Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Sani Valley Lodge offers five styles of luxury private nature lodges with the choice of fully inclusive or self-catering accommodation with daily housekeeping services. Situated on a 260-acre lake, the luxury lodges, well-stocked game reserve and trout fishing lake provide a chance to relax and absorb the panoramic mountain views. One can enjoy a massage, go fly fishing, game viewing on horseback or be active on the lake. The adventure of the Sani Pass, hiking to the Bushmen paintings and exploring the beautiful Underberg / Himeville area presents opportunities for all. Sani Valley offers a range of special honeymoon lodges, family accommodation and also caters for groups looking to escape and experience something memorable. It welcomes international guests and values its loyal local support hugely.

Area Info

Thanks to its high altitude of the Drakensberg region, where Sani Valley is located, enjoys great seasonal contrasts making it wonderful to visit, at any time of the year. Sani Valley is located in the Southern Drakensberg. The closest villages are the twinned villages of Underberg and Himeville. The road which links The Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal passes by Sani Valley through the spectacular Sani Pass. A 4x4 and passports are required to visit the top of the Sani Pass, where the well known highest Pub in Africa is situated and beyond it the beauty of the Lesotho highlands.


Spectacular gorges and valleys
Most of KwaZulu-Natal's major rivers rise here and plunge down into the steep-sided gorges and valleys below. Sani Pass is only a 30-minute drive from Himeville and 15 minutes from Underberg.

A vast protected area
Almost the entire Drakensberg area is a protected park, a paradise of trails, rivers and dams, with an abundance of wildlife and rare plant. Rivers and dams are well stocked with trout, making fly-fishing especially rewarding. Sani Valley borders the Sani Pass and the National Nature Reserve.

A fascinating ancient culture
The Bushman San hunter-gatherers lived on these mountains from about 8000 years ago until the mid-1800s and left behind a priceless legacy of rock art. These fascinating paintings tell the story of their stone-age culture, rituals and spiritual beliefs. Take a walk into the uKhalhamba Drakensberg Park to see these wonderful paintings, which are some of the finest in the Drakensberg.

Units and Rooms

Lakeside

Guests: 4

3 stand-alone chalets with lake and mountain views. Features a main en-suite bedroom with king size bed (small nook alongside main bedroom for 2 beds typically for children). Ideal for couples & small families. FREE CANCELLATIONS > 45 days of arrival.

Early Mist

Guests: 4

3 stand-alone chalets with lake & mountain views. Each has 1 main double-bedroom, 2nd small bedroom with two single beds (typically for kids or low budget groups) and one bathroom. Ideal for couples & small families FREE CANCELLATIONS > 45 days of arrival

Sunset Lodge

Guests: 2

3 semi-detached one bedroom chalets with en-suite bathroom and a private deck with lake and mountain views. Ideal for couples and groups. FREE CANCELLATIONS > 45 days of arrival.

Bushman Lodge

Guests: 4

A large and uniquely decorated chalet featuring two large bedrooms & two bathrooms, with magnificent views of lake and mountains (two extra children on sleeper couches on request). Ideal for families and groups. FREE CANCELLATIONS > 45 days of arrival.

Rainbow Lodge

Guests: 6

Large spacious & private chalet - 3 luxurious en-suite bedrooms with bathrooms, stunning elevated views of lake and mountains (two extra children on sleeper couches on request). Ideal for families and groups. FREE CANCELLATIONS > 45 days of arrival