Sani Pass Full Day Tour: Experience Majestic Views and Sotho Culture from Durban

Experience the breathtaking Sani Pass Full Day Tour from Durban. Marvel at the majestic mountain views and immerse yourself in the vibrant Sotho culture. Don’t miss dining at Africa’s highest pub!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sani Pass - This tour begins in Durban at 6am and concludes back in Durban at 6pm. Start your day early with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Durban, then embark on a drive along the N3 highway, passing through Pietermaritzburg. Continue on the N3 until reaching Howick, where you will take the R103 route. Travel through the picturesque…
What's Included
  • 4 x 4 Vehicle
  • Sani Pass
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel
Additional Information

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour starts in Durban and heads to Underberg, where the 4x4 adventure begins. Upon arrival in Underberg, participants transfer to a 4x4 vehicle to ascend a gravel, winding pass that is steeper and more challenging than any other in Southern Africa. This pass provides some of the most breathtaking views in South Africa. As the…

Location
Sani Pass
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Vicki_w
Jun 14, 2026
A day away from the city - An excellent day . Our tour guide so knowledgeable shared the culture with us. The village up in Lesotho was interesting. A great day
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Rey_g
Jun 9, 2026
Glimpse of Lesotho country - Elias our guide was an amazing guide and 4x4 driver. Joseph was our driver from Durban to Underberg. Both kept us safe on this tour. We had a tasting of a hot bread made by a local and it was very delicious! The Basotho lamb and tripe were delicious as well! The view is amazing from the pub!
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Susanne_n
May 12, 2026
This trip was long but... - This trip was long but absolutely brilliant. We had a long transfer from Durban to Underberg where we transferred into a 4x4 to take us up to the pass. It was a long drive on a stone/ gravel road. We had an excellent guide who told us loads of information. Provided photo stops and even served us tea/coffee, homemade muffins and biscuits. We then explored the area around the pub. A visit to the highest point of Lesotho, a visit to a local family home and an excellent meal at the highest pub in South Africa. This tour is a must.
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Gabor_b
Oct 20, 2025
It will be a long and... - It will be a long and exhausting trip if you start and end in Durban. Great guides, scenery, adventure. A little bit too much admin to cross and come back to SA, after driving 2km in Lesotho. Village visit (with presentation about Lesotho), visit in the bar/restaurant were both well organized. Bring some little cash with you to help Lesotho people in the village. And a little bit more cash to buy blankets from them. Picnick on the way back was a special surprise. Thank you!
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Rene_r
Sep 16, 2025
The Sani Pass is a... - The Sani Pass is a beautiful experience of nature with the scenery changing around every corner. The drive through the pass was an exciting adventure and we enjoyed the visit to the village. Lunch at the highest pub was very delicious at a great price.
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Enrique_t
Sep 5, 2025
Breathtaking Views and Winding Roads on the Legendary Sani Pass - The Sani Pass was an wonderful experience, offering breathtaking landscapes that showcase the best of both South Africa and Lesotho—especially the thrilling, winding curves of the pass itself. At the top, the famous “Highest Pub in Africa” served hearty food and the refreshing Maluti beer, adding to the charm of the journey. Although the ride to and from Durban is quite long, the tour is absolutely worth it for the scenery, adventure, and unique atmosphere you’ll encounter along the way.
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Janleonard_n
Jan 24, 2026
Lesotho is a beautifull country. - Lesotho is a beautifull country. We enjoyed zig zag Route frin South Africa site. We recomanded a lot.
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Melody_c
Jan 1, 2026
Sani Pass Day Trip - You will see some beautiful country as you travel this very rugged mountain pass. Ne aware that are afraid of heights this might not be the trip for you as you ascend and them descend this steep road. It can be bumpy at times. The food we had at the top of the mountain was delicious and authentic.
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Justin_d
Jun 12, 2026
Driver did not show up! - Our driver DID NOT show up or respond to me on the morning of the trip despite repeated attempts to contact them. I have requested a refund.
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Matthew_b
Jan 17, 2026
SCAMMERS - tried to send us with other people on a ‘private’ tour - Africa Top Tours should be renamed Africa’s Top Scammers! The owner waited until my booking was non-refundable to inform me that if I wanted my tour to be ‘private’ e.g. just your party to travel it would cost more and you’d need to pay in cash on the day. They then told me I’d also need to pay this because I requested to be back at the airport earlier. This was not true because I’d asked to be back in Durban by the latest 19:00, we were being picked up at 05:30 which would have made this tour way longer than the specified 12 hours. DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR unless you want to be scammed! I thankfully got my refund from Viator, complete waste of time otherwise.
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From $192
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).