At 2874m, this lodge atop the Sani Pass stakes a claim to 'Africa's highest pub'. Bar trivia aside, cosy rondavels (round huts with a conical roof) and excellent meals (mains from M55) reward those who make the steep ascent from KwaZulu-Natal. Backpackers doss down the road in modern rooms that hold between two and six people.
In winter, the snow is sometimes deep enough for skiing (you must bring your own equipment, though); pony trekking and village visits can be arranged with notice. A 4WD shuttle (M350) to/from the South African border post is offered to guests staying more than one night.
