Lesotho
Holidays in Lesotho offer spectacular mountain scenery (Sani Pass is a must) with adventure activities such as hiking, pony trekking, fishing, and abseiling.
Lesotho, often referred to as the 'Mountain Kingdom' and 'Kingdom in the Sky'; offers a very different tourism experience. Sani Pass is the most visited attraction in Lesotho.
Lesotho is a small landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. Its boundaries run with those of KwaZulu-Natal to the east, Eastern Cape to the south, and the Free State to the north and west. It covers an area of approximately 30 300 square kilometers.
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru. Lesotho's people are called Basotho's and are a nation of solid traditions, beliefs, and customs. The major natural resource is water and the economy of Lesotho is based on subsistence farming and animal husbandry as well as small-scale industries that include clothing, footwear, textiles, food processing, and construction.
Mountains, valleys, and rivers provide memorable scenery for tourists. The Maluti Mountains, spurs of the Drakensberg range, extend north and south. They form a high plateau from 9,000 to 10,000 ft in height. The highest point is Thabana Ntlenyana (11,425ft) in the east. The rich volcanic soils of the foothills and mountains are some of the best in the country.
The sources of two of the principal rivers in South Africa, the Orange and the Tugela, are in these mountains. Tributaries of the Caledon River, which forms the country's western border, also rise here.
Lesotho boasts 299 sunny days a year! Winter is from June to August, September to April is spring.
Lesotho is a small landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. Its boundaries run with those of KwaZulu-Natal to the east, Eastern Cape to the south, and the Free State to the north and west. It covers an area of approximately 30 300 square kilometers.
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru. Lesotho's people are called Basotho's and are a nation of solid traditions, beliefs, and customs. The major natural resource is water and the economy of Lesotho is based on subsistence farming and animal husbandry as well as small-scale industries that include clothing, footwear, textiles, food processing, and construction.
Mountains, valleys, and rivers provide memorable scenery for tourists. The Maluti Mountains, spurs of the Drakensberg range, extend north and south. They form a high plateau from 9,000 to 10,000 ft in height. The highest point is Thabana Ntlenyana (11,425ft) in the east. The rich volcanic soils of the foothills and mountains are some of the best in the country.
The sources of two of the principal rivers in South Africa, the Orange and the Tugela, are in these mountains. Tributaries of the Caledon River, which forms the country's western border, also rise here.
Lesotho boasts 299 sunny days a year! Winter is from June to August, September to April is spring.
The only viable road into Lesotho from Kwa-Zulu Natal is the Sani Pass road. This scenic winding and twisting road is only accessible by 4x2 and sometimes in bad weather, 4x4. A friendly bar at the top of Sani Pass offers spectacular views over the mountains and you feel like you are on top of the world! The nearest towns to the Sani Pass are Himeville and Underberg.
Lesotho offers good walking trails and has a large raptor population including the Cape Vulture, Steppe Buzzard, Black Eagle, and the rare Bearded Vulture.
Basotho Pony trekking is very popular as these sure-footed ponies can take visitors into areas not accessible by road.
Sehlabathebe National Park is situated in the central-eastern region of Lesotho and is characterized by strange sandstone rock formations. It is only accessible by 4 wheel drive vehicles.
This is the oldest nature reserve in Lesotho and is situated at approximately 2400m. It is remote, rugged, and beautiful with prolific birdlife.
This is the oldest nature reserve in Lesotho and is situated at approximately 2400m. It is remote, rugged, and beautiful with prolific birdlife.
Lesotho’s most under-visited national park is remote, rugged, and beautiful. The rolling grasslands, wildflowers, and silence provide a sense of complete isolation, which is the case, apart from the prolific birdlife (including the bearded vulture) and the odd rhebok. Hiking is the main way to explore the waterfalls and surrounds, and angling is possible in the park’s dams and rivers.
Sehlabathebe National Park offers good hiking and pony treks and is characterized by sandstone rock formations, rolling grasslands, and wildflowers.
Malealea is situated in a remote part of western Lesotho and is called 'Lesotho in a nutshell'. It is approximately 52kms from Maseru.
Lesotho is a world without fences. Breathtaking scenery abounds and every season has unique attractions. This is a chance to experience traditional Basotho life. Malealea is approximately 1800 meters above sea level and is well known for its pony trekking and hiking.
Activities on offer here include School visits, village visits, hiking trails, visiting a Basotho herbalist called a Sangoma, day pony treks, overnight pony treks, scenic drives, bushman painting visits.
Lesotho is a world without fences. Breathtaking scenery abounds and every season has unique attractions. This is a chance to experience traditional Basotho life. Malealea is approximately 1800 meters above sea level and is well known for its pony trekking and hiking.
Activities on offer here include School visits, village visits, hiking trails, visiting a Basotho herbalist called a Sangoma, day pony treks, overnight pony treks, scenic drives, bushman painting visits.
There is something for everyone here.
There are not a lot of tours that run in Lesotho only so most of these will be tailor-made to your requirements. Lesotho is very remote and off the beaten track with limited accommodation available. It is a breathtaking country with plenty of mountains, waterfalls, and activities for the adventurous. Most people just visit from the Drakensberg for the day via Sani Pass which is a must-see.
Lesotho is an adventure lover's dream with its big mountains, rivers, and rugged terrain. Lesotho’s Maluti mountains turn into a winter wonderland between June & August and are home to a fresh snow ski resort.
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