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Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban
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Stop At: Major Adventures The Sani Pass Specialists, Main Street, Underberg 3257 South Africa
This tour is for all ages and fitness levels.
The duration of this tour is approximately 6 hours with a transfer of approximately 2.5 hours from Durban and the same on return.
You will depart at 6:00 from your accommodation in Durban. If you are staying outside of Durban please contact us to confirm if there is a surcharge necessary. Please bring your valid Passport and It is advisable to bring a warm jacket, an extra bottle of water, sunscreen, binoculars and your camera.
During your drive from Durban you will pass the historic town of Pietermaritzburg and then turn off towards the Southern Drakensberg mountains. As you get drive further into the mountains you will pass small picturesque rural villages and vast farmlands.
On arrival in Underberg you will be met by a professional Sani Pass guide and will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle.
You will drive past farmlands and the foothills of the Drakensberg towards the South African border control. Then the tour begins in earnest. You will climb 1000 metres on a gravel road in for 8 kilometres through a World Heritage site and magnificent scenery to the Lesotho border post. At the top you will reach an elevation of 2840 metres.
During the climb up the pass you may see a variety of bird life, eland, baboons and small buck. Endemic fauna and flora are abundant through this world heritage site.
After the Lesotho border control you will head into the remote Lesotho Highlands. You may even get to see some of the elusive Basotho shepherds covered with traditional blankets and wearing traditional head attire. You will visit a small village which was originally built to assist the local shepherds and see their stone houses. Your guide will give an explanation of their way of life and daily rituals.
Thereafter you will head towards the Highest Pub in Africa for lunch and drinks (at your own cost).
Perched on the edge of the Escarpment you will have excellent photo opportunities from the front decks of the Restaurant.
After lunch you will go back via the border and wind down through the astonishing Sani Pass bends which is one of the most spectacular scenes in Africa. With a full tummy and lots of memories you will be met by your driver for your transfer back to Durban.
A real opportunity to see not only the magnificence of this pass but a different country as wel
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Major Adventures The Sani Pass Specialists, Main Street, Underberg 3257 South Africa
This tour is for all ages and fitness levels.
The duration of this tour is approximately 6 hours with a transfer of approximately 2.5 hours from Durban and the same on return.
You will depart at 6:00 from your accommodation in Durban. If you are staying outside of Durban please contact us to confirm if there is a surcharge necessary. Please bring your valid Passport and It is advisable to bring a warm jacket, an extra bottle of water, sunscreen, binoculars and your camera.
During your drive from Durban you will pass the historic town of Pietermaritzburg and then turn off towards the Southern Drakensberg mountains. As you get drive further into the mountains you will pass small picturesque rural villages and vast farmlands.
On arrival in Underberg you will be met by a professional Sani Pass guide and will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle.
You will drive past farmlands and the foothills of the Drakensberg towards the South African border control. Then the tour begins in earnest. You will climb 1000 metres on a gravel road in for 8 kilometres through a World Heritage site and magnificent scenery to the Lesotho border post. At the top you will reach an elevation of 2840 metres.
During the climb up the pass you may see a variety of bird life, eland, baboons and small buck. Endemic fauna and flora are abundant through this world heritage site.
After the Lesotho border control you will head into the remote Lesotho Highlands. You may even get to see some of the elusive Basotho shepherds covered with traditional blankets and wearing traditional head attire. You will visit a small village which was originally built to assist the local shepherds and see their stone houses. Your guide will give an explanation of their way of life and daily rituals.
Thereafter you will head towards the Highest Pub in Africa for lunch and drinks (at your own cost).
Perched on the edge of the Escarpment you will have excellent photo opportunities from the front decks of the Restaurant.
After lunch you will go back via the border and wind down through the astonishing Sani Pass bends which is one of the most spectacular scenes in Africa. With a full tummy and lots of memories you will be met by your driver for your transfer back to Durban.
A real opportunity to see not only the magnificence of this pass but a different country as wel
Included
- Lesotho tourism surcharges
- Cross Border Fees
- Visit to a living Basotho village,
- Bread tasting
- Fully qualified and Professional guide
- Visit to the Highest Pub in Southern Africa
Not included
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Purchase of souvenirs and personal items.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please bring a warm clothing as it can get cold at the summit.
- Bring an extra bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars and cameras.
- Passports essential
- Check visa requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
Original
15%
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