Sani Pass Tour into Lesotho from Underberg and Himeville
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81 Ratings
Himeville
Embark on an exhilarating Sani Pass tour from Underberg and Himeville to Lesotho, the 'Kingdom in the Sky'. Experience breathtaking scenery, wildflowers, and a heart-racing trip up the famous pass.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sani Pass - 9.00 AM\n\nWith eager anticipation the tour group departs from the starting point and heads up to the highest pass in South Africa, Sani Pass. We travel through Himeville to the World Heritage Site of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, following the Mkomazana River up the scenic Sani Valley to the South African Border Post (border formalities) and the Lesotho Border.\n\n11.30 AM\n\nAfter the Lesotho border formalities at the top of Sani Pass, the group makes its way to a fully functional Basotho village to learn more about these humble people. You even get to taste their home-made bread and the local beer.\n\n12.30 PM\n\nTo reflect on this incredible expedition, our tour now moves to the Highest Pub in Africa where we enjoy a hearty lunch and cold beer.\n\n2.30 PM\n\nWe make our back down the Sani Pass.\n\n4.00 PM\n\nWe arrive back in Underberg.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Numerous activities
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a spectacular journey to LESOTHO, the ‘Sky Kingdom’, via Sani Pass. This thrilling expedition allows you to traverse the famed pass for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The tour meanders up the mountains, journeying through a picturesque valley beside a pristine river, presenting unprecedented scenic views. Our dedicated Tour Guide will enrich your experience with an insightful narrative of the pass’s history and nearby regions. Cherish the sight of the unspoiled beauty of nature with a variety of wildflowers sprinkling colour across the landscape. The challenging terrain and sharp turns are why only 4×4 vehicles are permitted to use the pass, adding to the exhilarating journey ahead. Reaching the summit will surpass your expectations as you fill your lungs with the clean mountain air and your eyes with panoramic views that are truly awe-inspiring. Immerse yourself in this distinctive African endeavour in the ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Sani Road
Our starting point is from our Office at The Stables Market Place in Himeville on the Sani Road. It offers safe and secure parking for your vehicle whilst on tour with us. We can also pick you up from from any accommodation in the area of Underberg or Himeville.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Louise_a
Jun 20, 2024
Awesome - Overall experience, very knowledgeable guide, excellent driving skills, going the extra mile. Visiting the traditional homestead, tasting the home baked bread and beer was special and informative. Learning and experiencing the culture of Lesotho an added bonus to the Sani Pass. Thanks to Emile for a great day.
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Shweta_s
Jun 7, 2024
50th Anniversary Celebration To Remember - Thank you to Roof of Africa Tours for going out of your way to make our tour an amazing one. Picked up from our cottage. Sandile, our guide was great in his knowledge and hospitality. Stops for the views and fresh air, some fun facts and a small tea/coffee break on the way. We reached the top, had a tour at a small village with a taste of the home made bread. Lunch at the highest pub in Africa, good food and great company.
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Dianedanielv
Jun 4, 2024
A great day experiencing Sani Pass with Family. - An amazing trip on Saturday from the time we as a family were picked up from our Cottage in Underberg until the time we were dropped back at our Cottage. Peter our guide was really professtional, explaining what the trip would entail as we had first-timers in our family group. He was always pointing out different types of Birds, Vultures and plants and flowers along the way. His talk at the village on how the peope of Lesotho wear their blankets and how they cook was very interesting, p;us more. The two kids we had in our group really took to Peter and were asking questions along the way both up and down the pass, plus whilst at the Village.
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Micka97440
May 29, 2024
Fabulous - We had a wonderful time with Roof of Africa tours. Special mention to our guide Mo. Exceptional setting, breathtaking views, enriching explanations given during the outing. We met some very nice people and will always have fond memories of this visit. We totally recommend Roof of Africa tours.
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Safari16721278426
May 3, 2024
Sani Pass Tour - Thank you so much . It was a terrific experience and a great tour . Peter was amazing and very accommodating. He explained everything to us on the way . Great value for money and will definitely consider doing it again some time . Thank you for everything
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Selle14
Apr 25, 2024
One for the books - Amazing communication from company from the moment we made our booking and the office was easy to find with the link they sent via WhatsApp. Can not thank Roof of Africa Tours enough for making our day so memorable, especially our guide Mo who went above and beyond! ❤️ Ngiyabonga 🤗 Highly highly highly recommend 👌🏻 x
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Alantheron
Apr 12, 2024
Left Himeville around 9am, drove up into Lesotho, visited village and had lunch at highest pub. Back home about 4pm. - This was an experience of a lifetime. Emile, our driver and guide, was charming, funny and so informative. He answered all our questions with confidence and added insights to our experience. I highly recommend this trip. It blew our visitors from USA's minds. Thank you Roof of Africa Tours.
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44basils
Feb 29, 2024
Amazing memories are made like this! - Amazing scenery, the excitement of challenging mountain pass roads, the cultural experience of inland Lesotho, all brought into fascinating focus by our wonderful guide Tsebo. His expertise, enthusiasm, and great sense of humour highlighted an excellent day - many thanks indeed!
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Dschneider2003
Feb 21, 2024
What an amazing time! - We heard about this trip from friends just a couple days ago and they really recommend it. So we spontaneously decided to book it.... Not really knowing what to expect, we set off. My oh my were we in for a great time! We Had a fantastic Guide, who knew the track by Heart. He also stopped for a lot of great scenic views (and literally every bend is breath taking) and told us about the Wildlife, the culture, the history. The stop at the village was really educational and a great experience to learn about Lesotho life. All in all, this was absolutely wonderful and we will tell all our friends and family about this amazing adventure. Thank you so much for these memories!
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19marinkaa
Feb 8, 2024
The beautiful Sani Pass and Lesotho with Mo - Our guide Mo was a really great guide. He explained a lot about Lesotho, the people and their way of life. We visited a village where ladies showed us some traditional dance and singing, traditional clothing.. Ofcourse we got to try it on as well. The way to the village was a little bit difficult for my mother in law to walk.. climbing up a steep hill, she's not so young anymore. But the people where lovely. The Sani Pass is beautiful and a real adventure. I would recommend it for sure, and take Mo along😉
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