Sani Pass Private Day Tour: Comfortable, Personalized and Beyond the Beaten Track
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94 Ratings
Himeville
Embark on an affordable private tour of the Sani Pass, with a dedicated guide and personalized experience. Enjoy comfort, stunning views, and visits to private homesteads. Book now!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sani Pass - The Sani Pass has been described by almost everyone as the ‘Mother of all Passes’. It is a gravel pass with extremely steep bends between KwaZulu-Natal’s Underberg region and Lesotho.

It is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors and the steep switch-backs offer the most exceptional views in the country.

Built in 1950 as a bridle path, what this pass takes out of you in the challenge of adventure, it gives back in scenery.

As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear and you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains.

The road is made of gravel, and at elevations ranging from 1544m to 2876m at the summit, the Sani pass is only for the bravest and the best guides. For safety reasons, only 4×4 cars are allowed on this Pass.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Personal guide for all activities
  • Complimentary hot or cold towels
  • Blankets and hot bags provided for cold weather
  • Access to unique, rare activities
  • Snacks included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tourism Levy of R50 per person must be paid in cash before departure.
Additional Information

This is an economical exclusive excursion with a committed personal guide.

We assure your placement for a comfortable leisure experience. Our transportation accommodates just two individuals, or 4 from the identical household, or 6 (including at least 2 juveniles) from the same family.

You have the autonomy to select locales for photography or observation points.

We provide newly made refreshments, alongside water and fruit drinks.

We venture past the usual paths, including stops at a secluded residence.

There’s an option for an authentic midday meal at a private dwelling for an extra fee (reservation required).

You will encounter more, learn more, and enjoy more on these expeditions.

If you feel chilly, we offer soft throw blankets.

We supply both heated and cool refreshment cloths en route. Additionally, a variety of add-ons are available for special events and we ensure all participants receive a distinguished certificate of accomplishment for reaching the apex of the Sani Pass.

  • VALID PASSPORTS are essential some nationalities may require VISA’s
Location
Sani Pass Manor Guest House
Arbuckle Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarasa8200qb
Mar 9, 2024
Great day - We had a wonderful day trip with Greg up the Sani pass. Greg is a great driver and host and was very informative and very friendly. We loved the flowers and coffee and home made cakes and biscuits. A great experience and would recommend
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Matzolli
Feb 23, 2024
The best daytrip for these area - It was a very special experience for us. The weather was perfect. Our guide tried very hard to communicate as our knowledge of English is very limited. The communication was excellent. It was a very relaxed day with lots of great information and funny moments. We were very looked after. A big thank you and a very good choice for anyone interested.
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Pen10poppy
Dec 20, 2023
Excellent private tour - We did the one day sani pass tour with Greg and loved our time - we wished we had stayed for one of their longer trips (maybe next time!) Angie was superb at organising the day and super responsive to emails. The personal touches on the day were just lovely - the flowers, Angie's homemade treats and our certificates. We really loved it all. The views from the pass are amazing and our stop at the local village in Lesotho was informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend anyone visiting this area to choose this company as they were excellent.
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Shelley_p
Nov 25, 2023
Amazing experience - We can definitely recommend a private guided tour. Greg was knowledgeable and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The visit to the village was a humbling experience and the homemade bread was delicious! The bumpy road was also part of the experience and the scenery was beautiful as ever.
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Ian
Oct 19, 2023
Fantastic trip, superb driving and breathtaking scenery - What a fantastic experience the Sani Pass tour was!! From the help we had from Angie in arranging the trip to the superb driving and knowledge of David, our driver- it was a wonderful day. The scenery was stunning, visiting and eating with locals was humbling but uplifting. And a drink in the highest pub in Africa was special. If you get the opportunity - take this trip.
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Flyer67397602318
Oct 3, 2023
Sani pass private tour - 23 Sept 2023 - Our trip to Sani Pass was amazing. GREG was an excellent tour guide and made the trip very special. We enjoyed the jokes, all the stories, shot of whisky at Whisky corner and the delicious homemade snacks!!!! The home made bread at the Alina's Homestead was yummy!!!! Will definitely recommend GREG to others. Trevor, Aletta and Jean (Pietermaritzburg)
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Juan_p
May 17, 2023
The ONLY way to do Sani!! - What an amazing experience! Opted for a tour operator rather than self-drive so as to just sit back, relax and soak up the surroundings. This tour operator offers a topnotch experience. Their were 4 of us (2 couples) taking the trip and what a trip it was! It delivers everything as described on their page and more! We were collected on time at our guesthouse and dropped off there as well after a memorable day. Greg (the owner) took us up in his luxury 4X4, we were treated to homemade eats and drinks on the pass (courtesy wife Angie who should open a bakery) and other little surprises as per the shots photo in the vehicle - find that one out for yourself! Greg has a wicked sense of humor, besides his extensive knowledge of everything to do with the pass etc. and for us he was the highlight of the trip. It was such an amazing experience, and Greg such an amazing guy that my wife and I now want to do one of his extended tours into Lesotho. The private tour gave us a lot more flexibility and we felt really safe, both up and down the pass. Thanks for an absolutely awesome experience Greg, we will certainly cross paths again! Thank you Angie for the delectable treats and the flowers for the ladies. sanipassprivatetours.com are excellent value for money and highly recommended!
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Graysone7
Feb 13, 2023
Amazing Sani Experience - We had the most amazing experience! Greg was awesome, we had such a good time with him! I would definitely recommend this experience 100%. We had our own private vehicle and it was the same price as other tours with loads of people. Greg even brought us home made muffins and cookies which we ate in no mans land which were really tasty! Beers and pizza at the top with the best views!
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Intrpedtralr19123
Jan 25, 2023
Awesome Sani Pass Tour - We booked a private Sani Pass tour through Angie. It was done professionally and seamlessly. We were welcomed by David Pio, our guide and his luxury 4X4 vehicle in Himeville . It was a truly wonderful and memorable experience and although the pass is quite scary at times, David put us at ease with his skill and confidence. We descended the pass in a hail storm and the experienced David was absolutely superb, driving so carefully that we could actually revel in this exciting adventure. He also impressed with his vast knowledge of the area, friendliness, patience and hospitality(Thanks Angie for the delicious muffins). We also enjoyed learning about the Basotho culture and tasting their delicious bread. The entire experience was phenomenal..the scenery, the comfort and safety, the conversations we had with David! Thank you to the team who made this 'bucket list ' item so memorable! Highly recommended. Keep up the excellent job.
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Wjg_koeln
Jan 9, 2023
Great private tour - Absolut top-rated tour. Gregg was a very nice and relaxed guy. He gave us a warm welcome and on the comfortable trip good informations about the trip and the landscape. Highly recommanded private tour. Thank a lot!
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