From Durban: Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle
ID: GYG51596-71030
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Take one of the world's great road trips from Durban and cross the Sani Pass in the Drakensburg Mountains into Lesotho. Visit the capital of KwaZulu Natal along the way and see the highlights of Pietermaritzburg.
Benefit from pickup at a location of your choice in Durban, and then make your way to the historic city of Pietermaritzburg, capital of KwaZulu Natal. Take a short sightseeing tour to see the statue of Mahatma Gandhi by City Hall.
Then, venture into the Drakensberg Mountains on the amazing Sani Pass into Lesotho. Travel along the 33-kilometer gravel road that straddles the sheer cliffs in a series of tight zig-zag curves. Marvel at the dramatic landscape as you head from the Sani Pass Hotel, 1,566 meters above sea level. Be amazed as your 4WD Land Rover navigates the narrow road across the border post with Lesotho. Get spectacular views of the rolling hills and endless sky.
Reach the top of the Sani Pass, 3,240 meters above sea level. Enjoy a hot lunch at the highest pub in Africa, and then meet the native Basotho people in a local village to learn about their everyday lives. Make your way back down the mountain to cross the boarder back into South Africa.
Highlights
- Travel the zig-zag gravel road of the Sani Pass by Land Rover
- Cross the high altitude border pass between South Africa and Lesotho
- Enjoy a hot lunch at the highest pub in Africa
- Get spectacular views of the Drakensberg Mountains
- Visit the capital of KwaZulu Natal at Pietermaritzburg
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• German and Polish languages can be requested
• If you are a wheelchair user, please inform the local partner prior to the start of the tour
Lunch, drinks, and personal expenses are not included
Pickup possible from hotels/accommodations within a 5 kilometer radius of the local supplier's office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 O R Tambo Parade, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa. For special pickup arrangements, please contact the local supplier. Note that pickup is also available at the Durban Harbour passenger terminal.
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Guide
- All entrance fees
- Toll fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses
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.
