Lesotho

Lesotho is the ultimate secret nature and ecotourism destination, a place to discover the untamed mountain vistas, the pristine and unspoilt natural environment and rugged terrain, and the culture of the Basotho who inhabit these spectacular highlands. The unforgettable scenic beauty, make this “Kingdom in the Sky” a unique Africa waiting to be discovered by the discerning traveller and true adventurer.

Discover a land of contrasts; with modern facilities, accommodation and easy access to main towns, contrasted with a rich traditional and simple lifestyle where you can spend a night in a true Basotho village in a traditional hut – enjoying the refreshing reality of rural Basotho life.

Engage in a range of challenging outdoor activities including trekking on the famous and unique Basotho pony, 4x4 trekking, basic mountain climbing, mountain biking, abseiling, hiking, trout fishing and skiing in winter. Take a slower pace to view the abounding, history telling Bushmen rock art and prehistoric dinosaur footprints, or see nature at work on a bird watching or flowers tour.

Visit Thaba-Bosiu – “the Mountain of the Night” and the stronghold of the Basotho nation. The historical town of Morija and first mission station houses the Morija Museum and Archives and the celebrated annual Arts and Cultural Festival.

The largest ongoing engineering water project in the word - the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has created a unique opportunity for tourism by working with local communities to develop magnificent nature reserves. Bokong Nature Reserve, Liphofung Cave and Historical Site, and the Ts’ehlanyane National Park are any nature lover's dream location with overnight trail huts and camping facilities, found amongst unique flora and fauna, rock art and Bushmen paintings, and various animal species endemic to afro-alpine regions.

For memories, take plenty of pictures and the beautifully crafted local artifacts home with you.

The simplicity of life, the crystal clear mountain streams, and the clear blue or star studded sky are all part of the true adventure experience of the Mountain Kingdom.

For more information contact the Lesotho Tourist Information Office on +266 22312427.