Lesotho is
treated as a single touring region.
It is home of the Basotho
People.
Water is in
abundance,
this
resource
has created
a mutual
benefit for
South
Africa and
Lesotho
through the
completion
of major
projects.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
Angling The mountain streams of the highlands
have some of the best
trout fish in Africa
Curious
The Basotho
People are
talented potters and weavers.
Riding
Destination
Companies
organise horses, guides and camps.
Sight Seeing The all-weather partly tarred mountain road across the central
highlands
is
spectacular,
but demands
careful driving.
Skiing There are ski runs in the Butha- Buthe district, with lifts and
cabins at the oxbow lodge.
Walking Through
the bridle
paths of
the highlands
that were made for pack animals
and horses.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Maseru,
The Capital
is the largest town
and the economic
Hub of
Lesotho. It
is a third
world city
with much
to offer. They cater for all
types and all religions when it comes to food, French, Italian, Chinese and
even Muslim guests can really feel at home. Fresh fish
is one of
many favourites and you have a choice of drinks from beer, wine and spirits.
Street stalls in Kingsway Road have African food like grilled meat.
You will
find African
arts and crafts,
ethnic
jewellery wool and mohair rugs and tapestries.
Kings Palace
Is an interesting place you can
visit. You
can book
Day
Excursions
to this
attractive building
and the Prime Minister’s residence.
Unfortunately photographs are not to be taken.
Shepherd’s
Craft
Is north of Maseru, you will find Teyateyaneng, a place
renowned for its arts and crafts especially the famous mohair and woollen
rugs and
tapestries.
Nearby is St. Agnes Mission, which
manufactures some of the best tapestries.
Mountain Pony Trekking
through the beautiful land
of Lesotho
with
majestic
mountain ranges for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Pony trekking is
one of the favourites ways of seeing the countryside. The Basotho Pony Project has stables at the top of the Molimo Nthuse Pass which
offers pony treks.There
are many lodges
which give you a choice of riding
for a few hours or several days.
4x4 Country The Sani Top, on top of the Sani Pass
accommodates
those who book in and hike the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana-Ntelenyana
which is an imposing 3482 metres. You can take the easy way out and see the
Top travelling in a 4x4 or
a mountain
bike.
National
Park Sehlabathebe
National
Park is
Lesotho’s
only
national
park and
home to raptors and rare Maloti minnow.
The southern Motlejoenj Caves
near Mohale’s Hoek, the petrified forest on Thaba Ts’oeu mountain, dinosaur footprints at Moyeni
and Bird
Watching
make this
Park a
"must view
"
attraction.
You may see
many of the
recorded 279 different birds.
MAJOR CITIES
The capital and largest town, Maseru, has a population of approximately 170
000.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
facilities offered
are varied
they include, hotels, mountain
lodges, chalets, camping sites and village huts in
smaller towns. Most of the lodges and chalets are self-catering. LESOTHO-TOURISM
