The Sani Pass is a spectacular mountain road that is a well-known entry point into Lesotho from South Africa’s Natal Drakensberg Park. The mountain pass obtained its name from the San people (Bushmen) that utilised it as an escape route into the impassable mountains of Lesotho fleeing from the Zulu and white settlers.
It is the only passage through the Drakensberg along a stretch of hundreds of kilometers of border between Lesotho and South Africa. The last 8km of the pass are negotiable by 4x4 vehicle only or a trip on foot lasting 2-3 hours. It reaches a height of around 2895m and passes into Lesotho to the south of the highest peak of Southern Africa, the Thabana Ntlenyana.
The Giant's Cup Hiking Trail, a five-day trail through the Drakensberg Mountains, starts at this point. A common truth is that you can have four seasons in one day, so be prepared. Have lunch at the top of the Sani pass at the highest pub in Southern Africa.
Our Tours to This Region
 Natal - A Zulu Kingdom Experience
South Africa: Symbiosis of Wildlife and Culture
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