2 DAY LESOTHO TOUR from Durban

ABOUT YOUR TOUR

Lesotho is the only country on the planet where the country is entirely above 1000m in elevation making this an experience that you cannot enjoy anywhere else in the world! Sign up for the perfect mix of nature, culture and history all over the course of 2 action packed days.

Navigate up the daunting Sani Pass while taking in the natural flora and fauna, marvel at Lesotho’s highest peak [Black Mountain] before diving into the culture of the Basotho people at a traditional village.

 

Full Itinerary

DAY 1

This tour departs from Durban. We will pick you up from your accommodation and head up into the mountains towards the scenic town of Underberg. Once we arrive in Underberg, we will grab a coffee and embark on our journey up into Lesotho.

Time to head up to the highest pass in South Africa, the daunting Sani Pass. We travel through Himeville to the World Heritage Site of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, following the Mkomazana River up the scenic Sani Valley to the South African Border Post (border formalities) and the Lesotho Border.

After the Lesotho border formalities at the top of Sani Pass, we climb even further into the Lesotho highlands, all the way to the top of the Black Mountain pass. At the top of Black Mountain Pass we get a chance to leave our vehicle, climb a short distance to a beautiful viewpoint of Thabana Ntlenyana.

Once we arrive in the town of Mokhotlong, we will enjoy a spot of lunch together. Time to visit a traditional Basotho village or opt for horse-rinding through the Lesotho Highlands. Watch the sun go down on the top of Black Mountain Pass as we make our back to Sani Pass where our overnight accommodation awaits.

DAY 2

The next morning you will meet your guide after a hearty breakfast to choose your activity for the morning – hiking, horse riding or immerse yourself in more of the areas culture and history and your personal guide shows you around. We make our way back down the Sani Pass for lunch which is enjoyed in the small village of Underberg before we head back to Durban.

After a hearty breakfast, you will meet your guide and get ready for your seconds day’s adventures. Choose between one of three activities: 1) a visit to a cultural village, 2) a hike at the top of Sani Pass or 3) come back down the pass to explore the villages of Underberg and Himeville and its museum. We will arrive back in Himeville in time for lunch. If you aren’t in a hurry we’ll enjoy lunch together at Himeville’s best foodie spot before departing to Durban.

INCLUDED ON YOUR TOUR

Tour guide

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (4x4)

1 Night Accommodation

All specified activities

1 Breakfast / 2 Lunches / 1 Dinner

Bottled water (Still)

PS. Your transfers between Durban and Himeville/Underberg will be conducted in an air-conditioned Hyundai H1 vehicle.

BUCKETLIST DESTINATION

Lesotho

Mkhomazi, KwaZulu Natal

Sani Pass is on the outskirts of Underberg and Himeville and links South Africa to the mountain-kingdom of Lesotho. For a number of years the pass has given many an adventure that gets the heart racing. In 1955 it was opened to vehicle traffic giving 4×4 drivers a chance to navigate this epic path. Because of the terrain, even to this day only 4×4 vehicles are permitted to take this route into the ‘Kingdom in the Sky’.

Lesotho

Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Mokhotlong is a town situated in the Mokhotlong region of Lesotho. The name of this town means “Place of the Bald Ibis” and is one of the remotest towns in the country. The area is rich in montane birdlife which creates a frontier atmosphere. Situated in the Maloti Mountains, it has an average elevation of 3,200m above sea level and is sometimes referred to as “The Roof of Africa”.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick up will be at your accommodation at 06h30 on Day 1.
Drop off will be at your accommodation at 16h00 on Day 2.

* Please do not carry unnecessary items as there is limited space on the vehicle.

The itinerary, activities and accommodation are subject to change.

* These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has as little impact on your experience as possible.

 

BOOK YOUR SPOT

PRICE

7,450 ZAR per person

* This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. A surcharge will apply to travellers only if we have not reached our minimum number.

TOUR TYPE

TYPE : Mixed Group Tour

MAXIMUM : 06 People (Enquire for bigger groups)

PICK YOUR DATE

Please note: This tour can not be booked less than 48 hours prior to the itinerary start time.

FAQs

DO I REQUIRE A VISA?
Please click here for Lesotho VISA requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveller to ensure they have the legal requirements to enter into Lesotho. Travellers who require a visa but do not have one will unfortunately not be able to enter into Lesotho.

IS THIS TOUR WEATHER DEPENDANT?
Yes. In the event of very heavy rain or flash flooding within the reserve this tour can be cancelled.

AGE RESTRICTION
This tour is suitable for travellers of all ages.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy! This tour is not wheelchair friendly.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 7 days or more for a full refund. A 50% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled between 2 and 7 days before a tour. A 100% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled within 48 hours of travel.

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