The Series Land Rover Sani Pass Tour  Verified Listing

ForTheThrills ™caters for people with a strong need for travel and exploration. Landis are a way of life for us and by choice we use the old Series 1, 2's and 3's. The early Land Rovers changed the face of travel, opening up serious exploration to regular travellers and the vehicles have been converted into everything from ambulances, to tractors, to fire trucks, and more. Land Rover was part of the world’s most gruelling overland challenge for two decades, they’re the adventurers’ choice, symbolising freedom and adventure for more than seven decades. The Sani Pass tour evokes such adventure.
Day 1: Johannesburg -Michaelangelo Hotel
Arrive into Johannesburg International airport (own arrangements).
Transfer to the Michaelangelo Hotel in Nelson Mandela Square. Afternoon tour of the colourful Soweto neighbourhood (previously known and the south-west township). This memorable tour delves into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travellers a look into the history, culture and people in this iconic destination. 7:30pm welcome dinner and introduction to the tour and to your travelling companions.
Day 2: Harrismith- De Oude Huize Yard
At ForTheThrills we prefer to take the keys, hand them over, and let you do the exploring with us. Today is the official start of your Series Land Rover journey from Johannesburg to the northern Drakensberg. We have lunch in Harrismith before embarking on some of the interesting souvenir shopping opportunities. The Drakensberg range and Maluti Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to Harrismith.
DISTANCE - 175 KMS
Day 3: Himeville- Himeville Arms Hotel
As we continue to enjoy rural Africa watching for any potholes, pedestrians or straying domestic animals, today we have a relaxed start with a leisurely breakfast before we head into the Giant’s Castle area of the Drakensberg. Rich in San Art Paintings we visit to the Cave Museum showing San family life with clothes, tools and weapons is extremely interesting. Near to Giant’s Castle is a Vulture Restaurant where birds of prey like the Lemmergeier and Black Eagle can be seen from a camouflaged hide.
DISTANCE - 195 KMS
Day 4: Venture Inn Hotel, Port Shepstone
Making a very early start we head to Sani where we will enjoy a whole exciting day at the Sani Pass. Our direction through the beautiful Khomazana river valley steepens as the road gains altitude and the views become expansive. The Sani Pass is the third steepest pass in the world, which is why we are going to use 4X4 through beautiful mountain scenery into Lesotho where you can meet some of the Basotho people and experience their culture and way of living. The route, called the ‘Roof of Africa’ has a nerve wrecking final climb of over 800 metres in just 8 kilometres.
Bumping our way over a short, but very poor quality road to the Sani Mountain Lodge we can enjoy a rest at the highest pub in Africa 2873 meters above sea level. The Pub is situated at the top of the Sani Pass, a steep 4x4 trail with 27 corners and a number of them are tight switchbacks. Only 4x4 vehicles are permitted to use the pass.
DISTANCE – 205 KMS
Day 5: Ocean Reef Hotel, Zinwkazi Beach
After an exhilarating day in the mountains we spend some time relaxing at the by the Indian Ocean. Driving serenely along the coastal road, north, towards Durban, we pass through many coastal towns including Anerley, Athlone Park, Bazley, Clansthal, Doonside, Elysium, Freeland Park, Hibberdene, Illovo Beach, Ixopo, Kelso, Manaba Beach, Mellville Beach, Mtwalume, Munster, Oslo Beach, Park Rynie and Pennington.
DISTANCE - 123 KMS

Day 6: Royal Country Inn, Dundee
Today is takes us to Dundee through The Valley of a Thousand Hills, fertile sugar farms, into the rolling hills of timberland around Greytown and the through the magnificent scenery of The Tugela Basin, South Africa's largest river.
Day 7: Izimbali Lodge, Ermelo
Stopping for lunch in Newcastle we head north to Ermelo. DISTANCE - 188 KMS
Day 9: Palazzo Hotel, Johannesburg
Continuing north-west we return to Gauteng Province and Johannesburg. Arriving back in Johannesburg around lunch time you will have the opportunity to repack your souvenirs. At our farewell dinner we get the opportunity to exchange photos and addresses as we tick our tremendous journey off our bucket-list.
DISTANCE - 265 KMS
Day 10: Departure
Having spent the week with Series Landi enthusiasts , this morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to connect with international flights, travelling under our own flight arrangements. If you wish to extend your journey Harleys Safaris/ ForTheThrills™ are able to assist you at additional cost.
Included: Breakfast and accommodation.
Excluded: Any other meals, all drinks and any other activities and services not listed.
Please note that you need to be 25 years or older to drive, due to Insurance policies. More importantly make sure you can drive a manual transmission!