DescriptionSani 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. High up on the Drakensberg escarpment, on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, Sani Top Chalet, offers comfortable accommodation beneath a sea of stars at night and breathtaking landscapes by day. It is also home to the highest pub in Africa. 2874m above sea level, Sani Top Chalet can only be reached from South Africa via 4x4 up the Sani Pass. Once you reach the top you can join us for lunch or spend the night in one of South Africa's best kept secret places (Getaway magazine, 2002). A variety of activities will keep visitors entertained from hiking up Thabana-Ntlenyana (3482m) - southern Africa's highest peak, to pony trekking and fishing. During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are offered, provided it snows. This remote and romantic part of Africa is a world heritage site, the rugged mountains bearing testament to all that have past before them. Come and join your hosts, Jonathan and Sylvia Aldous at the top of the Sani Pass, spend an evening with us; enjoy a wholesome dinner around the fireplace, with our famous gluwhein and listening to all the stories from our adventure travellers. The Sani Pass is accessible via 4x4 only. The chalet is located in Lesotho, therefore passports are essential. The border post opens at 8am and closes at 4pm. The environment is harsh at such high altitudes so don’t forget warm clothing. In winter the water can freeze overnight making showers a luxury. Electricity is made available by means of a generator, which is turned on in the evening for a few hours.
What do our users think09.11.2009 by sudheer sewsanker from South Africa - 5/5- people need to understand what an adventure really is! we hiked from the bottom of sani pass to sani top chalet (the highest pub in Africa), it was the best thing i ever did. we expierenced 4 seasons in 1 day. when we reached our destination, it was -10 degrees. we had excllent food & accomodation. i will defenitely do it again 14.10.2009 by Lydia Dekker from South Africa - On arrival we were shown the R500 p.p. room.(breakfast and supper) But we were met with an extreme foal raw sewer smell, to such an extent that we had to flee the room. As soon as the wind changed the smell shifted, We had no hot water and we went to one of the other bathrooms just to be met without hotwater again. For R500 per person per day, the occomadation is not worth the money. However, their food was pretty good and bar was not expensive. the view is fantastic. We booked out the next day and found other occomadation for R550 p.p two meals in a three star accomadation, great service, hotwater and 5 course meal, which was money well spent. Sanipass top challet is a a great place for back packers, as you will get what you pay for. 07.10.2009 by Christof from SA - 2/5- I belief for the Rate that they can do a bit better - very far from 5 star!! . We were 5 couples and only 1 chalet had warm water - some problem with the geyser or gas or water supply?? no-one is sure. One of the chalets had a gas leak when we arrived which we couldn'd used. All issues that can be maintained very easy. The bar is nice and food ok. The experiance was still nice. "They will most properly improve when the fist oposition arrive on the mountain". 18.06.2009 by Tebatso Qhobela from Lesotho - 5/5- we were from Thabana Ntlenyane, tired and exhousted, but Suni was our Ideal home. It was wounderful to get to that hospitable accommodation. we loved the plece. 24.02.2009 from SA - 4/5- safe and makes the trip more enjoyable not having to rush back down the pass before border closes. got to explore a bit too - would still like to make time to climb Thabana Ntlenyana! 13.01.2009 by Francois from SA - 5/5- People, this is not a 5star Hotel. You are in the "bush" in the "wild" . You are "outthere". Play it as it lays...its called an adventure AttractionsHike – 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).Facilities
DirectionsComing 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 4km through Himeville to the Sani Pass turn-off. The South African border post is 32kms from Himeville and travelling 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jonathan & Sylvia Aldous
