From Durban: Lesotho Highlights 4-Day Trip with Meals
Maseru District, Durban
Explore Lesotho on a 4-day trip from Durban and travel under the Drakensberg mountains and hike over the Sani Pass. Visit Sani To villages and Maseru, see Bushman paintings, and visit the Kome Caves.
Basotho Village and Lesotho Highlands 4-Day Tour from Durban
This four-day guided 4x4 tour departs from Durban and explores Lesotho’s remote highlands, ideal for culture and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Cultural Immersion: Visit a local Basotho village
- Roof of Africa Route: Panoramic views from Lesotho’s highest passes
- Bushman Paintings: Learn about the nomadic bushmen’s history
- Dinosaur Footprints: View prehistoric footprints at Subeng stream
- Kome Caves: Explore unique cave dwellings from the time of Lifqane wars
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Durban at 08:00 and travel to Underberg near the Drakensberg mountains. In a guided 4x4, cross into Lesotho via Sani Pass, ascending from 1500m to 2874m. Options include hiking the escarpment or pony trekking along cliffs.
Day 2: Continue to Black Mountain Pass at 3240m. Visit remote Sani Top and Mokhotlong villages for insight into local life. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Senqu River, which becomes the Orange River in South Africa. Drive the Roof of Africa route including Taeeng Pass (3225m) and Motebong Pass (2820m), passing Letseng Diamond Mine and Afriski Mountain Resort. Overnight at Bird Haven in Hlotse around 18:00.
Day 3: Breakfast at 07:00, depart 08:00-08:30. Visit a nearby riverbed to see dinosaur footprints if water levels allow. Explore Kome Caves, inhabited by modern cave dwellers but originally shelters during the Lifqane wars. Travel to Thaba Bosiu, a site of cultural importance, then to Maseru for lunch around 13:00, experiencing the modern city blended with traditional culture. By 15:00, continue to Semonkong via Mantsa Pass. Check-in around 17:30.
Day 4: Breakfast at 07:30. Hike or 4x4 drive to Maletsunyane Falls. Depart Lesotho through Qacha’s Nek border, passing remote villages and following the Senqu River valley. Arrive Matatiele around 13:00 for lunch. Return to Underberg via scenic Drakensberg back roads, arriving between 15:00 and 16:00.
Includes
- Personal tour guide
- Comfortable 4x4 transport
- Complimentary refreshments
- Full board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking tip: Bring sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing for temperature changes, and a camera. The best time to visit is during dry months for clearer trails and visible dinosaur footprints.
