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Sani Lodge & Cottages

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Lodge Himeville · KwaZulu-Natal
Sani Lodge & Cottages
Sani Lodge & Cottages
Sani Lodge & Cottages
Sani Lodge & Cottages
Sani Lodge & Cottages

About

Sani Lodge & Cottages offers accommodation on 30 hectares bordering the Drakensberg World Heritage Site near Sani Pass, featuring rooms, rondavels, cottages, and dormitories with on-site dining and outdoor activities.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes standard rooms with shared ablutions, en-suite rondavels, self-catering cottages, and dormitories. Select units feature private wood-fired hot tubs. All offer electric blankets, feather duvets, hot water, and tea/coffee facilities.

Facilities

Giants Cup Café serves breakfast, lunches, and three-course dinners. Phuzabooza Bar offers Fair Trade wines, craft beers, and cocktails with Friday happy hour. Swimming pool, table tennis, darts, board games, Paint On Clay pottery, craft shop, cheesery, hand-milking experiences, and laundry service available. WiFi at restaurant.

Location & Surroundings

Set on 30 hectares at Sani Pass in the Drakensberg, bordering the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Located 20 km from Underberg, 15 km from Himeville. Local attractions include Reichenau Mission, Vulture Hide, and Himeville Museum.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Aloe Cottage

Two-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeping 4. Main bedroom with queen bed and en-suite shower; second bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bath. Fully equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and priv

Queen x 1 Twin x 2

Honeyguide Cottage

Three-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeping 4, set in indigenous garden. Main bedroom with double bed and en-suite; second bedroom with twin beds. Third room serves as study/storage. Fully equipped k

Double x 1 Twin x 2

Ntshitshi Cottage

Three-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeping 3–6 with one bathroom. Main bedroom has double bed; second has twin beds; third accessed via private porch entrance. North-facing with wood-burning firepla

Double x 1 Twin x 2

Guinea-fowl Cottage

Traditionally built thatched family cottage sleeping 4 — 2 adults in double bed and 2 children in bunk beds. Private bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette with stove, oven, microwave, and fridge. Solar

Double x 1 Bunk x 1

Kingfisher Rondavel

Traditional African-style rondavel sleeping 2 with 1 double bed, en-suite shower/toilet, and private wood-fired hot tub with mountain views requiring advance booking and 3–4 hours heating. Well-insula

Double x 1

Woodpecker Rondavel

En-suite rondavel with mountain views and private wood-fired hot tub. Daily housekeeping included.

Hoopoe Rondavel

Single-occupancy traditional round dwelling with three-quarter bed, en-suite shower/toilet/handbasin, and private lockable entrance. Set among indigenous trees with mountain views. Daily housekeeping

Single x 1

Francolin Rondavel

Traditionally built African-style rondavel sleeping 2 with double bed and en-suite shower/toilet/basin. Daily housekeeping and breakfast included. Private lockable entrance and outdoor seating. Privat

Double x 1

Ibis Standard Room

Basic room sleeping 3 in three single beds with private lockable entrance and shared ablutions. Daily housekeeping and breakfast included. Garden views overlooking mountain streams. Access to shared f

Single x 3

Dassie Standard Room

Basic single-occupancy room with one bed, private lockable entrance, and garden/stream views. Daily housekeeping and breakfast included. Shared unisex ablutions with hot showers. Access to shared kitc

Single x 1

Sunbird Standard Room

Basic room sleeping 2 with queen bed, feather duvet, and garden views. Private lockable entrance. Shared hot-water ablutions, communal kitchen, and sitting room with open fireplace. Breakfast included

Queen x 1

Whydah Standard Room

Basic double room sleeping 2 with private lockable entrance. Shared ablution block with hot showers. Access to shared fully equipped guest kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and fridge; guest lounge

Double x 1

Nightjar Standard Room

Basic room sleeping 2 with twin beds and private lockable entrance. Shared unisex ablutions with hot showers. Access to fully equipped shared kitchen, guest sitting room with open fireplace, and centr

Twin x 2

Lourie Standard Room

Basic twin-bed room sleeping 2 with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Private entrance and garden views. Daily housekeeping and breakfast included. Electric blankets, tea, coffee, and fresh farm

Twin x 2

Bunk Bed Room

Unisex bunk room sleeping 4 with shared ablutions nearby and own private lockable entrance. Shared fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, and large braai boma. Private lockers per person. Garden views.

Bunk x 2

Group Dormitory

Budget group accommodation for up to 25 guests across 7 bunk rooms in a double-storey building. Individual rooms sleep 3–4, with mountain views from upstairs bedrooms. Shared fully equipped kitchen, d

Standard Double Room Wydah

Double bed, kettle, coffee, farm milk.Breakfast not included. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho t

Double x 1
From
R1,520

Standard Twin Room Nightjar

Twin beds,kettle, coffee, farm milk.Breakfast not included. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tou

Twin x 2
From
R1,520

Standard Twin Room Lourie

Twin beds, kettle, coffee, farm milk, breakfast included. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours

Single x 2
From
R2,120

Standard Double Room Sunbird

Queen bed, kettle, coffee, farm milk, breakfast included. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tours

Queen x 1
From
R2,120

Standard Triple Room Ibis

3 single beds. Kettle, coffee, farm milk, breakfast included. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant & bar. Lesotho to

Single x 3
From
R2,120

Standard Single Room Dassie

Single bed, kettle, coffee, farm milk, breakfast included. Unisex ablutions, kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho tour

Single x 1
From
R630

Kingfisher Mountain View, Pvt Hot Tub,

Mountain view with private bathroom and Hot tub. Breakfast included. Double bed, coffee maker, farm milk. Kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI & DSTV are at t

Double x 1
From
R3,000

Woodpecker Mountain View, Pvt Hot Tub

Mountain view with private bathroom and Hot tub. Breakfast included. Double bed, coffee maker, farm milk. Kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI & DSTV are at t

Double x 1
From
R3,000

Rondavel Francolin

Private bathroom. Breakfast included. Double bed, coffee maker, farm milk. Kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool are shared with other guests. WIFI & DSTV are at the restaurant and bar. Lesotho

Double x 1
From
R2,582

Rondavel Hoopoe single

3/4 bed with en-suite bathroom, coffee, farm milk. Breakfast included. Kitchen, braai, cosy living room, log fireplace, swimming pool, are all shared with other guests. WIFI at the restaurant and bar.

Single x 1
From
R730

Honeyguide Mountain View, Pvt Hot Tub

Cottage for 4 with mountain views, private Hot tub, log fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, coffee machine. Braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. Shared pool 100m away. Pottery, cow mi

Double x 1 Single x 2 Bunk x 3
From
R4,240

Ntshitshi Bungalow 3 - 6 guests

Cottage for 3 - 6. Log fireplace, 3 bedrooms,1 bathroom, kitchen, braai. Shared pool, WIFI at restaurant, bar, pottery, cow milking, cheesery, tours to Lesotho, hikes. No TV/WIFI in unit. Book Aloe or

Double x 1 Single x 4
From
R3,120

Guineafowl Cabin 2 - 4 guests

Thatch Roof Cottage for 2 - 4 with 2 bedrooms (dbl bed, 2 bunk beds) bathroom, braai. Shared pool, restaurant, bar, pottery, cow milking, cheesery, tours to Lesotho, hikes. No TV/WIFI in unit. Book Al

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R2,400

Aloe Mountain View, Pvt Hot Tub

Cottage for 3 - 4 with mountain views, log fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, coffee machine. Private Hot tub & braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. Shared pool 200m away. Cow milki

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R3,200

Duiker Bunk Room Bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Rhebok Bunk Room Bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Oribi Bunk Room Bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Eland Bunk Room Bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Group Facility 25 Guests

Double Storey with bunks/single beds in 7 basic bedrooms. Suits Hiking and School Groups. Shared kitchen, bathrooms, sitting room, barbeque. Bedding provided. WIFI available at on-site restaurant and

Single x 13 Bunk x 12
From
R7,750

Group Facility Room 1 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 2
From
R310

Group Facility Room 2 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Group Facility Room 3 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Group Facility Room 4 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Group Facility Room 5 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Group Facility Room 6 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Group Facility Room 7 Bunk Room bed

Basic room with bunk beds for groups sleeping max 4 people. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, barbeque fire pit, sitting room, pool. WIFI in restaurant and bar, pony trek tours into Lesotho offered. No TV/ W

Bunk x 1
From
R310

Campsite 1 person

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Shared sink, unisex bathroom. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power poin

Single x 1
From
R170

Campsite 2 people

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Shared sink, unisex bathroom. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power poin

Single x 1
From
R341

Campsite 3 people

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Shared sink, unisex bathroom. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power poin

Single x 1
From
R511

Campsite 4 people

Basic - grass for guest tent next to road. Shared sink, unisex bathroom. Guests to bring tent, mattress, bedding, cooking utensils, torch. WIFI at restaurant & bar, tours office, hiking. No power poin

Single x 1
From
R682

KINGFISHER KF1 RETREAT 1 pax 8 - 10 MAY

KINGFISHER KF1 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Mountain view with private bathroom and Hot tub. Breakfast included. Double bed, coffee maker, farm milk. Kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool are

Double x 1
From
R4,250

KINGFISHER KF2 RETREAT 2 pax 8 - 10 MAY

KINGFISHER KF2 RETREAT 2 PEOPLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Mountain view with private bathroom and Hot tub. Breakfast included. Double bed, coffee maker, farm milk. Kitchen, braai, lounge, log fireplace, pool

Double x 1
From
R6,900

FRANCOLIN F1 RETREAT 1 pax 8 - 10 MAY

FRANCOLIN F1 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Double x 1
From
R3,850

FRANCOLIN F2 RETREAT 2 pax 8 - 10 MAY

FRANCOLIN F2 RETREAT 2 PEOPLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Double x 1
From
R6,480

ALOE ROOM 1 RETREAT 1 pax 8 - 10 MAY

ALOE ROOM 1 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026 - Cottage mountain views, double bed en-suite, log fireplace, coffee machine. Private Hot tub & braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. Share

Double x 1
From
R3,850

ALOE ROOM 1 RETREAT 2 pax 8 - 10 MAY

ALOE ROOM 1 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage mountain views, double bed en-suite, log fireplace, coffee machine. Private Hot tub & braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. Shared

Double x 1
From
R6,620

ALOE ROOM 2 RETREAT 1 pax 8 - 10 MAY

ALOE ROOM 2 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage mountain views, twin beds, en-suite, log fireplace, coffee machine. Private Hot tub & braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. Share

Twin x 2
From
R3,750

ALOE ROOM 2 RETREAT 2 pax 8 - 10 MAY

ALOE ROOM 2 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage mountain views, twin beds, en-suite, log fireplace, coffee machine. Private Hot tub & braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant and bar. Shared

Twin x 2
From
R6,620

HONEYGUIDE ROOM1 RETREAT SGL 8 - 10 MAY

HONEYGUIDE ROOM 1 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage with mountain views, private Hot tub, log fireplace, double bed, bedroom ensuite, coffee machine. Braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant

Double x 1

HONEYGUIDE ROOM1 RETREAT DBL 8 - 10 MAY

HONEYGUIDE ROOM 1 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage with mountain views, private Hot tub, log fireplace, double bed, bedroom ensuite, coffee machine. Braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant

Double x 1

HONEYGUIDE ROOM 2 RETREAT SGL 8 -10 MAY

HONEYGUIDE ROOM 2 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage with mountain views, private Hot tub, log fireplace, twin beds, bedroom ensuite, coffee machine. Braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant

Twin x 2

HONEYGUIDE ROOM 2 RETREAT DBL 8 -10 MAY

HONEYGUIDE ROOM 2 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Cottage with mountain views, private Hot tub, log fireplace, twin beds, bedroom ensuite, coffee machine. Braai in the garden. Free WIFI at restaurant

Twin x 2

NTSHITSHI ROOM 1 RETREAT SGL 8 - 10 MAY

NTSHITSHI ROOM 1 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Shared cottage. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Double x 1
From
R3,550

NTSHITSHI ROOM 1 RETREAT DBL 8 - 10 MAY

NTSHITSHI ROOM 1 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Shared cottage. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Double x 1
From
R6,060

NTSHITSHI ROOM 2 RETREAT SGL 8 - 10 MAY

NTSHITSHI ROOM 2 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Shared cottage. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Twin x 2
From
R3,350

NTSHITSHI ROOM 2 RETREAT DBL 8 - 10 MAY

NTSHITSHI ROOM 2 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Shared cottage. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Twin x 2
From
R6,060

NTSHITSHI ROOM 3 RETREAT SGL 8 - 10 MAY

NTSHITSHI ROOM 3 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Twin x 2
From
R3,150

NTSHITSHI ROOM 3 RETREAT DBL 8 - 10 MAY

NTSHITSHI ROOM 3 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. All meals are included from dinner at 6.30 pm on Friday 8 May to tea at 10 am on Sunday 10 May.

Twin x 2
From
R5,780

GUINEAFOWL ROOM 1 RETREAT SGL 8 - 10 MAY

GUINEAFOWL ROOM 1 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Thatch Roof Cottage, double bed, bathroom, braai. Shared pool, restaurant, bar, pottery, cow milking, cheesery, tours to Lesotho, hikes. No TV/WIFI in

Double x 1

GUINEAFOWL ROOM 1 RETREAT DBL 8 - 10 MAY

GUINEAFOWL ROOM 1 RETREAT DOUBLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Thatch Roof Cottage, double bed, bathroom, braai. Shared pool, restaurant, bar, pottery, cow milking, cheesery, tours to Lesotho, hikes. No TV/WIFI in

Double x 1

GUINEAFOWL ROOM 2 RETREAT SGL 8 - 10 MAY

GUINEAFOWL ROOM 2 RETREAT SINGLE 8 - 10 MAY 2026. Thatch Roof Cottage, single bed, bathroom, braai. Shared pool, restaurant, bar, pottery, cow milking, cheesery, tours to Lesotho, hikes. No TV/WIFI in

Twin x 1

Location

Address

Sani Pass, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal

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Features

Mountain Views Indigenous Gardens Family-run Property 30 Hectares Of Grounds Bordering Ukhahlamba-drakensberg World Heritage Site Fair Trade Tourism Certified Since 2011 On-site Dairy Farm With Hand-milked Jersey Cows Dark Skies For Stargazing Solar-powered With Battery Backup On-site Ceramicist Farm-to-table Philosophy With Own Organic Produce Mountain Spring Water

Activities

Swimming Horse Riding Mountain Biking Cycling Giant's Cup Trail Hiking Lesotho Cultural Village Tours Cave Overnight Hikes Golf Chipping Pottery Painting Classes Hand-milking Of Cows Rock Art Hikes Guided Day Hikes Pony Trekking Massage Treatments Sani Pass 4X4 Tours Self-Guided Hikes Yoga Classes Birding Tours Stargazing Trail Running

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Restaurant Bar Games Room Laundry Service Pottery Studio Cheesery Craft Shop Shared Guest Lounge Dstv Supersport Shared Guest Kitchen Nature Trail Art Gallery Wood-Fired Hot Tubs Tour Desk Solar Power System Table Tennis Conference Venue Sun Loungers

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