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Lesotho Travel Guide
Lesotho a small independent nation is located in the middle of Southern Africa and is land locked by South Africa. Most of the country is a high mountain plateau carved out by river valley most of them drain into the Senqu River, which later becomes Orange, the major river of South Africa.
Lesotho the mountain kingdom is known as ‘The Little Switzerland’ and the only country in the world that is entirely surrounded by another country. The country’s two third land area contains spectacular mountains, which rise up to high of 3800 meters.
Sehlabathebe National Park
The first national park in Lesotho is located in a remote area separated from the rest of the world, which is the main attraction. The park houses few animals and the rare Maloti minnows, which was thought to be extinct but found in the Tsoelikana River. Other rare species found in the park are the bearded vulture and the odd rhebok or baboon.
Ha Baroana Rock Painting
Located along a gravel road north of the main Mountain Road and east of Maseru is a vantage point over the Liphiring Stream facing an overhanging rock called Ha Baroana, the home of the Bushmen. The San have left us a magnificent gallery of paintings of animals such as leopard, lion, and eland and also blue crane and guineafowl.
Malealea
Is a village with mountains, valleys and ancient San paintings hidden in rock shelters, is one of the gems of Lesotho. To discover the landscape is to take a pony trek or wander on foot through the hills and villages.
Malibamatso Bridge
The bridge across the Katse Dam near Ha Lejone is a fine vantage point towards the elegant new bridge, which crosses the northern end of lake Katse and the intake tower and across the lake itself. The place will be a major water sports center in the near future and also has a wonderful place for bird watchers, which is notable for the number of small montane birds, thrushes and buntings.
Thaba-Bosiu
Thaba-Bosiu means mountains at night, thought to be in memory of when the sight was first occupied. While another legends suggest that it is a hill in daylight but transformed into a mountain after dark.
The evocative mountain stronghold of Moshoeshoe the great, occupied the place in 1824. The place includes views of the Qiloane pinnacle (inspiration for the Basotho hat), with the remains of fortifications, Moshoeshoe’s grave and parts of the original settlement.
Dinosaur Trails
History started in Lesotho about 200 million years ago with the evidence remains by the fossilized footprints of Dinosaurs, which have been uncovered throughout Lesotho. Most of the tracks are preserved in their original position and are open to the public. The most important sites are near Qalo and Butha-Buthe, Morija, Masitise, Subeng Stream and Tsikoane at Hlotse, Matsieng, Maphutseng near Mohale’s Hoek and Moyeni.
Other Activities
Walking – the hills and mountains are perfect for walking along the mountain trails that offers a wonderful opportunity of discovering the best of Lesotho and some of the best areas are;
Thaba-Bosiu, Ha Baroana, Molimo Nthuse, Outward Bound Centre, Butha-Buthe, Gate of Paradise Park, Sehlaba-Thebe, Malibamat’so Bridge, Matsieng, Semonkong, Thaba-Phatsoa, Letsie Lake and Qoaling/Qoatsaneng.
Sports
Skiing, Paragliding and Handgliding, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing and Tennis.
