Durban to the Drakensberg (Sani Pass)

Road Trip

Durban to the Drakensberg (Sani Pass)

From the KZN coast up into the southern Drakensberg — the Midlands Meander, Howick Falls, and the Sani Pass road to Lesotho's highest pub.

2.5 hours direct; a full day with stops180 kmBest: Coast to mountains

Our take

The shortest route from a beach city to a 3000m mountain pass — and the only one with a pub at the top.

What's worth stopping for

Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.

  1. 01
    Durban
    CityDay Trip

    Durban

    Start

    Allow —+0 min detour
  2. 02
    Howick
    TownQuick Stop

    Howick

    Quick Stop

    Howick Falls

    Allow 1-2 hours+0 min detour
  3. 03
    Nottingham Road
    TownQuick Stop

    Nottingham Road

    Great Stop

    Midlands Meander

    Allow half day+0 min detour
  4. 04
    Underberg
    TownBase

    Underberg

    Sani Pass gateway

    Allow 1-2 nights+0 min detour
  5. 05
    Himeville
    VillageOvernight

    Himeville

    Worth a Detour

    Stone village near Sani

    Allow half day+5 min detour