From Durban at sea level, we’re going to take you way, way up the highest, most challenging vehicle pass in the country to the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, and treat you to a lunch at the highest pub in the world!

The winding road of the Sani Pass, South Africa/ Lesotho

Sani Pass in South Africa Drakensbergen

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Sani Pass is the mountain path from the Drakensburg in South Africa into Lesotho Photo by Jade

Sani Pass the gateway into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Southern Africa

The Drakensberg (Afrikaans: Drakensberge, Dutch: Drakensbergen, "the Dragon Mountains") is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, rising to 3,482 metres (11,424 ft) in height. In Zulu, it is referred to as uKhahlamba ("barrier of spears"), and in Sesotho as Maluti (also spelled Maloti). Its geological history lends it a distinctive character amongst the mountain ranges of the world. Geologically, the range resembles the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia. During the Pre-Cambrian Era…

There’s nothing like a road trip to really experience a country. From coastal highways and dizzying mountain passes, to scenic routes through national parks and bridges over great spans of water; roads are the circulatory system that connects a country. After an extensive search online, the Sifter has compiled a list of some of the […]

The Sani Pass is the only road link between Lesotho and KwaZulu Natal.

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Sani Pass, South Africa

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South Africa is an incredible country, and renting a car is the best way to get around. So start planning your South Africa road trip!