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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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…
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…
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…
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Maseru
Sky Adventures is a company based in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Who specialize in events and adventure tourism with a passion for cycling.
They are experts in activity based…
Craft
Berea
Setsoto Design is Lesotho’s most renowned weaver’s cooperative; employing over 60 women the workshop produces traditional tapestries and floor rugs using mohair from the…
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…
Services
Maseru
Pioneer Mall is situated in the heart of Maseru and is the largest mall in the country. It opened its doors in October 2006 and has since satisfied the pallet of the Maseru…
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…
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…
4x4 Adventures
Maseru
Hidden deep in the mountains of the King of Lesotho, with spectacular views across the valley, Ramabanta Trading Post Lodge is the ideal location for the adventurer seeking…
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