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Major Adventures The Sani Pass Specialists
Major Adventures The Sani Pass Specialists
Major Adventures The Sani Pass Specialists
4.5
Cultural Tours4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursNature & Wildlife ToursDay Trips
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
Sani Pass and Lesotho 4 x 4 tours are operated by Major Adventures. Major Adventures was established in 1998, but its owners and family have been active up the Sani Pass from 1956. From a fledgling business operating one vehicle to our present position as specialists on Sani Pass and overnight Lesotho tours, we have become a leading operator that owns numerous vehicles and attracts reviews from across the world. Our innovative tours have earned a reputation from both international and domestic travellers. We are a deeply ethical company and strive towards an ethos of sustainable tourism, safety and an aspiration to ensure that our guests are inspired by each and every tour.
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Wazz K
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
An absolutely amazing experience with the most beautiful views. Our Guide Mr Elias deserves a special mention as he truly made the tour extra special, explaining the history of the pass, the types of wildlife, native plants and the names of each bend on the pass, you can see that this guy loves this place and his job. I observed other tours along the way, however it was not even close to the experience provided by Elias and Major Adventures.
Written 30 October 2023
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Inga N
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Oct 2023 • Friends
The expirience was amazing. Driver was very expiriences, the people that we met were international young students and they were fun to be with. We helped each other. Lesoto people were great. Defenately a warm jacket was useful and needed.
I would advise that people bring actual cash as we had an u ha memoment when we just finished eating and the card machine declined all our bank cards from different banks😁
I would advise that people bring actual cash as we had an u ha memoment when we just finished eating and the card machine declined all our bank cards from different banks😁
Written 16 October 2023
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Sanipass
Good Afternoon, some very great feedback for those thinking of doing the Sani Pass Day Tour. Lesotho can get up to 10 degrees cooler than South Africa. Jackets, Sunscreen and Cash is always advised to travel with. Loadshedding plays havoc in our Country, including Lesotho, and we are very sorry that this impacted on your trip. Thank you for your review and trust you will all return one day!
The Major Adventures Team
Written 18 October 2023
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LouiseCoetzee
1 contribution
Jun 2023
Amazing experience. What a pleasure to book and deal with this team. Our guide was informative, professional, friendly and made so much effort in securing our safety at all times, sharing history and stories.
We were able to take many pictures, see things that will usually be missed.
Vehicle was geared for this trip, clean and neat and in top condition.
Highly recommended!!! Well priced and was an absolute pleasure and treat.
We were able to take many pictures, see things that will usually be missed.
Vehicle was geared for this trip, clean and neat and in top condition.
Highly recommended!!! Well priced and was an absolute pleasure and treat.
Written 20 June 2023
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Sanipass
Dear Louise, thank you very much for your feedback and 5 star review. We are very pleased that you all had a great day and enjoyed the experience together. Best regards,
Written 26 June 2023
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Pieter Swanepoel
Pretoria, South Africa19 contributions
Jun 2023
Our guide Allen was wonderful. He is a good driver with great knowledge of the Sani Pass history and current affairs. We enjoyed the drive very much.
Written 20 June 2023
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Sanipass
Dear Piet and family. Thank you very much for the 5 star review, and are very pleased that you enjoyed the experience. We will pass on your feedback to Allen. Best regards
Written 21 June 2023
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Karen F
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
A day made to remember
Pulling up the unassuming front door of Major Adventures in Underberg gave no indication of what an amazing day we were about to experience. Warmly greeted and welcomed inside out of the cold morning air. We chatted for a while and decided to join a day trip up the Sani Pass with Ellias as our guide.
With a warm smile that reassured the 3 passengers that we were in the best possible hands our guide welcomed us and we set off.
Ellias is not only a wealth of information but the passion and his love for his country, its history and the people of Lesotho shone through making the day trip a lifetime memory. His knowledge of the local fauna and flora and the Drakensberg as a whole, was absolutely captivating. We pulled up numerous times to see Eland on a distant hill, an ice rat peaking out of a hole, the southern bald ibis, African rock pipit, grey winged francolin and cape rock thrush to name just a few – He also took us into a Basotho homestead where we were welcomed and served traditional bread and we taught a bit of the colourful history of Lesotho - all of which we would have missed out on if we were not in the capable hands of our guide Elias.
So, if you are just interested in getting to the highest pub in Africa – then chose any of the Sani Pass operators or do a self-drive or tag along but if you want to hear the history and feel it through Elias’s stories then there is only one company to take you safely to the top and that is Major Adventures.
Thank you to all the welcoming staff of Major Adventures for this wonderful experience. Nick and Karen Sunshine Coast Australia
Pulling up the unassuming front door of Major Adventures in Underberg gave no indication of what an amazing day we were about to experience. Warmly greeted and welcomed inside out of the cold morning air. We chatted for a while and decided to join a day trip up the Sani Pass with Ellias as our guide.
With a warm smile that reassured the 3 passengers that we were in the best possible hands our guide welcomed us and we set off.
Ellias is not only a wealth of information but the passion and his love for his country, its history and the people of Lesotho shone through making the day trip a lifetime memory. His knowledge of the local fauna and flora and the Drakensberg as a whole, was absolutely captivating. We pulled up numerous times to see Eland on a distant hill, an ice rat peaking out of a hole, the southern bald ibis, African rock pipit, grey winged francolin and cape rock thrush to name just a few – He also took us into a Basotho homestead where we were welcomed and served traditional bread and we taught a bit of the colourful history of Lesotho - all of which we would have missed out on if we were not in the capable hands of our guide Elias.
So, if you are just interested in getting to the highest pub in Africa – then chose any of the Sani Pass operators or do a self-drive or tag along but if you want to hear the history and feel it through Elias’s stories then there is only one company to take you safely to the top and that is Major Adventures.
Thank you to all the welcoming staff of Major Adventures for this wonderful experience. Nick and Karen Sunshine Coast Australia
Written 19 May 2023
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Sanipass
Dear Karen Nick. Thank you for the super feedback all the way from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. We could do with some warmth as we prepare for the bitter cold of Winter here. We appreciate the 5 star feedback and glad you had a good time with Elias to experience Sani Pass and Lesotho. Best regards,
Written 21 June 2023
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Lihle M
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Welcoming staff and very accommodating. Our driver was a superb guide as well. Felt safe driving up the mountain in his care.
Written 12 May 2023
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Sanipass
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a good experience for the day and with our guide. Best regards,
Written 21 June 2023
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Kamila L
Lask, Poland1 contribution
That was a great trip with a organized and knowledgeable guide. The view from the top of the Sani pass, along with detailed description of local fauna snd flora as well as discovering cultures of Lesotho resulted in unique experience. very much recommended
Written 7 May 2023
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Sanipass
Many thanks for your positive feedback and 5 star rating. We are super happy you appreciated the views and our guide. The Basotho have a very interesting history and culture. Best regards,
Written 21 June 2023
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Alexandra Guerra
London, UK25 contributions
Warren the tour guide was fantastic!He was so knowledgeable about everything and real’y took his time to make sure our tour was flawless.We did have a pick up from Durban which was not organised that well so we would suggest confirming this with Major adventures the night before!Other than that,get a tour with Warren!He is the BEST!
Written 18 December 2022
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Sanipass
Hi Alexandra. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your Sani Pass tour into Lesotho with Warren. Regarding the transfer from Durban - we depend on clients providing us with the exact pickup address in Durban. While Cameron gave us a pickup address, this is not where the driver eventually found you both. It was a good thing that Bradley had your South African mobile number which he could give to the transfer company. Thank you again for visiting the Southern Drakensberg, and experiencing the legendary Sani Pass. We wish you a happy Christmas and wonderful 2023.
Gardi Major
Written 19 December 2022
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Marloes H
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
We were with a travellers group. In 4 jeeps the very skilled drivers drove us through the Sanipass and told us about the flora and fauna in the surroundings as well as the history in that place. Seeing nature changing the higher we drove was extraordinary. Never felt and tasted such cold and fresh water from the mountains. The views were amazing and being in Lesotho was beautiful, again experiencing another culture within a culture.
Written 28 July 2022
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Sanipass
Dear Marloes. Thank you very much for the great review, and the tons of beautiful photographs taken of your trip with your mother. Apologies for the late reply.
Wishing you a snowy but cosy Christmas foryou and your family in the Netherlands.
Bradley
Written 19 December 2022
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Ria M
Port Elizabeth, South Africa25 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We drove from Umhlanga to Underberg in our rental car and met the Major Adventure team there. They were on time, very welcoming and professional! We did a day trip. Leaving Umhlanga at 5:45am and back at 18:15pm.
Warren was our tour guide and he is nothing short of amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, often stopping to point out different animals, birds and plant species. Always taking the time to explain. He went the extra mile!! Even stopping at certain spots to take photo’s for is.
Sani pass is a must see but a very bad road. I would never attempt it on my own, but we felt safe at all times. Highly recommended!
Top tips:
- Take warm clothes
- The highest bar n Africa offers nice lunch and drinks and has card facilities. This is a stop point on the tour
- PASSPORT
- We had to show our vaccination certificate at the border control for covid 19
Warren was our tour guide and he is nothing short of amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, often stopping to point out different animals, birds and plant species. Always taking the time to explain. He went the extra mile!! Even stopping at certain spots to take photo’s for is.
Sani pass is a must see but a very bad road. I would never attempt it on my own, but we felt safe at all times. Highly recommended!
Top tips:
- Take warm clothes
- The highest bar n Africa offers nice lunch and drinks and has card facilities. This is a stop point on the tour
- PASSPORT
- We had to show our vaccination certificate at the border control for covid 19
Written 16 June 2022
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Sanipass
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed review with us, and for the 5 star rating. Yes, you have given very good advice for future travellers. Best regards,
Written 21 June 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MAGDA N
3 contributions
Hi
Did anyone make the Sani pass Cultural and Heritage day tour?
I havent decided which is better
James298460
Cebu City, Philippines13 contributions
please advise as to the cost of the Sani pass day tour ...we are just two.
Thinking ....May 26th or abouts
James
Major Adventures
Underberg, South Africa1 contribution
Dear James
The cost for our Sani Pass Day Trip is R850pp - excluding lunch.
Lunch is your own cost at "The Highest Pub in Africa" at the top of the Sani Pass :)
Let us know if you would like to make a booking :)
ACarrim
Pretoria, South Africa20 contributions
Do you do pick ups from Bushmens Nek Resort for a trip up to Sani Pass to take visit Lesotho?
majoradventures2015
Underberg, South Africa
We do collect from Bushmans Nek Resort, but do charge extra for this service as it is about 35kms from our office. Please email me and we can discuss your Sani Pass Day Trip further
ACarrim
Pretoria, South Africa20 contributions
Hi,
If I agree to use your Tour Company to go up Sani Pass with my Family in December 2015, how do I get Elias as our guide?
majoradventures2015
Underberg, South Africa
When making your booking please request Ellias and we will assign him to your tour.