- Hiking Drakensberg
With Southern Africa’s abundant natural magnificence, hikers will be in their element. Trails range from short to long, easy to almost impossible, and beautiful to breath-takingly-mind-boggling. This icon points to great hiking areas.
- Nature in South Africa
There is lots of it. And most of it is protected so there are huge tracts of unspoilt loveliness that will have any nature lover coming back for more. This icon indicates naturally beautiful areas away from any major civilisation.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
Sani Lodge Backpackers
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Deep in the mountains, Sani Lodge Backpackers offers a laid-back and relaxed base from which to enjoy the wonders of the Berg.
How to get there
10,5km on Sani Pass Road. They are on the left.
10,5km on Sani Pass Road. They are on the left.
The oldest backpackers in the Drakensberg
Sani Lodge backpackers in the Drakesnberg, a pioneer backpackers on the famous Sani Pass to Lesotho, was born in 1992, the brainchild of owners Simone and Russell (author of “A Backpacker’s Guide to Lesotho”) .
Sani Lodge borders the Drakensberg National Park, this tranquil retreat offers a homely, laid-back vibe, lashings of rural charm, feather duvets, aromatherapy massage, internet, home-cooked meals, chocolate cake, organic foods; farm milk, yoghurt, ice-cream, cheese and home-made jams.
From Sani Lodge you can revel in the Drakensberg mountain views, quaff sundowners, watch sunbirds on wild flowers, stargaze, milk a cow, or snuggle before a cosy fire in winter. Once de-stressed, activities aplenty await with wilderness trails to peaks and idyllic mountain pools starting on the doorstep...
Drakensberg Adventures offers horse riding, guided overnight hikes, Bushman painting tours, and 1 - 6 action-packed days of ecotourism adventures in Lesotho.
Rates
Dorms R100; Doubles R280; En suite heated rondavels R360; Self-catering cottages R220pp; Camping R70.
Dorms R100; Doubles R280; En suite heated rondavels R360; Self-catering cottages R220pp; Camping R70.
Wilderness trails to peaks and idyllic mountain pools start here.
Special packages
Special packages for backpackers into the Drakensberg and Lesotho:
Essential Drakensberg 3 nights - R1 130pp.
Hikers Heaven 4 nights - R1 370pp.
Price includes dorm bed, meals and tours. Unbeatable value!
Extras
Baz Bus link in Kokstad. Daily transfer from Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Internet café. Laundry. Moola Magic/AroundAboutCars discount. BSA.
Baz Bus link in Kokstad. Daily transfer from Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Internet café. Laundry. Moola Magic/AroundAboutCars discount. BSA.
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