Sani Pass Adventure Day Trip from Durban
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the majestic Drakensberg mountains on this day trip from Durban. Starting with a scenic drive through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, the adventure unfolds as you ascend the thrilling Sani Pass in a 4x4 vehicle. Take in the stunning views of steep gradients and rugged cliffs, and cross into Lesotho to visit a traditional Basotho village. Enjoy lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa (at your own cost) before descending back to Durban, where you'll reflect on a day filled with adventure and cultural richness. - Enjoy a scenic drive from Durban to the Drakensberg mountains - Ascend the iconic Sani Pass in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle - Visit a Basotho village and the Highest Pub in Africa - Return to Durban by late afternoon with unforgettable memories
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour guide
- Sani Pass 4x4 tour from Underberg
- Travel through Kwazulu Natal to Drakensberg, beautiful scenery
What's not
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with an early 6:00 am departure from Durban, heading through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands towards the charming town of Underberg, the gateway to the southern Drakensberg. The drive sets the scene for the day ahead, with rolling hills, farmlands, and mountain vistas preparing you for the dramatic landscapes to come.
From Underberg, the journey continues in a 4x4 vehicle up the legendary Sani Pass, a thrilling mountain road known for its steep gradients, hairpin bends, and breathtaking views. As you climb towards the summit, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of rugged cliffs, deep valleys, and the sweeping Drakensberg mountains. At the top, you cross into Lesotho, where you can visit a traditional Basotho village and enjoy the hospitality of the famous “highest pub in Africa,” lunch, own cost. After soaking in the mountain beauty and cultural experiences, the tour begins its descent back down the pass and returns through the Midlands countryside. You’ll arrive back in Durban by late afternoon, filled with unforgettable memories of one of South Africa’s most iconic journeys — a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural splendor.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 99 travellers
- Operated by
- African Cape Safaris
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- no restrictions
How it compares in Durban
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 361 experiences we list in Durban.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Durban
Durban is South Africa's warm Indian Ocean port, a city of golden beaches, Zulu and Indian culture, curry and the hills of KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban sits on a natural bay on the Indian Ocean in KwaZulu-Natal, and its port is one of the busiest in Africa. The Golden Mile, a promenade backed by hotels and lined with sand, runs along the beachfront, and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, built for the 2010 World Cup, has a great arch that visitors can climb or ride up. The city has a subtropical climate with warm sea water all year.
Top-ranked sights in Durban: Sani Pass, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Victoria Street Market.
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