Sani Lodge & Cottages

WELCOME TO SANI LODGE & COTTAGES

The Heart of the Southern Drakensberg

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OUR PLACE

Nestled in the heart of the majestic Southern Drakensberg, on 30 hectares of land bordering the World Heritage Site, Sani Lodge offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, hearty meals, and well deserved relaxation. Family run since opening our doors in 1992, we have built up a loyal following of guests who return year after year. The Southern Drakensberg stands proudly as one of the favourite holiday and adventure destinations in the country. This pristine wilderness area is renowned for its popular hiking routes that attract thousands of visitors every year. With its towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and ancient rock art sites, the Drakensberg stands as an impressive year-round destination, captivating visitors from near and far.

ONLY GOOD VIBES

Whether you'd rather doze on a sun lounger next to the swimming pool with stunning mountain views, enjoy a cocktail at our restaurant - before a three-course dinner created with locally sourced, quality ingredients - or simply sip a cold beer by the braai, whilst the sun sets on another stunning African day, Sani Lodge & Cottages is the perfect setting. For those seeking private, self-contained units, we have lovely cottages which are perfect for a family getaway or group of friends.

LESOTHO TOURS

Sani Lodge & Cottages is situated at the foot of the legendary Sani Pass. This places us a mere 16 km from the South African border post at the foot of the Sani Pass from where the tortuous 4x4 track proceeds 8 kilometres up to the Lesotho border post. Drakensberg Adventures is our on site Fair Trade Tourism partner tour company which operates a variety of day and multi-day tours which we aim to tailor to your sense of adventure, itinerary, budget. Our various tours include experiencing the unique Basotho culture, superb views, hiking and pony trekking. Each tour supports individual Basotho stakeholders: craftspeople, shepherds, homestay and meal providers, pony owners, mountain guides, schools and sheep shearers, empowering them to create their own sustainable futures.

ACTIVITIES

Our fantastic location on the border of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site National Park means that there is no shortage of wilderness outdoor experiences such as self-guided hikes to crystal clear mountain waterfalls and overnighting in caves. Om-site activities include; strolling our Nature Trail, getting creative in the Paint on Clay studio, enjoying a game of table tennis or darts in the Games Barn, trying your hand at swing-ball, hand-milking our cows, picking fruit in summer for our jam-making, learning to bake bread, or observing our Cheesery in action. At the end of the day, why not treat yourself to some well deserved relaxation in our new Hot Tub with a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains or a massage from a certified massage therapist. Other activities that we arrange in the area include visits to Reichenau Mission, a Vulture Hide and Himeville Museum.

GIANTS CUP CAFE

Our on site restaurant offers a variety of affordable meals baked and cooked using quality ingredients, whilst placing an emphasis on our own organic dairy produce and preserves, as well as local produce from ethical sources. We offer comprehensive breakfast options, a daytime menu and a three course set menu dinner each night. For in between, our own lovingly baked Dutch apple pie and baked cheesecake make the ideal accompaniment to a Cappuccino made with Fair Trade coffee and our own Jersey cow milk.

PHUZABOOZA BAR

Located at the Giant's Cup Cafe for guest convenience, the bar offers a variety of beverages to match the time of day and your meal. The availability of Fair Trade wines produced by sustainable farming methods in South Africa are a great choice to support the local economy and travel responsibly. Craft beers, produced by a small scale local brewery, are highly popular amongst beer fans. Cocktails with unique local names that will challenge your oral dexterity to pronounce, are the perfect sundowners to finish off your day.

MAKING YOUR WAY HERE

Sani Lodge is located 20 km from Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg. We are accessible to all vehicles by a tar / sealed road. Shuttle services are available from Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Kokstad.

"Sani Lodge is a jewel right in the Drakensberg Mountains. The owners put a lot of love and effort into building this little oasis".
Martin Hain
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GET IN TOUCH

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Call our reception on +27 83 987 3071. Someone will be available between 7am and 7pm everyday. South African time is GMT+2. This number can also be used for WhatsApp messages and calls.

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