1 Day Sani Pass Tour

Depart from Underberg and travel via Himeville towards the Sani Pass, stopping at historical and view sites en route. Becoming one with the mountain splendour, flora, fauna and culture will be the order of the day.

After the South African border post at 1967 m, travel the 8 km of "no man's land" and climb 1000 m in a rugged 4X4 with skilled and trained mountain guides. Negotiate the hairpin bends with wonderful names like Suicide, Grays, Ice and Reverse Corner, and climb sections with a 30% gradient before reaching the summit and Lesotho.

After the border formalities, travel into Lesotho to a traditional village, visit with a family, and enter the houses of the local people for whom time has stood still for many years. Sample the mountain bread and sip the traditional beer, as your guide explains the way of life of the hardy people who live at almost 3000 m above sea level.

Return to the Sani Top Chalet - the highest pub in Africa - for lunch, and then descend the Sani Pass and return to Underberg.

Passports are essential, and bring warm clothing.

9.30 am: Depart from Himeville Arms Hotel and travel towards the Drakensburg Mountains, stopping at view and historical sites along the way.

11.15 am: Border formalities before climbing 1000 m to the Lesotho border post, stopping at the viewing point before travelling the exciting hairpin bends with names like Gray's Corner, Ice Corner, Reverse Corner and Big Wind Bend, before the summit.

12 noon: Border formalities before entering into Lesotho, travel about 11 km to the village of Skierring, and visit the home of a Basotho family. Inside, once seated, the guides will share the lives of these hardy mountain people.

1.30 pm: Return to the Sani Top Chalet, the highest pub in Africa, for lunch (on your own account).

2.45 pm:  Depart from Sani Top Chalet, descend the Sani Pass and return to Himeville.

4.30 pm - 5 pm: Arrive back in Himeville, where the tour ends.