Sani Top Chalet

Sani Top Chalet - the highest pub in Africa

Sani Top Chalet - view of the Maluti's

CONTACT DETAILS

Central Reservations Office
Tel: 0861 276 237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585
Fax: 086 684 1011

High on the Drakensberg escarpment on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, Sani Top Chalet offers comfortable accommodation beneath a sea of stars at night and breathtaking landscapes by day. It is also home to the highest pub in Africa...

Sani Top Chalet is a small rustic establishment on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. Situated on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, it is also home to the highest pub in Africa at 2874m. Come and join your hosts, Jonathan and Sylvia Aldous at the top of the Sani Pass at one of the best-kept secret places in Africa. The Sani Pass is accessible via 4x4 only. Passports required. Border post times 8am-4pm.

High up on the Drakensberg escarpment, on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, Sani Top Chalet, offers comfortable accommodation beneath a sea of stars at night and breathtaking landscapes by day. It is also home to the highest pub in Africa.

2874m above sea level, Sani Top Chalet can only be reached from South Africa via 4x4 up the Sani Pass. Once you reach the top you can join us for lunch or spend the night in one of South Africa's best kept secret places (Getaway magazine, 2002). A variety of activities will keep visitors entertained from hiking up Thabana-Ntlenyana (3482m) - southern Africa's highest peak, to pony trekking and fishing. During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are offered, provided it snows. This remote and romantic part of Africa is a world heritage site, the rugged mountains bearing testament to all that have past before them. 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 and listening to all the stories from our adventure travellers.

The Sani Pass is accessible via 4x4 only. The chalet is located in Lesotho, therefore passports are essential. The border post opens at 8am and closes at 4pm. The environment is harsh at such high altitudes so don’t forget warm clothing. In winter the water can freeze overnight making showers a luxury. Electricity is made available by means of a generator, which is turned on in the evening for a few hours.

ATTRACTIONS - THINGS TO DO

Hike – on your own or with a guide. Fishing. Pony trails. Bring your bike & cycle up the pass. Quad bike tours. Flowers & wildlife. Hike up Thabana Ntlenyana – the highest point south of Kilimanjaro is 12kms from Sani Top. In winter – skiing & snowboarding (provided it snows).

SERVICES & FACILITIES

ESTABLISHMENT FACILITIES

Room Facilities

	Please do not smoke in our rooms.

On Site Facilities

	There is a bar on site.

	Self Catering

Local Facilities

	Cycling trails close by.

	Fishing nearby

	Game Viewing

	Hiking Trails

	Horse Riding

	Shopping and curios nearby.

	Various local tours are available.

The “In-room” facilities described do not necessarily apply to every room in the establishment.
All facilities are deemed correct at time of publication, but will vary over time. Establishments maintain their own information and any differences should be referred to the Establishment’s staff.

RATES

New Rates from 1 Nov 2008
Luxury Rondavel - R500 pps
                              R650 Single supplement
Family Rooms - R400 pps
Backpackers R280 pps
                      R150 bed only
Dinner R80
Breakfast R50

Luxury rondavels private rondavel with en suite bathroom, each room sleeps 2 people.
(mattresses can be arranged for your kids)
Family rooms sleeps 4 people per room with communal ablution facilities.

Backpackers short distance from the chalet.
Sleeps between 2 to 6 people per room. -     (Including DBB - R275 pp)
Blankets, sheet and pillow are provided; don’t forget to bring your own towel. Small kitchen and shared ablution facilities. Self-catering or you can book meals through the chalet, which must be organized prior to your stay at Sani Top. Camping - includes usage of ablutions and small kitchen in the backpackers. Meals can also be organized through the chalet, provided you have arranged this prior to your stay.

Bring your kids all children from 3 -12 years stay half price.
Children under 3 years stay free.