Sani Mountain Escape, Sani Top, Mokhotlong District

Sani Mountain Escape sits at the Lesotho summit of Sani Pass, just inside the border within the UNESCO Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, in Mokhotlong District. According to its own site it has been welcoming guests for over 50 years. Its rondavel accommodation has en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces and mountain views, with WiFi, 24-hour security and secure parking.

The property's best-known feature is its pub, at 2,874m the highest pub in Africa, serving hearty meals and drinks with views over the Drakensberg escarpment. It makes a natural base for exploring both the Lesotho side of Sani Pass and the surrounding highlands, including day trips toward Thabana Ntlenyana, Southern Africa's highest peak.

Specific room rates were not published on the lodge's own site at the time of research; contact the lodge directly for current pricing, and note that reaching the property requires the Sani Pass 4x4 route and a border crossing.