Sani Pass
The Sani Pass is a route into Lesotho from Underberg, South Africa, with breathtaking views. There are places to stay and activities at the top.
UnderstandThe pass is a winding road up to Lesotho. It was first crossed by vehicle in 1953.
Get inThe Sani Pass is a 4x4-only road. You can drive it yourself or several companies will take you up and down for 900 rand return (May 2019). Your hotel may be able to arrange transport.
DoSani Mountain Lodge can arrange horse riding and bike riding. Surprisingly horses are cheaper to rent than bicycles.
Eat and drinkSani Mountain Lodge serves lunch, and also breakfast and dinner by arrangement. It supposedly contains Africa's highest pub, at 2874m, however Afriski has a bar at 3222m.
SleepMost people visit for a day-trip to have lunch, or stay one night, but it's worth spending a couple of days here (up to four nights to exhaust everything there is to do).
Go nextYou can continue in to Lesotho, or return to Underberg. Underberg is very beautiful.
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