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Major Adventures We are the Sani Pass specialists. We offer a variety of tours. Mainly Sani Pass day trips We are the Sani Pass and touring into Lesotho specialists.
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Our office also combines well within local tourism providing information and booking facilities.

๐Ÿ’ฆ๐‘ฌ๐’™๐’‘๐’๐’๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’‚๐’–๐’•๐’š ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘จ๐’…๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’๐’Š ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’”๐’” ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘บ๐’–๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’†๐’“: ๐‘จ ๐‘ฏ๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰-๐‘จ๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’•๐’–๐’…๐’† ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’–๐’“๐’๐’†๐’š ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’Œ๐’† ๐‘ต๐’ ๐‘ถ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“!๐Ÿซงโ›…๏ธSummer transforms t...
06/11/2024

๐Ÿ’ฆ๐‘ฌ๐’™๐’‘๐’๐’๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’‚๐’–๐’•๐’š ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘จ๐’…๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’๐’Š ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’”๐’” ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘บ๐’–๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’†๐’“: ๐‘จ ๐‘ฏ๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰-๐‘จ๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’•๐’–๐’…๐’† ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’–๐’“๐’๐’†๐’š ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’Œ๐’† ๐‘ต๐’ ๐‘ถ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“!๐Ÿซง

โ›…๏ธSummer transforms the iconic Sani Pass into a lush, vibrant paradise, offering travelers a unique blend of adventure, breathtaking scenery, wild life, and rich local ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ Lesotho culture.

In the summer months, as you wind your way up the rugged dirt roads ๐Ÿš™of Sani Pass, the landscape transforms into a lush, vibrant paradise, shaped by the roar and mist of ๐Ÿ’งcascading waterfalls. These waterfalls, fed by high-altitude rains and melting mountain snow, seem to spill straight from the clouds, streaming down the rocky cliffs and feeding into smaller rivers that carve their way through the landscape.

The water, icy and clear, โ„๏ธcourses down from the peaks of the Drakensberg mountains, spilling over rocks in bursts of white foam before weaving through๐ŸŒˆ valleys and forests. With each downpour, the waterfalls surge, temporarily flooding sections of the road and making the pass an ever-changing challenge for our very well proficient guides๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ, negotiating the steep ascent.
The water cuts new grooves into the dirt paths, shifting stones and creating fresh ruts, making each ๐Ÿšjourney up Sani Pass a thrilling experience for adventurers.

This constant flow of water โ˜”๏ธis more than just a beautiful sightโ€”it shapes the ecosystem, nurturing patches of bright green grass, ๐ŸŒผ wildflowers, and hardy shrubs. The mountain walls become blanketed in moss, and birds ๐Ÿฆdip in and out of the mist. This yearly cycle of rain and meltwater reshapes the landscape, keeping Sani Pass wild, ๐Ÿ›–unpredictable, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Join us for your Major Adventure this โญ๏ธ Summer and experience the adventure of our ๐Ÿช˜ iconic Sani Pass and Lesotho culture!

๐Ÿ“ธGuide Patrick Jolly

๐ŸŒŸAn all round review from the phone call to the departure. Thank you Glenda Thenissen for sharing your experience with u...
27/10/2024

๐ŸŒŸAn all round review from the phone call to the departure.
Thank you Glenda Thenissen for sharing your experience with us! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ '๐’‚๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’‚๐’๐’•' ๐’Š๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’” ๐’๐’ ๐’ƒ๐’†๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‘๐’‚๐’˜๐’”-๐’๐’ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’‹๐’†๐’„๐’•! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ป We just love our JR ~ Buttons!
24/10/2024

๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’ ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ '๐’‚๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’‚๐’๐’•' ๐’Š๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’” ๐’๐’ ๐’ƒ๐’†๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‘๐’‚๐’˜๐’”-๐’๐’ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’‹๐’†๐’„๐’•! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ป
We just love our JR ~ Buttons!

๐Ÿ–ŠSome encouraging words from blog writer, Kathryn Costello. ๐Ÿ’ฅ
22/10/2024

๐Ÿ–ŠSome encouraging words from blog writer, Kathryn Costello. ๐Ÿ’ฅ

What a ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ณ๐“ธ๐“ป ๐“๐“ญ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“พ๐“ป๐“ฎ up the Sani Pass for our Dutch Guests. ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸชฃA more popular choice for most is the one-day trip up S...
19/10/2024

What a ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ณ๐“ธ๐“ป ๐“๐“ญ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“พ๐“ป๐“ฎ up the Sani Pass for our Dutch Guests. ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’ฆ

๐ŸชฃA more popular choice for most is the one-day trip up Sani Pass. Starting from Underberg, the journey quickly transitions from the peaceful farmlands to the rugged, ๐Ÿ›–steep slopes of the Drakensberg mountains. The 4x4 vehicle expertly handles the narrow, rocky pass, offering breathtaking views at every turn. Along the way, ๐Ÿค the guide shares fascinating stories about the regionโ€™s history, geology, and wildlife, adding depth to the stunning scenery.

๐ŸŒ„At the summit, travelers reach Sani Mountain Lodge, Africa's highest pub, where they enjoy a hearty buffet while soaking in the panoramic mountain views.
๐ŸซถA visit to a nearby Basotho village follows, where they learn about the local culture and sample traditional Basotho homemade bread. The descent offers thrilling vistas before arriving back in Underberg,๐Ÿ‘‹ leaving everyone fulfilled by this unforgettable adventure.

๐ŸŒŸ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ฉ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐๐ฌIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Major Adventures partnered wi...
14/10/2024

๐ŸŒŸ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ฉ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐๐ฌ

In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Major Adventures partnered with the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation to provide much-needed support to the shepherds of Lesotho. ๐Ÿ‘ฃThe event saw the distribution of warm, thick Basotho blankets, a traditional symbol of Lesothoโ€™s culture and an essential item for enduring the harsh mountain climate.

โ›„With the icy winds blowing off the leftover snow, the blankets were a welcome relief for many shepherds braving the cold. The day was filled with celebration and gratitude, as numerous tourism authorities expressed their appreciation for the contributions ๐ŸŒกthat made the event a success. This collaboration not only showcased the importance of giving back but also highlighted the unique bond between Lesothoโ€™s tourism sector and its people.๐ŸŒค

This event stands as a ๐Ÿ’ฅtestament to the power of community involvement, especially in supporting the livelihoods of those who live in the challenging environments of Lesothoโ€™s highlands.

๐Ÿด๐‘ฏ๐‘ถ๐‘น๐‘บ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ท๐‘ถ๐‘พ๐‘ฌ๐‘น๐ŸดIn Lesotho, horses play a vital role in the daily life and culture of its people, particularly in rural are...
11/10/2024

๐Ÿด๐‘ฏ๐‘ถ๐‘น๐‘บ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ท๐‘ถ๐‘พ๐‘ฌ๐‘น๐Ÿด
In Lesotho, horses play a vital role in the daily life and culture of its people, particularly in rural areas. The mountainous terrain of Lesotho, known as the "Mountain Kingdom," makes modern transportation difficult, especially in remote regions.

๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:

Horses are the primary mode of transportation in rural Lesotho, where many areas are inaccessible by cars or trucks. They are particularly essential for traveling between villages, through mountainous passes, and across rivers.
Basotho ponies (a breed native to Lesotho) are highly valued for their endurance and ability to navigate rough terrains. The Basotho people, the countryโ€™s majority ethnic group, use them for commuting to markets, schools, and medical facilities.

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐…๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ :

Horses are often used to herd livestock, such as cattle and sheep, especially in the highlands. Their agility makes them ideal for managing herds over large, rugged areas.
In some regions, horses are also employed in light agricultural tasks.

๐‚๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž:

Horses hold a special place in Basotho culture. They are symbols of wealth and status, and are often used in traditional ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals.
The annual Lesotho Horse Riding Festival highlights the importance of horses in Basotho culture and is a major cultural and tourist event.

๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ:

Horses are widely used for tourism, offering visitors a unique way to explore the breathtaking mountains and landscapes of Lesotho. Many tour operators provide horseback excursions as a key attraction for tourists looking for an authentic experience of the countryโ€™s rugged beauty.

๐ŸŒกSeptember marks the start of spring here in South Africa, yet we experienced an unusual and impressive snowfall. โ›„Not o...
06/10/2024

๐ŸŒกSeptember marks the start of spring here in South Africa, yet we experienced an unusual and impressive snowfall.
โ›„Not only did the Sani Pass and Lesotho receive a thick blanket of snow, but even the towns of Underberg and Himeville were treated to this rare phenomenon at lower altitudes.
โ˜€Snow in spring is a special occurrence, and it was certainly welcomed after the long, dry winter weโ€™ve had.

๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ž ๐™‹๐™–๐™จ๐™จ ๐˜ผ๐™™๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š: ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™๐™๐™š๐™ฎ ๐™๐™š๐™–๐™˜๐™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ข๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฉ? After days of heavy snowfall over Sani Pass and several unsuccessful att...
01/10/2024

๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ž ๐™‹๐™–๐™จ๐™จ ๐˜ผ๐™™๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š: ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™๐™๐™š๐™ฎ ๐™๐™š๐™–๐™˜๐™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ข๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฉ?

After days of heavy snowfall over Sani Pass and several unsuccessful attempts to reach the summit, could we finally conquer the snow-covered roads and safely make it to the top?

๐Ÿš—When departing from Underberg, spirits were high. Our guests were eager for an adventure and thrilled at the prospect of earning bragging rights for reaching the summit! โ˜ƒ๏ธAlthough the roads were slippery, tracks from other vehicles gave us hope that we could still make it.

๐Ÿ’ฆHowever, as our guides approached the hairpin bends, the tracks disappeared, and signs of U-turns became apparent. Our guides reassessed the pass multiple times, while our guests enjoyed playing in the snow from a safe areaโ€”some even followed on foot as our vehicles carefully advanced.

๐ŸชฃSani Pass is renowned for its challenges, even on the best of days. With over 20 years of experience, our expert guides have mastered navigating this ๐Ÿš™treacherous and dangerous route in all weather conditions. Trained in 4x4 off-road driving, they ensure that we deliver adventure with the highest level of safety!

Every precaution was taken to โš ๏ธensure the safety of our guests...

โ€ผ๏ธBut did we reach the summit?

The answer lies in the final photo.๐Ÿคจ

โ„๏ธ๐’๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐Œ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐žโ„๏ธOn Monday, 23rd September, our adventurous guests from the Netherlands ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑembarked on ...
28/09/2024

โ„๏ธ๐’๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐Œ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐žโ„๏ธ

On Monday, 23rd September, our adventurous guests from the Netherlands ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑembarked on a snowbound journey from ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆUnderberg to Lesotho ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ. While snow had fallen over the weekend in Underberg and was quickly melting, our experienced guides and top-notch 4x4 vehicles ๐Ÿš—were ready for the challenge on the Sani Pass Day Tour. โœจ

Despite the bright sun โ˜€๏ธand crisp blue skies, the Maluti Mountains remained blanketed in โ›„snow. Just how thick ๐ŸŒกwas it?
The group made it close to the Lesotho border, but for safety reasons, our seasoned๐Ÿค  guides made the wise decision to turn back at Su***de Bend, about three-quarters of the way up.๐Ÿ‘ฃ

With stories of the snowy ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฟadventure still buzzing, the day wrapped up perfectly with a sunny ๐ŸŒคgarden lunch at Moorcroft Manor in Himeville.
๐“ ๐“ฝ๐“ฑ๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ต๐“ต๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฐ ๐“ฎ๐”๐“น๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฌ๐“ฎ ๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ ๐“ช ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ณ๐“ธ๐“ป ๐“๐“ญ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“พ๐“ป๐“ฎ, ๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ญ๐“ฎ๐“ฎ๐“ญ!

24/09/2024

*Sani Pass is closed 25 September 2024 until further notice*
During the official drive conducted on the Pass today to assess accessibility, it has been reported that the surface up to Ice Corner is iced and slippery, posing a significant danger to travelers. We advise extreme caution for anyone traveling in the area. Please note that those who exited today will be allowed to reenter via the Sani Pass border post. However, with immediate effect until further notice, Sani Pass is closed in the interest of public safety.

๐Ÿ’ซHappy Heritage Day!๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆThe South African border is open, however the Lesotho border isn't. โ„The snow has barely melted up...
24/09/2024

๐Ÿ’ซHappy Heritage Day!

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆThe South African border is open, however the Lesotho border isn't. โ„The snow has barely melted up on the pass. If you are venturing up the pass in your own vehicle, to view the incredible snow, please be safe.๐ŸŒž

22/09/2024

๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ, Mt Fletcher, Fobane

Captured by Mamello Mokoaleli

20/09/2024

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