Sani Pass lies in the no man's land area between the South African and Lesotho borders just beyond the quaint town of Himeville in Kwazulu Natal. The governing law of this area is unclear and there is no speed limit as far as I'm aware - not that it really matters to be fair. So I thought I'd set a FKT ('Fastest Known Time') between two defined landmarks as a test for future reference. Give it a crack on your next visit and let me know how your time compares - make sure to note on which bike 😉
A considerable amount of time can be gained with an aggressive, soft compound rear tire and dialled rear suspension - I was battling for traction practically all the way up. On reflection, I think faster rebound could have made all the difference.
I was pleased with my effort and could not have improved significantly on the day. My strength and fitness can certainly be improved but it is a rather brutish effort at elevation.
This was from a recent trip to Lesotho with the @xplrsouthafrica guys in early September 2025. The pass was in reasonable condition considering we visited after the winter-season. Although the upper two-thirds of the pass are quite loose and pebbly, there weren't any significant wash-outs or ruts.
Lekker rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️🌑🌑 Difficulty
⭐️⭐️🌑🌑🌑 Flow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fun
⭐️⭐️🌑🌑🌑 Remoteness
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