Sani Top Chalet

Sani Top Chalet - the highest pub in Africa

Description

Sani Top Chalet is a small rustic establishment on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. Situated on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, it is also home to the highest pub in Africa at 2874m. Come and join your hosts, Jonathan and Sylvia Aldous at the top of the Sani Pass at one of the best-kept secret places in Africa. The Sani Pass is accessible via 4x4 only. Passports required. Border post times 8am-4pm.

Sani Top Chalet

Attractions

Hike – on your own or with a guide. Fishing. Pony trails. Bring your bike & cycle up the pass. Quad bike tours. Flowers & wildlife. Hike up Thabana Ntlenyana – the highest point south of Kilimanjaro is 12kms from Sani Top. In winter – skiing & snowboarding (provided it snows).

Sani Top Chalet - view of the Maluti's

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

Coming from Johannesburg, Durban or Pietermaritzburg: From the N3 take the Underberg off ramp at Exit 99 in the Howick area. Turn towards Underberg on the R617 and travel 111kms. In Underberg village, turn right to Himeville/Sani Pass. Travel 5kms to Himeville, and a further 4 through Himeville to the Sani Pass turnoff. The South African border post is 32kms from Himeville and traveling time is approximately 1 hour. It is 8kms from the South African border post to the Lesotho border post. The Chalet is immediately on the right as you cross into Lesotho. From Maseru, Ox-Bow, & Katse Dam: Travel to Mokhotlong and take the signs to Sani Pass. Its 53kms from Mokhotlong and will take 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Sani Top Chalet