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Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Sani Pass

KWAZULU-NATAL · 29.59°S 29.29°E

Short answer: Sani Pass border post is open from 06:00 to 18:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Sani Top in Lesotho.

Hours06:00 to 18:00
Other sideSani Top (Lesotho)
Nearest townHimeville
Vehicles4x4 only above the South African post. The road is tarred on the lower South African side; the steep section up to the Lesotho post at Sani Top is gravel.

What to know

Drive South Africa gives 08:00 to 16:00; the BMA list, the BMA festive plan and OpenStreetMap give 06:00 to 18:00. Extended to 20:00 on 21 to 24 December 2025 and to 19:00 on 1 and 2 April 2026.

The South African post is low down the pass and the Lesotho post is at the top, about 8 km apart.

Snow and ice can close the pass in winter.

Bring your passport, the vehicle's registration papers and, for a hired car, the rental company's letter of authority to take it across. Check the rules for Lesotho before you go.

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Sources

  1. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  2. BMA festive season operational plan 2025/2026 (December 2025) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  3. Wikipedia, Lesotho and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  4. Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  5. IOL, BMA Easter 2026 border hours (2 April 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026