Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana, Highest Peak in Lesotho (3 Days)

Sani Pass To Thabana Ntlenyana, Highest Peak In Lesotho (3 Days)

Maximum Number of Hikers

Maximum Number of Hikers

12 Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana Hike, the highest peak in Lesotho.

Intermediate to Challenging Drakensberg Hike
Includes a 4×4 Trip up Sani Pass!

The Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana Hike is a great trip to do.

Watch my video of this hike here. We love to do the Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana hike because not only do we walk up the highest peak in Lesotho but we get to do a fun 4×4 drive up Sani Pass. Because we cross the border into Lesotho, remember to bring your passport. You can check the visa requirements for Lesotho here.

We are here to climb the highest peak in Southern Africa. Thabana Ntlenyana (3482m) is the highest peak in Lesotho and the name translates as “pretty little mountain”. After the lovely 4×4 drive up Sani Pass we start the 3 day hike to Thabana Ntlenyana. Day 1 is only 2 hours of walking over the first hill to our camp near a lovely mountain stream. We get to the top of Sani in Lesotho around 1pm so have a lunch at the cars and then we are off into the mountains.

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After leaving our cars at the highest pub in Africa we head out to hike from Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana.

Due to the fact that it is quite high we do have some hills to walk up. We start off just below 3000m and end up at 3482m. Therefore expect some great views over the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The second day of hiking is about 5 hours to summit Thabana Ntlenyana.

On day 3 which is the last day we wake up to start our hike back to Sani top. Timing is great as we arrive at Sani top in time for lunch. It is the highest pub in Africa so we really should visit it. After an amazing time in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho we drive back down Sani pass and home. Everyone should visit our mountainous neighbor and do the Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana hike, the highest peak in Lesotho.

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options

We have differentiated between options for porters for your hike using ‘Gold’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Bronze’ as the options to choose from, so remember to select the correct option on your enquiry or hike form when you contact us.

We understand that the Gold, Silver and Bronze packages might seem a bit confusing, so we have done some calculations to assist you with which one will be most suitable for you, and to ensure that you have the most enjoyable hike possible!

It is a good idea as part of your hike preparation to do some extra walking anyway, so while doing a walk of approximately 5km, including some uphill and downhill parts, carry a pack with the pack weight listed in the description of the package you are interested in. If you are quite comfortable with that weight, then that is the right option for you.

If you find yourself battling, and don’t have time to do some more preparation, then consider moving to a different package.

All three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent.

GOLD

Fully Portered Drakensberg Hike

You carry only a day-pack containing your own with drinks, snacks and jacket for each day.

Includes 3 meals a day!

You will not be carrying a standard hiking backpack at all, instead we will supply you with a 35l drybag into which you will put all your personal gear for our porters to carry.

The day pack you will carry weighs approximately 4kg.

Sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried our porters who also put your tent up!

SILVER

Partially Portered Drakensberg Hike

You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle.

Includes 3 meals a day!

The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg.

Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters.