LESOTHO
LESOTHO: Ha Kome caves
The Ha Kome Caves are one of the most curious places you can visit in Lesotho and have been classified as a World Heritage Site. These caves consist of five cave houses made of mud built inside a large cavern. Kome Caves are also known as Komaisa Caves or "the...
LESOTHO: Ts’ehlanyane NP
Ts’ehlanyane National Park is the largest national park in Lesotho. In fact, it is one of the two national parks that we find in the country, along with the more inaccessible Sehlabathebe, which is located south of the Sani Pass. The Ts'ehlanyane is part of the...
LESOTHO: Katse Dam
The Katse Dam is an engineering spectacle, a human attempt to control the water, which in this area, is plentiful. By visiting this architectural spectacle you can understand, without much knowledge, how colossal this work is and the advantages and disadvantages...
LESOTHO: Sani Pass
One of the most iconic ways to enter or leave Lesotho is through the Sani Pass. The Sani Pass is a mountain pass suitable only for off-road vehicles that is a challenge for all those who love road routes and that connects South Africa with the Kingdom of Lesotho....
LESOTHO: Thaba Bosiu, the most important mountain of the country
Thaba Bosiu is one of the most special places to visit during your Lesotho tour. It is considered the birthplace of the Basotho nation, and the country's major historical events have taken place there, and you can also find the country's major kings buried there....
LESOTHO: Semonkong and Maletsunyane Falls
Semonkong, or place of smoke, is a village located in the south-west of the country, in the Maseru region. The name "place of smoke" is due to the nearby Maletsunyane Falls which are the highest single jump falls in southern Africa at 192 meters and which create a...
LESOTHO: From the Highlands to the Lowlands of Lesotho: a route through the north of the country
One of the most beautiful routes in the country in terms of landscape, is the Northern route that follows the country's A1 road. This route passes through some of the highest points in the country, known as the Highlands, and then descends into the lowlands known...
LESOTHO: Malealea, the Makhomalong valley and the gates of paradise
In the west of the country, there is a small paradise surrounded by mountains: the Makhomalong valley. This green valley surrounded by the Maloti Mountains is well sheltered from the neighboring and bustling Maseru, some 80 km away. Here the sound of horns, the...
LESOTHO: The Mokhotlong region and our two-day horseback ride through the Lesotho Highlands
Mokhotlong is a city and district at the same time, in the northeastern part of the country. It's the first major city with an airport that you'll find if you pass through the Sani Pass, an all-terrain vehicle-only mountain pass that challenges all road and 4WD...
LESOTHO: Practical information and its essentials
Capital: Maseru Area: 30.355 km2 Inhabitants: 2.125.268 inhabitants (2019) Population density: 70,01 inhabitants per km2. Languages: The official languages of the country are Sesotho and English. In fact, Lesotho is one of the few African countries where only...
LESOTHO: Curiosities
Lesotho is also known as "the kingdom of the sky". Do you know why? Lesotho is a paradise. It is a mountainous country that is located more than 1,000 meters high. In fact, it is the country that has the lowest level at the highest altitude in the world. Its...