Sani Lodge and Backpackers

Set in the heart of the majestic Southern Drakensberg, Sani Lodge offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, hearty meals, a swimming pool, Phuzabooza bar, guided hiking and tours up Sani Pass into Lesotho. 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 30 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.

Area Info

Sani Lodge is situated at the foot of the legendary Sani Pass. This places us a mere 16 km from the South African border with Lesotho. Our property directly adjoins the Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site enabling our guests to access the Park from their rooms.

Units and Rooms

Standard Double Room Wydah

Guests: 2

Double bed, kettle, coffee, farm milk. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, cosy common room, log fireplace, pool are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV set or WIFI in room. No drones or pets allowed.

Standard Twin Room Nightjar

Guests: 2

Twin beds, kettle, coffee, farm milk. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, cosy common room, log fireplace, pool are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV set or WIFI in room. No drones or pets allowed.

Standard Twin Room Lourie

Guests: 2

Twin beds, kettle, coffee, farm milk. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, cosy common room, log fireplace, pool are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV set or WIFI in room. No drones or pets allowed.

Standard Double Room Sunbird

Guests: 2

Queen bed, kettle, coffee, farm milk. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, cosy common room, log fireplace, pool are all shared with other guests.WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV set or WIFI in room. No drones or pets allowed.

Standard Triple Room Ibis

Guests: 3

3 single beds. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, cosy common room, log fireplace, pool are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV set or WIFI in room. No drones or pets allowed.

Standard Single Room Dassie

Guests: 1

Single bed, kettle, coffee, farm milk. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, cosy common room, log fireplace, pool are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV set or WIFI in room. No drones or pets allowed.

Rondavel Mountain View Kingfisher

Guests: 2

Double bed with en-suite bathroom, coffee, farm milk. Mountain views. Kitchen, barbeque, common room, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI at restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones allowed.

Rondavel Mountain view Woodpecker

Guests: 2

Double bed with en-suite bathroom, coffee, farm milk. Mountain views. Kitchen, barbeque, common room, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI at restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones allowed.

Rondavel Garden View Francolin

Guests: 2

Double bed with en-suite bathroom, coffee, farm milk. Mountain views. Kitchen, barbeque, common room, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI at restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones allowed.

Rondavel Single Hoopoe

Guests: 1

3/4 bed with en-suite bathroom, coffee, farm milk. No mountain views. Kitchen, barbeque,common room, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar Lesotho tours offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones allowed.

Cottage Mountain View Honeyguide

Guests: 6

6 sleeper mountain views, large garden, cosy log fireplace in lounge. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Stove, fridge, microwave, kettle. Braai stand. Lodge swimming pool. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. No TV or WIFI in cottage. Tours into Lesotho offered.

Cottage Garden Ntshitshi

Guests: 6

3 bedrooms: 1 double bed, 4 single beds,1 bathroom. Log fireplace, equipped kitchen. No TV or Wifi in room. Braai stand. Lodge swimming pool. Tours into Lesotho. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. No mountain view. No pets. Contact us for < 6 people rate.

Cottage Garden Guineafowl

Guests: 4

4 person thatch roof cottage: double bed, bunk bed. No mountain view. Equipped kitchen. No TV or WIFI in cottage. Braai stand. Lodge swimming pool. Tours into Lesotho. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. No pets. Contact us directly for < 4 people rate.

Cottage Mountain View Aloe

Guests: 4

4 sleeper cottage; mountain views, garden with braai. 2 bedrooms each en-suite; queen bed and twin beds. Equipped Kitchen, lounge with log fireplace. Braai in garden. Tours into Lesotho. No TV or WIFI in cottage. WIFI at restaurant and bar. No pets.

Duiker Dormitory Bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping max 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Rhebok Dormitory Bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping max 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Oribi Dormitory Bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping max 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Eland Dormitory Bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping max 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Campsite 1 person

Guests: 1

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Unisex bathroom. Kitchen hot plates and sink. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. Pool, WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power points. No pets or drones allowed.

Campsite 2 people

Guests: 2

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Unisex bathroom. Kitchen hot plates and sink. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. Pool, WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power points. No pets or drones allowed.

Campsite 4 people

Guests: 4

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Unisex bathroom. Kitchen hot plates and sink. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. Pool, WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power points. No pets or drones allowed.

Campsite 3 people

Guests: 3

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Unisex bathroom. Kitchen hot plates and sink. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. Pool, WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power points. No pets or drones allowed.

Group Facility Room 1 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Group Facility Room 2 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping max 5 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Group Facility Room 3 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Group Facility Room 4 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Group Facility Room 5 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Group Facility Room 6 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping max 5 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.

Group Facility Room 7 Dormitory bed

Guests: 1

Backpacker unisex dormitory with bunks sleeping 4 people. Ablutions, kitchen, braai, common room with log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI in restaurant and bar, tours into Lesotho offered. No TV or WIFI in room. No pets or drones.