4x4 & Off-Road Tours in Drakensberg: 4 Sorted by What You Get

1.Sani Pass & Lesotho 4×4 Experience Day Tour from Durban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $224Our pick

Leave Durban at 6 am for a 4x4 ride up Sani Pass into Lesotho. Expect a Pietermaritzburg stop, sharp mountain bends, a Basotho village visit, and time at Africa’s highest pub. Guides such as Benson, Freddy, Thami, and Fortune are praised for safe driving and local insight. Bring your passport and cash for the border PCR test.

“I had an excellent day which happened to be my birthday driven by a very skilled and kind Thami. From being picked up from the hotel, comfortable trail truck and the majestic views, my experience exceeded my expectations . I would recommend this experience to everyone, you will not be disappointed.”

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2.Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 12 hours · from $242

This 12-hour 4WD day trip takes you from Durban through Pietermaritzburg and up the steep gravel road of Sani Pass into Lesotho. Guides such as Thami, Freddie, Aaron, and Benson are praised for safe driving and local insight. Expect border formalities, a Basotho village visit, high mountain views, and a stop at Africa’s highest pub.

“Thami was a great guide and I learnt a lot about South Africa, Lesotho, people, culture, and the ways of life here. Great conversation, fantastic driving and lovely trip. Highly recommend it if you want a day well spent in Sani Pass and Lesotho! Also great communication with the tour guide although I booked it last minute!”

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3.4×4 Sani Pass Tour and Basotho Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 7 hours · from $72Best value

Ride a small-group 4x4 from Underberg or Himeville up Sani Pass with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Mo, or Seya. Cross into Lesotho at 2,874 meters, visit a Basotho village, taste homemade bread, stop for mountain views, and return after about seven hours. Lunch costs extra.

“Our tour guide Peter was the best. He was very well versed about the tour. He was friendly. When we bring our boys next time we will make a specific request for him. The vehicle was the best, very well balanced. All was impressive, exceeded our expectations. We loved everything about it”

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4.4×4 into Lesotho From Underberg – Horse Ride / Village Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Travel from Underberg or Himeville in a small-group 4x4 with an English-speaking guide. Climb Sani Pass, cross into Lesotho, visit a Basotho village, taste fresh bread, enjoy a highland picnic, and choose a guided pony trek or extra village time. Guides such as Moe and Peter are noted for careful driving and strong local insight.

“Excellent - we’ve learned a lot about the culture of South Africa and Lesotho. My personal highlight was the horseback ride (very well trained horses) through the wide landscapes of Lesotho. It’s been incredible! Would totally recommend!”

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