Events
Throughout the year there are many unique festivals, exhibitions, challenges, races and other events held around Lesotho. So if you need an excuse to visit Lesotho, we have plenty to choose from.
Search our events calendar to find out what is on when you are visiting Lesotho, or when is best to plan your visit to make the most of what is going on in the country.
Challengers and Races
With its challenging terrain and spectacular mountains, Lesotho lends itself to a wide range of physical challenges that have been drawing competitors and spectators to Lesotho for years.
The Roof of Africa is considered to be one of the toughest off-road endurance events in the world, attracting the world’s best Xtreme Enduro competitors to take on the challenge on motorbikes and in cars. The Roof is considered to be the most important off-road event in southern Africa and highly capricious because of the altitude involved, throwing sun, rain and snow at the competitors.
Lesotho Sky is a mountain bike stage race over 400 kilometres in 6 days, where 100 riders in teams of two take on the altitude and mountains to make this the most spectacular mountain bike race in the southern hemisphere.
Hosted by Maliba Lodge, the Lesotho Ultra Trail is the epitome of high altitude trail racing in Southern Africa. Held on the rugged mountain footpaths and ancient herder trails of the Ts’ehlanyane National Park, this 50 kilometre course has been effortlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape.
These are just some of the annual challenges and races held in Lesotho each year. Explore the diary of events for more details.
Festivals and Exhibitions
Traditional horse racing at Semonkong takes place across the year, although the main event of the year is in July to celebrate the King’s birthday. There are two categories of race, the 800m for foals and 1,600m for mature horses. Both competitors and spectators can bet on the races, adding an extra level of excitement!
The Africa Beer Festival celebrates Lesotho’s great passion for beer and a love of celebrating life! A vast range of local, African and international beers are available, as well as wines, cocktails, spirits and ciders.
These are just some of the festivals held in Lesotho each year. Explore the diary of events for more details.
Events Calendar
Search our events calendar to find out what is on when you are visiting Lesotho, or when is best to plan your visit to make the most of what is going on in the country.
