Lesotho

Sani Pass Tour – Pathway to LESOTHO the “Kingdom in the Sky” The tour gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a life time – an exciting journey up this famous pass.

 The tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colours. The road itself is rough which is why only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip! 

Once you reach the top your senses will be filled beyond your wildest dreams – breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic and enjoy this unique African experience in the 'Kingdom of the Sky'.

Want adventure ? Enjoy something different ? Looking to see a different culture? Join us for a full day adventure up the Sani Pass into Lesotho in a 4X4 guided vehicle! Climb the world famous Sani Pass to 2874 metres above sea level, stopping for lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa and then onto visiting a living Basotho Village in Skeering, Lesotho. We look forward to seeing you! After lunch the tour continues into a living Basotho village, where your experienced mountain guide will interest you on Lesotho and its people. Traditional beer and homemade bread offered on request. You will wind down the Sani Pass after this cultural experience and arrive back in Underberg between 4pm – 4:30pm, depending on the wildlife spotted along the way.

We offer punctual, reliable, efficient and professional transport services at all time. The Provider Shuttle & Tours also offer a wide selection of small-group tours and airport transfers. It primarily promotes the natural beauty, culture and tradition of Lesotho. This privately-owned company was founded in 2010 by Mr. Fokoane Makhakhe. Through the years, the company has provided excellent travel and tours services for the local and international market.

Venture beyond the iconic Sani Pass to explore remote Basotho villages and historical sites. Enjoy intimate cultural exchanges with the locals, including visits to traditional homes, a meeting with a local healer, and the chance to witness ceremonial dances. Stop at Black Mountain (3,240m) to enjoy panoramic views of Africa's second-highest peak, Thabana Ntlenyana, and visit the secluded villages of Mokhotlong and Makhapung. Kindly Note: Prior reservations are essential in order to have lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa during the tour. Unfortunately due to the lodges limited capacity entry is granted only to guests that will be eating with them, this also means that the lodge is unfortunately unable to accommodate guests who wish solely to have a drink, use the WIFI, or restrooms.

 Alternatively we offer our guests the option of either having lunch at a lovely local Basotho restaurant, or feel free to bring along your own snacks and drinks for in the vehicle while on the tour.

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

The Sani Pass Lesotho 4×4 tour leaves from Durban and stops at the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, PMB . Your guide will give you a short tour of the city and visit Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Afterwards the tour moves towards the Drakensberg Mountains and up to the Sani Pass in Lesotho. At the top you will have a meal at the highest pub in Africa at your own expense (subject to availability) and visit a local Lesotho village be fore returning down the pass towards to Durban.

Explore the “Kingdom in the Sky” This tour will take you up Sani Pass and further on into a village in the Mountain Kingdom, called Mokhotlong, allowing you to explore more of Lesotho in just a day! It’s the perfect mix of nature, culture and history; enjoy Lesotho’s natural flora and fauna, driving past Lesotho’s highest peak, dive into the culture of the Basotho people in this historical trading post and take a peek into history by getting to see the beautiful old buildings that pack lots of history into this small village. Lesotho is the only country in the world that is in its entirety above 1000m in elevation, making this an experience that you cannot enjoy anywhere else in the world! This tour ticks all these boxes – nature, culture and history – all in Lesotho, all in one day.

The mountain kingdom of Lesotho is out-of-this world for its sheer mountain beauty. Combine that with its unique culture where the people have combined a 21st approach to certain day-to-day activities whilst holding onto their culturally unique way-of-life and it blends into an amazing experience. Our guests are often visiting Lesotho whilst on holiday in South Africa. We have perfected a 3-day private tour which incorporates many of the top things to do in Lesotho, despite being on a time budget. Of course, Lesotho has even more amazing things to do and see, but we feel that this tour has become a favourite because it packs so much into just 3 days of overland in Lesotho! Sani Pass, Lesotho Cultural Immersion, Drakensberg Bushmen Paintings, Dinosaur Footprints, Modern-day Cave Dwellers and Semonkong.

This is the only guaranteed 5* private tour through Sani Pass and into Lesotho. Travel in a luxury 4×4 vehicle with a personal guide. You will not have to share your space with others but will have the vehicle to yourselves and can stop at your leisure to photograph this remarkable mountain pass. All activities are private from the tea and snack stops to the visit to a remote village. You will experience an interaction with the local villagers and see some of their unique activities, We ensure that all your needs and requirements are considered throughout the tour. A tasty home-made traditional lunch is served at the village. Your guide will bring you safely down the treacherous switch-backs to return to your destination.

Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, the Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour promises a fun-filled day with amazing views of the epic Drakensberg Mountains landscape. You experience the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal as you travel from Durban and the majestic Drakensberg mountain range as we make our way to the Sani Pass from Underberg. Travel on a 4 x 4 along the beautiful Sani Pass and visit the kingdom of Lesotho. Visit the highest pub in Africa and an African village in Lesotho.

Have you packed your passport? You’re heading into the Mountain Kingdom after all. At 3 240 meters above sea level it can get a tad icy so wrap yourself in one of our authentic Basotho Blankets which is yours for the day. Our first stop is Himeville, at the base of the mountain, where you’ll climb into a rugged 4×4. Time to embark on the steep climb up the scenic and daunting Sani Pass. Get your passport stamped at the border and head into no-mans-land which connects South Africa to Lesotho. Once you enter into Lesotho your guide will introduce you to a Basotho village before a bucketlist lunch (own cost) at Africa’s highest pub. Time to head down the mountain for your drive back to Durban. TRAVEL VISA — Travellers are required to check whether they require a travel visa to enter Lesotho. If you require a visa it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa prior to the tour. Wild Routes Africa is in no way responsible for any traveller that is refused entry into Lesotho.

What does the name Teyateyaneng mean? What landmark does it refer to? What is unique about that landmark? Your professional guide will take you through this city. The town is the crafts capital of Lesotho, specializing in all manner of local creations, particularly weavings and knitted goods. During this guided tour, you will visit several sights to experience the city’s rich history with your professional guide! Explore the two famous rivers. Find out what the two rivers are famous for. Which boundary do they form with South Africa? Your professional guide will have more information.

We travel through to Underberg where we transfer into a 4×4 vehicle for a trip up the famous Sani Pass to the top of the Drakensberg and into Lesotho where we meet these mountain people living in a very harsh land. We will visit the Sani top chalet which is one of the most isolated pubs in Africa. It is certainly the highest. The area is renowned for its incredible scenery, flora and birdlife. This is the home of the eland, the largest antelope in Africa, duikers, baboons and the rare bearded vulture. Passports are essential for entry into Lesotho, and jerseys, jeans and binoculars are a must.

From Durban, the Sani Pass Tour gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a lifetime – an exciting journey up this famous pass. The tour heads up through KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg. This is where the real adventure begins. The Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your Guide will fill you in on full details of the Tour. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors. The road is rough only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic, sip a glass of wine at the highest pub in Africa and enjoy this unique African experience in Lesotho – ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.

This is a tour of a lifetime. A 4 x 4 experience up one of the world's most famous passes. Our Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors.

This unparalleled tour offers you the chance to discover the Thaba Bosiu City sights. Together with the professional local guide, you will understand why it is described as ‘Africa’s Kingdom in the Sky’. You will hear the most interesting tales of the origin of the little but rich African Kingdom. What is the story of the cultural village and Moshoeshoe the Great? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? Have you heard about the mountain that grows by night? What makes it so popular? What local food is a must-taste at the village? You will hear miraculous political legends about the unconquerable mountain fortress of Thaba Bosiu. Get ready to visit the Thaba Bosiu village and connect with the rich Lesotho culture. Get fascinated by this intimate kingdom going to ‘an unexpected high.’ *Culture and heritage experience that is raw and well preserved *Beautiful rock paintings at the mountains *Detailed narration of complex but intriguing Basotho culture.

the Sani Pass Tour to Lesotho gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a lifetime – a comfortable and exciting journey up this famous pass. Starting off in Durban, our tour heads up through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg. This is where the real adventure begins. Our luxury Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors. The road itself is rough which is why only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip. Enjoy a drink or 2 at the highest pub in Africa

This tour commences at 6:am in Durban. Begin the drive from Durban along the N3 highway and travel past Pietermaritzburg. Travel through the Natal Midlands, admiring the scenery until you reach the town of Underberg. In Underberg you will be transfered into a 4 x 4 vehicle. Sani Pass, is a World Heritage, a steep pass rising 9,429-feet above sea level. Go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any in Southern Africa. The Pass offers the most exceptional views. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. In Lesotho you also get to visit a traditional Sotho village and experience first hand the rural Sotho life. Enjoy lunch and toast to a drink at the highest pub in Africa.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. The Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour from Durban is a special journey into one of South Africa’s most scenic and remote areas. Starting from Durban, travelers make their way through KwaZulu-Natal’s verdant countryside to the town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins. A rugged 4×4 ascent up the dramatic Sani Pass reveals awe-inspiring views of the Drakensberg Mountains and deep valleys below. Reaching the top, visitors cross into Lesotho, a highland nation known for its distinct Basotho culture. Here, the chance to explore a traditional village and enjoy the hospitality of Africa’s highest pub adds a cultural richness to the scenic adventure, making it a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural discovery.

This is our most popular tour. We are the only company that offer a guaranteed private tour, with a personal guide and private vehicle all at the same price as a group tour. We are the only operator in the area who has a permit from the Department of Transport to carry passengers up the Sani Pass. This permit is required by law. We tour up the Sani Pass to Maletsunyane Falls in just two nights and three days. We experience all the most exceptional highlights of this incredible country including visits to the cannibal caves and dinosaurs footprints. We go to sights seldom seen by most tourists, we meet local communities and elusive shepherds. Our guides are highly trained and some of the best in the entire region. The guides are also trained in 4×4 advanced driving and hold search and rescue qualifications. We offer numerous added extras to give you a 5 star experience. This tour will allow you to experience the brilliance of Lesotho and the major highlights in just 3 days.