Outdoor adventure is what Lesotho is all about. With its unfenced highland vistas, unpolluted mountain air and predominantly rural population, the remote and mountainous "Switzerland of Africa” is an ideal holiday destination for active travellers seeking respite from the urbanisation, 24-hour connectedness and other trappings of modern civilisation.
Key to Lesotho’s outdoor appeal is an organic network of bridle paths that crisscross the kingdom, passing through undulating green meadows scattered with colourful wildflowers, climbing uphill between towering sandstone escarpments to lofty basaltic plateaux, or winding down into verdant gorges carved by babbling mountain streams.
Created by generations of Sotho shepherds and horseman as they travelled between village and grazing pasture, these ancient bridle paths provide visitors with innumerable opportunities for hiking and trekking, trail running and horse and pony trekking through the breathtaking mountain scenery typical of Lesotho.
The sparkling mountain streams and rivers of Lesotho are ideal for fly-fishing for trout and yellowfish.
Birdwatchers can look forward to a checklist of more than 350 species, including a wealth of localised regional endemics and other highland specials.
The rocky escarpments that scar the highlands are tailor-made for climbing and abseiling, or as launching points for paragliders and hang gliders.
For 4x4 enthusiasts, it’s possible to divert from the asphalt to explore some seriously challenging unsurfaced roads, among them the spectacular Sani Pass and Matabeng Pass, as well as he more extreme Tlaeeng Pass, which ranks as the highest road in subequatorial Africa, summiting at 3,275 metres.
Less expectedly perhaps, Lesotho is one of Africa’s highest countries, and far enough from the equator that it hosts one of the region’s only two skiing and snowboarding destinations in the form of Afriski Mountain Resort, whose ski slopes operate over the midwinter months of June to August.
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Spa
Butha Buthe
Maliba Lodge is the first and only 5-star luxury accommodation in Leostho. It is located in a pristine national park in the heart of this Mountain Kingdom. The park offers…
Craft
300, Leribe
The Leribe Craft Center is situated at the turn off towards Katse Dam on the road towards Botha Bothe. The center is both workshop and a shop, making and selling attractive…
Craft
Maseru
Basotho Hat offers a wide range of handicrafts produced in Lesotho. A worthwhile stop in Lesotho to stock up on souvenirs and gifts.
Horse Riding & Pony Treking
Sani Top
A wide range of day and multi-day activities are available, including pony trekking, pony-supported trekking (walking with a pony), hiking, trout fishing, guided hiking and…
Cave
Quthing
Located at Masitise in Quthing district is the Cave House built in 1866-7 by Rev. David Ellenberger a missionary of the Parish Evangelical Missionary Society, who was invited…
Craft
Berea
A group of Basotho women working together making hand-spun mohair rugs with geometric patterns, wall hangings, beautiful and fashionable scarves and handbags. Elelloang…
4x4 Adventures
Maseru
Experience one of the most beautiful and remote countries in Africa with Semonkong Lodge. Explore this area on the iconic Basotho pony, mountain bikes or dare to take on the…
4x4 Adventures
Mokhotlong
Molumong Eco Lodge offers the weary traveller a friendly Sesotho welcome and the warmth of a home within the rugged terrain of the Mountain Kingdom.
Cave
Berea
The Ha Kome Cave Village is situated at Pulane area in Berea district. The caves were a hideout for the Basia and one Bataung clans during the Lifaqane Wars and cannibalism.…
Culture & Heritage
Thaba Bosiu
Located 24km outside of the city of Maseru, Thaba Bosiu is a National Monument and Lesotho's foremost tourist destination holding great historical significance as the…
4x4 Adventures
Mokhotlong
The Lodge is situated on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, sitting 2874m above sea level. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is by far one of the best kept secrets in…
Horse Riding & Pony Treking
Maseru
Horseriding is our primary business! We also offer guidance hiking to the top of Qeme plateau, bushmen paintings and Ha Ramorakane historical village.
Museum
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho's only snake park has anacondas, endemic puff adders and spitting cobras. The local herpetologist who owns the attraction also keeps bees. For the full experience it…
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Mafeteng
From exploring the mountains by Basotho pony or mountain bike, to experiencing our valley’s culture on guided village tours or at a meeting with a spiritual healer, to…
Epic Landscapes
Maseru
Maletsunyane Waterfalls, one of the highest single dropping waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere, plummets 192 metres into a spectacular gorge creating clouds of spray…
Monument
Hlotse
Major Bell's Tower was built by the British at the end of the 1870's, and is still largely intact. Visitors can see an interesting primitive statue of a European in front of…
Culture & Heritage
Morija
We invite you to enjoy the rich history, arts & culture of the peoples of Lesotho. Whether you are from Lesotho, or Southern African or from another part of the global…
Land-based Sport
Old Europa, Maseru
Kick4Life F.C. is the world’s first football club exclusively dedicated to social change. As a charity and a social enterprise our mission is to transform the lives of…
Site of Interest
The gardens were created as a result of plant rescue missions to mitigate the impact of the Katse Dam, particularly spiral aloes. The collection has a focus on traditional…
Culture & Heritage
Morija
Maeder House is one of the oldest buildings in Lesotho, dating back to 1843. It was the home of missionary artisan and artist Francois Maeder.
The gallery provides Basotho…
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