Sani Top Chalet is a small rustic establishment that has been described as one of the best-situated hotels on earth. It is the only accommodation you will find along the Drakensberg escarpment, and it is also home to the highest pub in Africa. Breathtaking views, cosy fires, adventure and great hospitality welcome any guest at the Sani Top Chalet. A variety of accommodation is offered to suit any budget and preference from upmarket chalets to backpacking facilities. Come and join your hosts, Jonathan and Sylvia Aldous at the top of the Sani Pass, spend an evening with us; enjoy a wholesome dinner around the fireplace, with our famous gluwhein, listening to all the stories from our adventure travellers at one of the best kept secret places in Africa.

The South African border post opens at 6am and closes at 6pm daily. You must have a valid passport. The only way to the chalet from South Africa is via the Sani Pass. The pass has a reputation for being a treacherous yet exquisitely beautiful accent into Lesotho and can only be done in a 4x4.

Coming from Johannesburg, Durban or Pietermaritzburg -From the N3, take the Underberg off ramp at Exit 99 in the Howick area. Turn towards Underberg on the R617 and travel 111kms. In Underberg village, turn right to Himeville / Sani Pass. Travel 5kms to Himeville, and a further 4km through Himeville to the Sani Pass turn-off. The South African border post is 32kms from Himeville and travelling time is approximately 1 hour. It is 8kms from the South African border post to the Lesotho border post. The Chalet is immediately on the right as you cross into Lesotho. From Maseru, Ox-Bow, & Katse Dam - Travel to Mokhotlong and take the signs to Sani Pass. Its 53kms from Mokhotlong and will take 1 hour and 30 minutes.