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Liphofung Caves

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Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
Liphofung Caves
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Monday8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday9am - 4:30pm


The Liphofung Historical Site includes a cave which occupies an important place in Lesotho history. It is the smallest of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority reserves, at about 4.5 ha , but has been intensively developed. The cave is a large overhang in the Clarens sandstone, which is a typical feature of the Lesotho lowlands region. Originally used by the San people and other Neolithic people, the walls contain important rock art and a rich archaeological deposit of Stone Age implements lies beneath the floor. Later, King Moshoeshoe the Great used the cave as a stopover when visiting that part of the kingdom. The site is located in a tributary-stream valley of the Hololo River, off the main route from Butha-Buthe to Oxbow and Mokhotlong. Access is via a concrete road which is passable for all vehicles. A visitors' centre, featuring a display of Basotho culture and San rock art has been developed, along with restrooms and a small shop. The site is a popular destination of school groups and tourists traveling to Oxbow, and light refreshments are available.Apart from the cultural and historical aspects of the site, there are also various geological features to be seen, both on-site and in the surrounding areas. Since the 'Moteng Valley is densely populated, it is a good opportunity to observe the traditional Basotho way of life. The site was developed almost entirely by local labour and artisans; therefore, most of the development costs have been ploughed directly back into the local community. This, in turn, has led to a strong sense of ownership of the facility by the local communities.
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