Most Popular, Day Tour
Standard Sani Pass Tour
A guided tour up the majestic Sani Pass, venturing as far into Lesotho as Black Mountain (3240m).
DRAKENSBERG ADVENTURES
The authentic Sani Pass and Lesotho tour company
The Sani Pass is the only vehicle route over the Drakensberg escarpment into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.This legendary 4×4 mountain pass winds through dramatic cliffs and steep hairpin bends, climbing to the roof of Africa and offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Southern Africa.
Based at the foot of the iconic Sani Pass, our tour company operates from the historic original base camp of the first pioneers, where David Alexander and Jack Hime set out to become the first to conquer the Sani Pass by vehicle in an iconic Land Rover. We proudly continue this legacy today, delivering an authentic and responsible Sani Pass and Lesotho tour experience in the legendary Land Rover Defender, while creating positive benefits for rural communities in Lesotho and unforgettable cultural encounters for our guests.
SANI PASS & LESOTHO TOURS
Choose from a variety of lengths and themes.
Three Day Tour
Combination Village Experience & Pony Trek or Village Hike
Combine the 2 day Pony Trek or Village Hike with the 2 day Eastern Lesotho Village Experience. A popular choice giving you the best of various tours!
Our team are incredibly proud to be rated 4.5/5 (9/10) on average across all platforms.
MOUNTAIN KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
Lesotho, known as the Mountain Kingdom, is a unique country entirely surrounded by South Africa. It has the highest lowest point of any country in the world and is home to Thabana Ntlenyana (3,482 m), the highest peak in Southern Africa. The nation was founded by King Moshoeshoe the Great, who united Sesotho-speaking clans during the turbulent early 19th century from his mountain stronghold at Thaba Bosiu, offering refuge and peace and shaping the Basotho identity that endures today. This legacy is reflected in Lesotho’s national motto, “Khotso, Pula, Nala” (Peace, Rain and Prosperity).
Formerly the British Protectorate of Basutoland, Lesotho gained independence in 1965 and has retained a strong and distinctive identity, with its own currency, government, and traditions. The Basotho people, one of Africa’s great mountain cultures, have adapted to life in dramatic highland landscapes, where a familiar sight is a horseman on a hardy Basotho pony, wrapped in a traditional blanket.
Explore Lesotho on one of our guided tours to experience remote regions and gain an authentic insight into the culture, history, and landscapes of this remarkable country.
FAIR TRADE TOURISM CERTIFIED
At Sani Lodge & Cottages and our tour company, Drakensberg Adventures, we are proud to promote Responsible Tourism through our Fair Trade Tourism accreditation. Our commitment focuses on:
Ethical Business Practices: Guided by 197 Fair Trade Tourism criteria, we uphold fair wages, democratic decision-making, respect, reliability, transparency, and sustainability.
Supporting Local Communities: Ensuring meaningful social and economic benefits for the people and businesses in the Drakensberg region.
Cultural Heritage Preservation: Celebrating and protecting the unique traditions and history of our area.
Environmental Responsibility: Implementing sustainable practices in water and energy use, waste management, and overall environmental care.
Biodiversity and Landscape Protection: Conserving the ecosystems, wildlife, and scenic landscapes that make the Drakensberg so special.
At Sani Lodge & Cottages and our tour company, Drakensberg Adventures, we are proud to promote Responsible Tourism through our Fair Trade Tourism accreditation. Our commitment focuses on:
Ethical Business Practices: Guided by 197 Fair Trade Tourism criteria, we uphold fair wages, democratic decision-making, respect, reliability, transparency, and sustainability.
Supporting Local Communities: Ensuring meaningful social and economic benefits for the people and businesses in the Drakensberg region.
Cultural Heritage Preservation: Celebrating and protecting the unique traditions and history of our area.
Environmental Responsibility: Implementing sustainable practices in water and energy use, waste management, and overall environmental care.
Biodiversity and Landscape Protection: Conserving the ecosystems, wildlife, and scenic landscapes that make the Drakensberg so special.
Responsible Tourism Awards for Sani Lodge & Cottage, and Drakensberg Adventures
African Responsible Tourism Silver Award for Poverty Reduction in Rural Communities in KwaZulu Natal, Lesotho and Bushmen in the Transfrontier Kgalagadi National Park.
Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation recommendation for ‘Best Practice in support of rural communities’.
World Responsible Tourism longlisted for ‘Best for engaging people and culture’.
South Africa Tourism selected as one of five tourism entities in the country, for Responsible Tourism Practices.
