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.
- 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 Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Pietermaritzburg City Hall. The journey then continues towards the…
- 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 Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Pietermaritzburg City Hall. The journey then continues towards the Drakensberg Mountains, ascending to the Sani Pass in Lesotho. A passport is required.
Please be aware of the new regulations since Covid-19, which include a 15 to 20-minute PCR test conducted at the South African border. This test costs R250 per person, payable in cash at your own expense.
- Zulu Safaris - The Sani Pass is a 33km gravel road that navigates the steep cliffs of the Drakensberg escarpment through a series of sharp zigzag curves. The route 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 near the pub, where you will meet the Basotho people in a nearby village. Here, you will experience the lifestyle of the Basotho people of Lesotho. Afterwards, the tour descends Sani Pass, crosses the border back into South Africa, and returns to Durban.

- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- 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
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
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.