
Sani to Thabana Ntlenyana.
Thabana Ntlenyana is the highest peak in the Drakensberg mountains.
To complete the hike from Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana the highest peak in the Drakensberg we must first do a 4×4 trip up Sani Pass.
We go through the Lesotho border so don’t forget your passports! We are here to climb the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana (3482m) is the highest peak in Lesotho its name means “pretty little mountain”.
After the lovely 4×4 drive up Sani Pass, we stay at the Sani Mountain Lodge back-packers. The highest pub in Africa is close by so we should definitely pop in for a visit. Click here to see how to prepare for your hike with us.
After a huge braai on the 1st night we leave Sani Pass to hike to Thabana Ntlenyana. It is Lesotho’s highest peak and well worth a visit.
Due to the fact that it is quite high, we will have some hills to walk up.
We start off just below 3000m and end up at 3482m. Therefore, you can certainly expect some great views over the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The first day of hiking is about 5 hours to where we camp below Thabana Ntlenyana. Read more about Lesotho here.
On day 3 which is the last day,
we wake up early to summit the pretty little mountain.
Then it is another 4 hours back to Sani Top for a well-deserved lunch. After an amazing time in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, we drive back down Sani Pass and then onto home. Now we can say we have summited Thabana Ntlenyana the highest peak in the whole Drakensberg.
Sani Pass to Thabana Ntlenyana Lesotho’s Highest Peak, Hike Difficulty: Intermediate to Challenging

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options
We have differentiated between different 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.
Gold
Our Gold Package is a Fully-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry only a day-pack with drinks, snacks and jacket for each day. Clothes, sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried and put up by our porters.You will be carrying a day pack weighing approximately 4kg. |
Silver
Our Silver Package is a Partially-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle. Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters.The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg. |
Bronze
Our Bronze Package is a Non-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry your own backpack with all your personal gear, including your tent which you will put up and take down, and your share of the food.
The pack weight you will carry on the Bronze Package is approximately 22kg. |

Souvenir’s of your Drakensberg Hike with us!
On all of our hikes you have the option to add a Souvenir Bundle to remember your hike by (in addition to the memories that will keep you going for years to come). All these items are available on our shop, but it is so much easier to get them when you do your hike, and benefit from the discounted pricing and not having to wait for us to ship it to you later!
We have different Souvenir Bundles to choose from and they include the following:
Basecamp‘Basecamp’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R550.00): |
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Ascent‘Ascent’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R955.00): |
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Summit‘Summit’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R1400): |
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On all our hike inquiry forms you can select the Souvenir Bundle of your choice, you will also have the option to select the size/s of the T-Shirts and Fleeces in your chosen bundle :-)

Please the form below to contact us about joining us for this hike.

Drakensberg Hiking Package Options
We have differentiated between different 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.
Gold
Our Gold Package is a Fully-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry only a day-pack with drinks, snacks and jacket for each day.
Clothes, sleeping bags, tents, etc are carried and put up by our porters. You will be carrying a day pack weighing approximately 4kg. |
Silver
Our Silver Package is a Partially-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry a backpack with your clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, and water bottle.
Tents etc are carried and put up by our porters. The pack weight you will carry on the Silver Package is approximately 14kg. |
Bronze
Our Bronze Package is a Non-Portered HikeAll three options (Bronze, Silver & Gold) include full catering, and the supply of your tent. |
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You carry your own backpack with all your personal gear, including your tent which you will put up and take down each day, and your share of the food.
The pack weight you will carry on the Bronze Package is approximately 22kg. |

Souvenir’s of your Drakensberg Hike with us!
On all of our hikes you have the option to add a Souvenir Bundle to remember your hike by (in addition to the memories that will keep you going for years to come). All these items are available on our shop, but it is so much easier to get them when you do your hike, and benefit from the discounted pricing and not having to wait for us to ship it to you later!
We have different Souvenir Bundles to choose from and they include the following:
Basecamp‘Basecamp’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R550.00): |
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Ascent‘Ascent’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R955.00): |
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Summit‘Summit’ Drakensberg Hike Souvenir Bundle (R1400): |
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On all our hike inquiry forms you can select the Souvenir Bundle of your choice, you will also have the option to select the size/s of the T-Shirts and Fleeces in your chosen bundle :-)

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+27 33-396 3906 |
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+27 72-947 1174 | |
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ian@drakensberghiker.co.za |