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MikeAtSea Says: This former trading station from the 1800's was positioned at the foot of the Sani Pass. In old times traders would make their way down the pass with donkeys, overnight at the trading station and then make their way back up the pass with the goods they had exchanged. Today...
MikeAtSea Says: Even though the Kingdom of Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa one still crosses a "proper" international border. Therefore do not forget your passports even if you just like to visit the top of the pass. Passports are being stamped both at the South African and...
kentishgirl Says: Some of the waterfalls along the pass are beautiful. Some are nestled away in the mountains and others are along the roadside. We got out at a few waterfalls and our guide washed and drank water from them.
kentishgirl Says: If you intend travelling to Lesotho which is at the top of the Sani Pass then you must take your passport and clear immigration on both sides on the way up, and on the way down.
kentishgirl Says: The Sani Pass is one of the most scenic roads I have ever driven on. As I am afraid of heights I did think that this drive would terrify me! But it must have been the skill of our driver, I was not scared once.I loved stopping along the pass at many scenic lookouts, taking...
kentishgirl Says: The Sani Pass is quite literally that - a pass.The road is steep and windey, it is a mud road and is only accessible by 4WD. You could try and go up in a 2WD but it is not reccommended and you will not get through immigration.Coming from Lesotho down the Sani Pass you do not...
kentishgirl Says: Keith back in Smiths Cottage Durban, arranged a tour guide for us to visit the Sani Pass.We were very impressed, this guy turned up on time (a rarety in Africa!), armed with his 4WD we were suprised to find out that it was only us that day! Brilliant - a tour guide all to...
the_mumford Says: Sani's Pass is actually located in Lesotho. You get another stamp in your passport... for those interested. You can hike in and around the area if you like, many different paths to take, some are not that well marked, be sure to know where you are going before setting out....
Sani Lodge: At the base of the pass
kentishgirl Says: We stayed at the Sani Lodge for just one night.The Sani Lodge is located at the base of the Sani Pass so you can access this place in a normal car, there is car parking and a variety of accommodation on offer. We stayed in a thatched round hut for the night. As this is in...
the_mumford Says: Comfortable. Not the nicest place. Good meals prepared by staff and very cheap. Lots of organised trips to Sani's Pass with guides. Somewhat aggressive staff will try to get you to sign-up for anything. A good option if you do not have your own 4X4, expensive but well worth...
Sani Top Restaurant: The Highest Restaurant & Pub in Africa
MikeAtSea Says: Sani Top is a small rustic establishment on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. Situated on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, it is also home to the highest pub in Africa at 2874m. Your host Jonathan and Sylvia Aldous at the top of the Sani Pass at one offer...
MikeAtSea Says: The only way presently to get up the pass is by 4x4 vehicle. I have made it up the pass in a normal vehicle, however this is not recommended now since the road has become very bad. The Lesotho government is responsible for maintaining the road from the South African Border...
the_mumford Says: Very agile 4X4 vehicle is a must if you wish to get to the top of Sani's Pass. Hiking or walking will take at least two days to get to top from nearest lodge. You will NOT get to the top of Sani's Pass without a good solid land rover or otherwise.
the_mumford Says: Many different types of poisonous snakes live in the Drakensburg. Puff adders are the most common. They are rarely seen, but obvious precautions like avoiding mysterious holes in ground...
Plan a Sani Pass vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Sani Pass locals
Many different types of poisonous snakes live in the Drakensburg. Puff adders are the most common. They are rarely seen, but obvious precautions like avoiding...
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The Sani Pass is only accessible by 4WD, it is a rough and narrow road, but well worth the effort. At the top once you have passed border control you are in Lesotho - a different country - please......
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Sani Pass is the only road link between KwaZulu-Natal and the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. A 4x4 adventure into a different world - the land of the People of the Blanket - the proud Basotho Nation.......
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