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Boating on the lake
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All you need to know

Intro

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.

Highlights

The low number of secluded lodges makes Sani Valley feel like your very own private holiday home and is the perfect place to relax and have fun. One can indulge in a massage, be taught how to fly fish, go otter spotting by canoe, lounge in the jacuzzi, be taken game viewing on horseback, drive a 4X4 up the famous Sani Pass, hike to the Bushmen paintings and more.A unique blend of luxury, nature and activities!

Need To Know

Meals :
Due to our location, we request that guests inform the lodge on their meal basis at the point of confirming their reservation.We offer self-catering,bed & breakfast as well as dinner bed & breakfast board basis'. 

Sani Pass Tours : 

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. Tours can be arranged at reception. 

 

 

Safaris

Sani Valley boasts some of the best wildlife in the Drakenberg area. The entire valley is game-fenced and stocked with an abundance of wildlife. 


At Sani Valley you will be able to walk among the zebra, wildebeest, eland, springbok and many other antelope. Other game, such as jackals and baboons, are able to pass through from the bordering Heritage site mountains. 

Often you will wake up to find a herd of Blesbuck in front of your lodge! 

Wildlife

At Sani Valley Nature Lodges,guests can enjoy a sightings of a variety of soft game like antelope, zebra, baboons and other wildlife. This is one of the very few animal reserves in the Drakensberg, further enhanced by the vast lake which attracts unparalleled birdlife. The fishing is well renowned with regional records being attributed to the size of the lake. 

 

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Stay

Guests stay on average 2-2.5 days at Sani Valley Nature Lodges.

Average Price

Average Rate Per person : Full Board : R1,984 per person

Child Policy

Sani Valley welcomes children of all ages. Unfortunately our Sunset Lodge cannot accommodate children.

Accommodation

Experience the privacy and luxury of 11 individually designed and decorated lodges situated on the lakeside, surrounded by game, bird life and the picturesque mountains. Luxury crisp fabrics, hand-embroideries, cotton linen, hand-painted lithographs and marble finishes are just a few of the details that complement the beauty and the tranquillity of the area.

The five different setups of lodge's offer spacious open plan lounge and dining areas with fully equipped kitchens. Large glass sliding doors open from the lounge and bedrooms onto private wooden decked areas seamlessly inviting you out to enjoy the fresh mountain air and surround nature and views.

Accolades
  • The Wild Side Magazine positions Sani Valley as “a perfect nature getaway”
  • The Automobile Association has awarded Sani Valley 4 stars * * * *
  • The Complete Fly-fisherman has featured Sani Valley on many occasions, with no other than the world renown Dean Riphagen and Eddie Whiting expressing their praises.
  • KwaZulu-Natal Fly Fishing Championship chose Sani Valley for its illustrious annual competition and the Bells Fly Fishing Festival has been held at Sani Valley
  • Country Life describes Sani Valley as “something special”
  • Getaway Magazine has shown full page spreads of Sani Valley describing Sani Valley as “amazing!”
  • Sani Valley Lodge was awarded Best Catered or Self-catering Lodge Accommodation in Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal as voted for by SA-Venues.com guests for 2018
  • Sani Valley has received a Certificate of Excellence for 2018 on Afristay.com.
  • Trip Advisor gave Sani Valley a Certificate of Excellence award for 2017

 

Season

Winter,Autumn & Spring :  May-October 

Summer : December - April

 

 

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)

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