Sani Pass Day Tour
Travel by guided 4x4 from Underberg up Sani Pass into Lesotho, with mountain viewpoints and a Basotho village visit. This full-day outing returns to Underberg in the afternoon.
Major Adventures runs this guided 4x4 day trip from its office in Underberg, travelling through Himeville towards the Drakensberg foothills. After South African border formalities, the route climbs the gravel bends of Sani Pass and crosses into Lesotho, with stops for photographs along the way. The itinerary includes a highland Basotho village visit to learn about local customs and taste home-made bread. Lunch and refreshments at a local Basotho venue are paid separately. Meet at 08:45 for the 09:00 departure, with arrival back in Underberg around 16:00. Bring warm layers and your original passport, including passports for children. Hotel pickup may be possible along the route, but is not guaranteed. Tours operate throughout the year, subject to occasional pass closures caused by snow or rain.
Operated by Major Adventures
Duration
7 hours
Price
From about A$100
A$ figure is an estimate converted from R1,200. The price is set in ZAR by the operator, so the A$ amount may vary with the exchange rate.
- Meeting point
- Major Adventures office at the Underberg Hotel, Main Street, Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Pickup
- Hotel or B&B pickup may be possible if on the route from Underberg to Sani Pass. Not guaranteed; no pickup surcharge is published.
Included
- guided 4x4 return tour from Underberg
- Basotho village visit
- home-made bread tasting
- tourism levy
- community levy
Not included
- lunch
- refreshments
- craft purchases
- guide gratuities
How to book
Price is the operator's standard adult rate for the 09:00 Underberg departure. Bring your original passport; visa needs for Lesotho depend on nationality, so check before you travel. The pass can close after snow or heavy rain.
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