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Lesotho is an incredible, hidden-gem landlocked by South Africa in the high Drakensberg-Maloti mountains of Southern Africa.

Its mountainous terrain makes for incredible landscapes, paired with some of the friendliest people on the African continent, it makes for an incredible travel experience.

1. Sani Pass

The Sani Pass is synonymous with any visit to Lesotho, it’s a quick day trip from Underberg, South Africa, or often the start of a longer trip into Lesotho.

In my opinion, always try go up the Sani Pass first, as its an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience, driving up one of the steepest and tallest mountain passes and then entering a new country at the very top.

The Sani Pass is a bucket-list item for many and so it should be!

2. Maletsunyane Waterfall, Semonkong

A 192 metre single-drop waterfall into the beautiful Semonkong gorges, is high up on my list of ultimate places to visit in Lesotho. The views are breathtaking, there are tons of activities to choose from and the accommodation at Semonkong Lodge is excellent. Have a look at their website for more information: https://www.semonkonglodge.com.

3. Thaba Bosiu

Thaba Bosiu is a sandstone Plateau, at the historic and cultural birthplace of the Sotho Kingdom, in Lesotho. Rising to an altitude of 1,800m this near-impregnable sandstone plateau served as the residence and military stronghold of Moshoeshoe I, the kingdom’s founding father. Today it gives an excellent glimpse into the strong cultural heritage of the Basotho people.

4. Katse Dame and Mohale Dam

Lesotho’s highlands with its high rainfall are excellent areas for the catchment of large-scale water projects. Two spectacular dams to visit in Lesotho are Katse and Mohale; Katse is Africa’s second largest double-curvature arch dam.

5. Morija

As the oldest town of its kind in the country, as well as being intimately linked with the historic royal villages of Lesotho, Morija is famous for its buildings of sites varied architectural styles and monuments. Tour some of the oldest standing buildings in the country. Go to the https://www.visitmorija.com website for more information on this amazing place.

Transfrontier Conservation

These are just a few of the many places to visit in Lesotho. Being surrounded by South Africa and much of the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area, your visit to the area will be important to conservation and sustainable tourism initiatives in the area. Boundless Southern Africa, have been working hard to promote tourism in these areas.

If you would like more information on travelling in Lesotho, please contact us.

There is something special about visiting these modern-day cave-dwellings in the heart of rural Lesotho.

The village, Ha Kome, is situated about 60km from Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho, in the foothills of the majestic Maluti Mountains. During the summer months, these mountain slopes are often covered with bright-red flowers. Commonly known as red-hot pokers, these beautiful flowers provide a striking contrast to the lush green vegetation of the area, they are often planted around dwellings as its believed to ward off lightning.

Here several families follow a centuries-old way of life. They actually build their homes inside the caves of the mountain slope. The front wall is insulated with a mixture of mud and cow dung. This insulation affords some protection from Lesotho’s cold winters, when the temperature can fall below the freezing point. Inside, there is a lowered spot in the floor called ifo, meaning “fireplace,” which is also used to provide some heat when it is cold.

The roof, the back wall, and often the sidewalls are all formed by the rock of the cave itself. A mixture of mud and cow dung is applied to these, and it is reapplied each year. This adds color and a smoother surface to the rock. Cowhides decorate the interior and are also used as mattresses for sleeping.

For Lesotho travel trips contact us now! We arrange Lesotho overland tours and our popular 3 day Lesotho Overland incorporates a visit to the Home Caves.

One of the highlights of travelling in Lesotho is a visit to the Maletsunyane Falls, just outside of Semonkong.

The falls is one of the longest single-drop waterfalls at 192m, and driving from Semonkong on a small dirt-track to to the other side of the valley is definitely worth it. Other options are to hike or pony-trek to the Maletsunyane waterfalls.

We recommend staying at Semonkong Lodge! The lodge offers you the chance to explore the magnificent scenery and culture of Lesotho. The Lodge together with the local community provides ponies and guides for trips to the Maletsunyane Falls.

Also very popular is their highest commercially-run abseil in the world.

We offer from 3 day to 5 day tours of Lesotho with Semonkong being a highlight of the tour!

Contact us for travel trips to the Maletsunyane Falls.