Sani Lodge & Cottages

Set in the heart of the majestic Southern Drakensberg, bordering directly on to the Drakensberg Park, Sani Lodge offers private Hot Tubs with incredible views at Honeyguide cottage, Aloe cottage, Woodpecker mountain view rondavel and Kingfisher mountain view rondavel, a restaurant offering all meals, a Cheesery, a swimming pool, Phuzabooza bar, Paint on Clay for the whole family, as well as guided hiking and tours up Sani Pass into Lesotho with Drakensberg Adventures. The views of the mountains around the Lodge are spectacular and guests have direct access to the Park for hikes.

As one of the oldest Lodges in the country, welcoming guests from around the world for over 33 years, our Lodge is Fair Trade Certified proving that we are leaders in the field of responsible and sustainable tourism. This has gained us global recognition for our ethical practices in social upliftment as well as nature conservation.

At Sani Lodge we believe we cater towards the independent traveller with a conscience. DSTV shows major sports matches in the restaurant. The property has solar panels to generate electricity whilst the sun is shining and basic battery storage. In the event of an Eskom electrical outage during the day, you will have power.

WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING

Please book dinner and breakfast when you make your booking with us. Our restaurant serves a 3-course dinner at 18:30 by advance order only. Breakfast is available from 07:30 to 10 am.

Tours up Sani Pass into Lesotho and guided hikes to rock art and Hodgson's Peaks in Lesotho are on offer with our tour company. If you are interested, please advance book and we shall send you the kit lists. Passports are necessary for the Lesotho tour.

If you are doing the Giant's Cup Trail Hike, we offer personalised mugs with your name, the text 'I did the Giant's Cup Trail', and a sketch of the mountains. The mugs are made on-site by our Ceramicist Simone. Please order in advance.