trip duration), but still worth it and impressive. Despite the short time, you can see the local mountain live and the stop in the traditional village gives some more insight.
Would definitely recommend it!
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Passenger06150588506
Jan 12, 2026
A Memorable Lesotho Adventure guided by Fortune - The Sani Pass Tour was an unforgettable adventure. Fortune was an excellent guide — calm, attentive, and very experienced. The mountain road was challenging but incredibly scenic, with spectacular views at every turn. Crossing the border into Lesotho and learning about local village life added a unique cultural touch to the trip. The whole day was well paced, informative, and truly memorable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for something special.
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Tonje_h
Jan 9, 2026
A must-do while in Durban - We were very lucky to have our skilled guide, Fortune, who had a lot of knowledge about Lesotho and the Basotho people - their culture and language which was very interesting. This is -with no doubt- the most beautiful country border I have been at. A memory for life!
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Global33734637602
Jan 9, 2026
Tselapedis' Sani Pass Tour Experience - The trip exceeded our expectations, our guide Zamani, was very knowledgeable, friendly, patient and always on time. The drive up and down the pass was so exciting. I highly recommend it.Well organised tour with getting in and out of Lesotho been made seamless!!!
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Chrystina
Jan 1, 2026
A long day, but worth it to see the spectacular scenery and to visit Lesotho - We were in Durban to embark on a cruise, so we looked for a day trip while we were here. This agency was very responsive to email, and answered all of our questions promptly. I was able to pay the 50% deposit via credit card and paid the rest on the day of the trip, also via cc.
Our tour guide Fortune arrived promptly at 6AM for our 13-hour tour. We made plenty of interesting stops along the way and he shared stories to make the trip better.
The drive up the Sani Pass is spectacular, but very rough. It took over an hour to go the last 8km. Bathroom facilities at the South Africa border facilities are good, and definitely take advantage. The border crossing into Lesotho is straightforward.
On the way back the Sani Pass was completely fogged out so it was good to have an experienced guide / driver like Fortune. This isn't a trip I'd want to do on my own. It was a very long day but well worth it.
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Alan_k
Nov 16, 2025
Exceptional experience - This 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
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Renee
Oct 12, 2025
Highly recommend Thami as your guide - Thami 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.
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Hjekin18
Dec 4, 2025
Don't believe a word this company says - Firstly, 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.
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