3 day Pony Trek
ID: GYG482021-855025
Category:
Country: Lesotho
Country: Lesotho
Duration: 2 days
Description
Enjoy travel up the Sani Pass and deep into Lesotho. From village to village on horseback! Visit and stay in two remote mountain villages by Pony trek.
From village to village on horseback! Another unique community tourism initiative!
Whilst focused on Pony Trekking, these trips also allow you to travel up the famous Sani Pass in our 4x4 Landrovers, over the second highest road pass in Lesotho, traverse remote villages seeing the unique way of life while enjoying the thrill of riding through majestic mountain scenery.
We arrive at the base of our long time Basotho partners (the pony trek experts!!) after lunch on day 1. Horses will be waiting, and you are off, riding like a local into soaring mountains and to remote villages! Your horse guide is experienced and highly skilled, and many novices have been introduced by them to the joys of riding! Their horses are Basotho ponies – short, stocky, sturdy and extremely sure-footed animals who are totally at home on the steep gradients you will encounter. Overnight accommodation is provided by homesteads in various villages, thereby spreading the benefits of tourism into remote communities by encouraging small scale entrepreneurs.
You will ride for around 3 hours on the first afternoon, a full day between different villages on the second day and about 3 hours on the third morning.
What Makes Us Different:
Guides: Our experienced guides are all knowledgeable and passionate about the Sani Pass and Lesotho.
Vehicles: We use mainly 9 seater closed in Landrovers. This is the vehicle which pioneered the Sani Pass. The emphasis is on adventures and experiences on not on comfort.
Pricing is numbers dependent, with different prices for group sizes of 1, 2, 3 and 4 or more people who actually go on the tour. It makes sense for individuals to join existing tours if possible to bring prices down. Contact us to see when tours have been booked and if you could join an existing group. If you book a tour for a smaller number and more people join later, we will refund you the difference.
Community Tourism: Experience responsible 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 is the Silver Award Winner of AFRICAN RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD for POVERTY REDUCTION 2018. Sani Lodge 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
From village to village on horseback! Another unique community tourism initiative!
Whilst focused on Pony Trekking, these trips also allow you to travel up the famous Sani Pass in our 4x4 Landrovers, over the second highest road pass in Lesotho, traverse remote villages seeing the unique way of life while enjoying the thrill of riding through majestic mountain scenery.
We arrive at the base of our long time Basotho partners (the pony trek experts!!) after lunch on day 1. Horses will be waiting, and you are off, riding like a local into soaring mountains and to remote villages! Your horse guide is experienced and highly skilled, and many novices have been introduced by them to the joys of riding! Their horses are Basotho ponies – short, stocky, sturdy and extremely sure-footed animals who are totally at home on the steep gradients you will encounter. Overnight accommodation is provided by homesteads in various villages, thereby spreading the benefits of tourism into remote communities by encouraging small scale entrepreneurs.
You will ride for around 3 hours on the first afternoon, a full day between different villages on the second day and about 3 hours on the third morning.
What Makes Us Different:
Guides: Our experienced guides are all knowledgeable and passionate about the Sani Pass and Lesotho.
Vehicles: We use mainly 9 seater closed in Landrovers. This is the vehicle which pioneered the Sani Pass. The emphasis is on adventures and experiences on not on comfort.
Pricing is numbers dependent, with different prices for group sizes of 1, 2, 3 and 4 or more people who actually go on the tour. It makes sense for individuals to join existing tours if possible to bring prices down. Contact us to see when tours have been booked and if you could join an existing group. If you book a tour for a smaller number and more people join later, we will refund you the difference.
Community Tourism: Experience responsible 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 is the Silver Award Winner of AFRICAN RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD for POVERTY REDUCTION 2018. Sani Lodge 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
Highlights
- Travel the spectacular Sani Pass and into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho
- Horse ride on sturdy Basotho Ponies with an expert local horse guide
- Superb mountain scenery seldom visited
- Overnight in 2 different remote mountain villages
- Get a sense of traditional rural life in the highlands
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NB Please note that on all the pony trekking trips, your personal kit is carried by yourself in your own day pack on your back, not in saddle bags on the ponies. Kit should be therefore kept to a minimum.
Long pants suitable for riding (tracksuit pants work well).
Warm windproof and preferably waterproof jacket/ raincoat or rain suit or poncho.
Fleece jacket or top (or equivalent).
One or more change of clothes (depending on length of trip) wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them dry.
Sun hat.
Sun bloc cream.
Suitable footwear for riding and walking.
Swimming costume (summer)
Small towel.
Beanie or balaclava and gloves (winter).
500ml water bottle.
Torch or flashlight (a head torch is ideal).
Camera.
Personal medications and toiletries.
Refuse bag for your own rubbish
Park in the lodge car park and come to the Reception Office.
Long pants suitable for riding (tracksuit pants work well).
Warm windproof and preferably waterproof jacket/ raincoat or rain suit or poncho.
Fleece jacket or top (or equivalent).
One or more change of clothes (depending on length of trip) wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them dry.
Sun hat.
Sun bloc cream.
Suitable footwear for riding and walking.
Swimming costume (summer)
Small towel.
Beanie or balaclava and gloves (winter).
500ml water bottle.
Torch or flashlight (a head torch is ideal).
Camera.
Personal medications and toiletries.
Refuse bag for your own rubbish
Park in the lodge car park and come to the Reception Office.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.