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Durban to Lesotho: Sani Pass 4x4 Day Tour with Highest Pub in Africa Visit
4.8
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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 in Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The guide provides a brief tour of the city, including a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue near Pietermaritzburg City Hall. From there, the tour continues toward the Drakensberg Mountains and ascends the Sani Pass into Lesotho, reaching…
The Sani Pass Lesotho 4x4 tour departs from Durban and makes a stop in Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The guide provides a brief tour of the city, including a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue near Pietermaritzburg City Hall. From there, the tour continues toward the Drakensberg Mountains and ascends the Sani Pass into Lesotho, reaching the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere.
- 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
- KINDLY NOTE SOME COUNTRIES REQUIRE A VISA. PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY AFTER BOOKING TO CONFIRM IF YOUR PASSPORT NEEDS A VISA OR NOT
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
(124 Ratings)
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Eri_k
Jul 28, 2026
Great experience - 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.
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271kimberlyl
May 17, 2026
Great trip to Lesotho with Fortune - the BEST GUIDE - 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! 🇱🇸
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Copelandg804
Apr 21, 2026
Amazing tour of Lesotho with Guide Bule - 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.
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Nicoco2966er
Apr 4, 2026
Bule Is A Great Guide! - 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
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31nathanielp
Mar 30, 2026
wonderful sea to sky to sea day - Zamani was a fantastic guide (and driver!), knowledgeable about everything from local cultures to local ecosystem biology! Thanks so much for a wonderful day!!!
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Sylviabo8944rp
Mar 26, 2026
Short trip but worth it - 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.
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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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Zol_d
Aug 4, 2026
a disappointing less than 60 minutes in Lesotho - 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
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