Underberg
The gateway town to the southern Drakensberg — Sani Pass, the highest pub in Africa, and the start of the high mountains.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The Sani Pass gateway and the southern Drakensberg's base.
The Sani Pass gateway and the southern Drakensberg's base.
- Trip Role
- Base
- Ideal Stay
- 1-2 nights
- Best For
- Sani Pass and southern Drakensberg access
- Go If
- You want the southern Drakensberg and Sani Pass into Lesotho.
Why go
Underberg is the southern Drakensberg's gateway — the only town within reach of Sani Pass, the 4x4 route over the mountains into Lesotho, and the base for the highest pub in Africa. Farming town by week, mountain hub by weekend.
What we love
The Sani Pass 4x4 trip and the highest pub at the top.
What to know
2.5h from Durban; a 4x4 (and passport) needed for Sani Pass. Mountain weather is real — bring layers.
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