Lesotho Highlands Tour 5th February 2018
First day of 3-day road trip through Lesotho's Maluti Mountains. At midday we left from Maseru north to Leribe & lunched at northern town of Butha-Buthe before continuing inland to climb into mountains at 2,820m high Moteng Pass. From there we traversed the 3,000 metre high 46kms long Roof of Africa road past the Afriski mountain resort & Letseng Diamond Mine before descending into the deep valleys to small town of Mapholaneng, and further on east towards Mokhotlong. The highway descends down to a river crossing of the great Senqu River of Lesotho - where it meets other great rivers in a confluence basin of gorges before heading south then west into South Africa to become the Orange (Gariep) River. After a brief visit to Mokhotlong we turned back & continued south along the recently constructed A31 highway following the Sehonghong River Valley until a final climb over the 3,240 metre high Koti-Sephola Pass & down to Sani Flats. A short 10km drive further on saw our arrival at Sani Mountain Lodge by 8pm, where we had a meal & stayed overnight at the nearby backpackers hostel.
Maliba Lodge, Butha Buthe, Lesotho
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Tsehlanyane National Park, Leribe, Butha Buthe, Lesotho
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Mountain lodge in Butha Buthe with restaurant, bar/lounge
Free WiFi and free parking
This hotel has 6 rooms
Places to Visit and Things to Do in Lesotho
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Discover Lesotho the Mountain Kingdom of Africa | 90+ Countries With 3 Kids
Lesotho is a small landlocked country nestled between the Drakensberg and Maloti mountain ranges and it is completely surrounded by South Africa. Officially a Kingdom, previously known as Basutoland, and a place that we left with the regret of not staying for longer.
Green valleys, sharp mountains, rivers, nature reserves and several national parks make Lesotho a natural wonder worth exploring by any traveler. We were surprised to learn that this country is one of the 3 remaining Kingdoms in Africa (the others being Morocco and Swaziland) even though it declared independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966.
The name Lesotho stands for “mountain kingdom” and that’s not a surprise as nearly ⅔ of the country consists of mountains. This country is also the proud owner of the highest low point in the world which is estimated at 1,400 meters above sea level.
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Travel Guide to Lesotho
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In this episode I take you to the the Sky Kingdom of Lesotho, the highest country in Africa. This country has the highest low point on earth.
The entire country is 1000 meters above sea level. It's located about 7 hours drive south of Johannesburg and 5 hours west of Durban. For the next 72 hours I am going to be showing you what to see and do in Lesotho!
This is Semonkong the horse capital of Lesotho. It's located in the central part of the country. Right now we are going to walk around the market and buy a typical beanie follow me. Follow me lets go shopping!
After a bit of a negotiating I got three for 100 Rand. The beanies are made out of wool and it's the most traditional thing you can buy.
Welcome to Semonkong Lodge! If you're looking to explore central Lesotho this is the place to stay. They have a restaurant, 25 rooms and they are very close to Maletsunyane Fall's the highest single drop waterfall in the southern hemisphere. You can go pony trekking and explore Semonkong.
Next up we head to Maliba Lodge on the northern side of Lesotho. They have 6 chalets and 4 river chalets. A few different activities you can do in the area are horseback riding, village tour and a massage. They have heated floors, beds and wife.
We head out on horseback for a two hour trek in the mountains of Tsehlanyane National Park. After an incredible trek we head to the near by village of Hamadi to experience local life. At the local bar I tried some Lesotho beer which was bitter but traditional :)
Have you ever been to the Sky Kingdom of Lesotho? Leave a comment below if you've been or want to go!
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Maseru, Lesotho, Africa
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Maseru, Lesotho, Africa: 1. Kick4Life Hotel & Conference Centre ***
2. Mpilo Boutique Hotel ****
3. Botleng Guest House ***
4. Tribute Guest House Matala ***
5. Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino ****
6. Avani Maseru Hotel ***
7. Phomolo Guest House
8. Horizon View Guest House ***
9. Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village ***
10. Blue Crane B&B
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1. 1 Nightingale Road Old Europa, 100 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $51 - $58
Featuring a garden and a bar, Kick4Life Hotel & Conference Centre is located in Maseru, a 20-minute walk from Basotho Hat Tourist Information and 1.3 km from Our Lady of Victories Cathedral. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. The property is 2.4 km from Maseru Mall and a 17-minute walk from Alliance Francaise French School.
2. Corner Kingsway and Maluti Road, Maseru West, 100 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $163 - $256
Featuring a bar and a shared lounge, Mpilo Boutique Hotel is located in Maseru, a 16-minute walk from Pioneer Mall and 2.9 km from Lehakoe Club. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property provides a concierge service, valet parking and organizing tours for guests.
3. Main South 1 Rd, Bokatis Store, 100 Boqate, Lesotho, Price range: $51 - $68
Located in Boqate, 14.5 km from Summit (View earth station at Khotong), Botleng Guest House has a number of amenities including a garden, a bar, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transportation.
4. Main South Road, Matala, 100 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $40 - $42
Offering a restaurant, Tribute Guest House Matala is located in Maseru. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.
5. Hilton Road, 0000 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $134 - $163
Set in an elegant sandstone-constructed building, AVANI Lesotho Hotel & Casino offers guests panoramic views of the Maseru city center. It also features a spa, outdoor swimming pool and casino, as well as several restaurants and bars.
6. 12 Orpen Road, Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $116 - $136
Located in the center of Maseru, along the Caledon River, Avani Maseru Hotel offers a large outdoor swimming pool, a thatched pool bar and restaurant. The Pioneer Shopping Mall is 601 m away.
7. Matala Phase II, 100 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $32 - $37
Located in Maseru and with Lehakoe Club reachable within 9.7 km, Phomolo Guest House provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 11.3 km from Pioneer Mall, 11.3 km from Basotho Hat Tourist Information and 11.3 km from Maseru Sport Club. The property has a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.
8. Mabote Police Road Mabote, 100 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $40 - $46
Located in Foso, Horizon View Guest House features barbecue facilities, garden and free WiFi. The family room features a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy garden views.
9. Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Price range: $56 - $63
Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Motloang provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Staff on site can arrange airport transportation.
10. 579 Qhoali street, Thetsane West Or P.O Box 8908, 100 Maseru, Lesotho, Price range: $37 - $42
Located in Maseru and with Pioneer Mall reachable within 4.1 miles, Blue Crane B&B has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 8 km from Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, 5.5 km from Maseru Mall and 8 km from Lehakoe Club. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests.
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,Maseru has a total of six hotels, two of which, the Lesotho Sun and the Maseru Sun,.[18][19] During the 1960s, prior to the relaxation of South Africa's g were popular attractions among South African visitors, but the interest in them has since waned.[19] The Basotho Hat shop at the city's entrance is a popular source for souvenirs.[5]
The main tourist attractions of Lesotho, Lancer's Gap, Sani Pass, Afriski resort, Katse dam, Thaba Bosiu and the Maluti Mountains are located a short distance from Maseru. However, distances are deceiving in Lesotho as even a 120 km trip can take over 3 hours due to the rugged terrain.
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Most of the traditional thatched-roof mud-brick houses, called rondavels, have been replaced with modern housing and office blocks which have a tint of traditional architecture. There have recently been some new buildings in the center of the city, particularly the building across LNDC center which now houses Good times cafe, a Vodacom shop, offices and the new building of the Ministry of Health which was completed in late 2007.
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, Maseru e na le lihotele tse tšeletseng, tse peli tsa tsona, Lesotho Sun le Maseru Sun,. [18] [19] Lilemong tsa bo-1960, pele ho phomolo ea Afrika Boroa ho ne ho e-na le mekhoa e tloaelehileng har'a baeti ba Afrika Boroa, empa ho ba le thahasello ho bona ho tloha nakong e fetileng. Sebaka sa Basotho Hat motseng oa motse ke mohloli o tloaelehileng oa litemoso. [5]
Lihlekehleke tse khōlō tsa Lesotho, Gap ea Lancer, Sani Pass, sebaka sa Afriski, Dam ea Katse, Thaba Bosiu le Lithaba tsa Maluti li haufi le Maseru. Leha ho le joalo, maeto a thetsa Lesotho esita le leeto la lik'hilomithara tse 120 le ka nka lihora tse fetang 3 ka lebaka la sebaka se thata.
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Boholo ba mehaho ea marulelo a marulelo a marulelo a marulelo a marulelo, a bitsoang rondavels, a nkeloe sebaka ke matlo a kajeno a bolulo le liofisi tse nang le mehaho ea setso. Haufinyane ho na le mehaho e mecha bohareng ba motse, haholo-holo mohaho o pholletsa le setsi sa LNDC seo hona joale se nang le linako tse ntle tsa nako ea lijo, lebenkele la Vodacom, liofisi le mohaho o mocha oa Lekala la Bophelo o phethiloeng qetellong ea 2007.
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, IMaseru inamahhotela ayisithupha, amabili alo, iLesotho Sun neSaseru Sun,. [18] [19] Phakathi neminyaka yama-1960, ngaphambi kokuphumula kweNingizimu Afrika g kwakuyizinto ezikhangayo ezikhangayo phakathi kwezivakashi zaseNingizimu Afrika, kodwa isithakazelo kubo selokhu sehla. [19] Isitolo se-Basotho Hat emnyango womuzi ngumthombo odumile wemikhumbuzo. [5]
Izindawo ezihamba phambili zokuvakasha eziseLesotho, iGap Lancer, i-Sani Pass, indawo yase-Afriski, idamu laseKatse, iThaba Bosiu kanye neMakomo aseMaluti itholakala eduze kwaseMaseru. Kodwa-ke, amabanga ayakhohlisa eLesotho njengoba ngisho nohambo olungama-120 km lungathatha amahora angaphezu kwama-3 ngenxa yezwe elibi.
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Maliba Lodge - Tsehlanyane National Park, Lesotho
Maliba Lodge - Tsehlanyane National Park, Lesotho
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David’s Been Here travels through Lesotho to explore what many call “the Kingdom in the Sky.” Lesotho is the only country in the world to be entirely above 1,000 meters above sea level. David’s favorite hotel in Lesotho was the Maliba Mountain Lodge in Tsehlanyane National Park, which he profiles in this video.
The lodge graciously hosted David in a luxurious chalet with double beds, beautiful vistas, wood burning fireplace, and handcrafted furniture. The Maliba Lodge has 6 mountainside chalets for couples and 4 river chalets that can accommodate up to 8 people.
People come to Lesotho to enjoy the natural landscapes and local culture. Maliba Lodge took David horseback riding, on a village tour, and gave him a much-needed back massage at the hotel spa.
Some of the features that make Maliba Mountain Lodge so great is the free Wi-Fi, heated floors, and heated beds (yes, you read that right). David then lets Daniel, the hotel’s Guest Relations Manager, say a little bit more about the property.
Daniel explains that the hotel is situated in the northern part of the country. It has two room types: the 5-star mountain chalets and the 3-star self-catering cottages. Activities offered by Maliba Mountain Lodge include: horseback riding, hiking, spa treatments, and cultural visits to nearby villages. Guests who want to horseback ride are sent with an experienced guide and all the necessary equipment to explore the trails of Tsehlanyane National Park.
Village tours are meant to familiarize guests with the local culture. Stops include seeing the local doctor, traditional mud huts, and the local school. The video finishes by showing us the landscaped gardens and unique architecture found at Maliba.
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A Journey through Rural Lesotho | Travel Documentary
Lesotho Kingdom in the Sky. On this episode of Adventure Calls we travel through Rural Lesotho in a rented 4WD Nissan which had been outfitted for true adventure. We would go horse trekking deep in the Lesotho mountains, visit one of the world tallest waterfalls and drive through the roughest terrains imaginable towards South Africa. We also got an opportunity to donate school materials which was donated by fans, friends and family.
You can learn more about the Malealea Development Trust here where you can also donate to those in need
Lesotho was our very first travel documentary that we filmed.
Lesotho is a fantastic place to visit and a place we highly recommend. If you stay longer and plan to drive around the more rural areas you should highly consider bringing or renting a good 4WD car (the cheapest and easiest option is in Johannesburg, South Africa). Many places are inaccessible without.
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