Welcome to Sani Lodge & Cottages!
Welcome to Sani Lodge & Cottages!
Let us show you a smorgasbord of what makes Lesotho such a special place. This is the classic trip, experiencing the Lodges who pioneered tourism in Lesotho and who are still at the cutting edge! We spend 2 nights at each of three classic destinations, giving you 4 travel days through spectacular scenery and a full day at each of the Lodges we stay at where you can choose how you spend each day.
Experience Fair Trade in Tourism in action. Your tour price includes a contribution to the Sani Top Basotho community. Our ground-breaking approach to grass-roots tourism means that your tour price directly benefits a wide segment of the local community, preserving cultural dignity and ensuring fair remuneration for services rendered. “Sani Lodge Backpackers is the Silver Award Winner of African Responsible Tourism Award for Poverty Reduction 2018. Sani Lodge Backpackers and Drakensberg Adventures in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa has made a major contribution to local livelihoods and poverty reduction over many years. By involving Basotho stakeholders, they have created opportunities for communities to proudly showcase their unique cultural practices, engaging with guests in an authentic manner, thereby earning their respect. They are the future of tourism in Africa". ~ Judges
Day 1:
Day 2:
*viewing or hiking (guided or self-guided) to the impressive Maletsunyane Falls which tumble 200m into the carved gorge below. *Semonkong Lodge’s speciality, abseiling down the Falls in what the Guinness Book of records has certified as the longest commercial abseil in the world. *Another of their specialities, pony trekking *A demonstration of Basotho Blankets *A donkey Pub Crawl
Day 3:
Day 4:
*Pony Trekking – these guys were the pioneers of community pony trekking in Lesotho. A pony trek is one way of enjoying this wonderful area where lowlands meet highlands. *Hiking – guided or self-guided *Mountain biking - venture into the mountains, trails to suit all levels - single tracks, gravel roads, climbs and descents with spectacular views accompanied by local guide with knowledge of the routes and bicycle maintenance. *Children’s choir and band with their home-made instruments.
Day 5:
Day 6:
*Hiking to crystal clear pools and cascading waterfalls *Pony trekking in the Park *A village visit with Maliba Lodge to the nearby Ha Mali village. *A massage treatment at their Wellness Centre.
Day 7:
Accommodation is in dormitories at Semonkong, en suite accommodation at Malealea and a RiversideLodge at Maliba. Supplement to upgrade to a double room at Semonkong.
Activities are NOT included in the tour price. There are many possibilities and you can make your own choices. Abseiling at Semonkong needs to be arranged ahead of time, other activities can be decided upon as you travel.
Take a look at the routes our tours take.
Please note that the price quoted above is for tours running with a minimum of four guests. If you wish to do this tour with a group of less than four, there will be additional charges due to the fixed nature of certain costs. Owing to the current fuel cost increase, there may be an additional fuel levy. Lesotho has a Tourist Levy of R50 per person entering the country which will increase to R100 per person from 1 November 2024.
Whichever method you choose, we will respond to you as quickly and informatively as possible.
Call our reception on +27 83 987 3071. Someone will be available between 7am and 7pm everyday. South African time is GMT+2
Send us an email or complete the contact form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
We'd love to share our detailed knowledge of the local area with you.
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