Travel Diversity

Lesotho is an amazing country which is landlocked, completely surrounded by South Africa. In Lesotho you can really experience different traditions.

Cultural Diversity

Lesotho is made up of around 99% Basotho people. I have travelled Lesotho staying in mud huts in the mountains next to

a Basotho tribe. The Basotho’s are very traditional people. From Maseru, been the capital city, to the mountains it is a very different cultural experience. In the mountains you get to enjoy and partake in their traditions, for example men are not allowed to where short pants; if they do they are classed as boys. The women aren’t allowed to wear pants but only long skirts or dresses. In the mountains you get to experience the unending hospitality of the local people. They will offer you there all even though they have clos

e to nothing. They are a very friendly nation filled with very caring people. Basotho’s are also very famous for their blankets. You will see that no matter what time of day or what time of year the Basotho people will adorn these beautiful blankets. A Mosotho once said “that when you have a bl

anket and pocket knife, you can sleep and you can eat.”

Travel Destiny

There are many tourist attractions in Lesotho, the biggest attraction is hiking. There are many hiking routes through the many mountainous passes. If you not one for hiking then there’s the Sehlabathebe National Park. This park is famous for unusual rock formations, bird watching and alpine flora. Then there’s the famous Maletsunyane Waterfalls which is one of the highest single dropping waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, dropping at 186 metres. For the adventurous person there is the Lesotho Highlands that get caked in snow every winter and offers every snow boarder the chance to indulge in some snowboarding. Lesotho is also home to the second biggest dam in Africa, the Katse Dam, situated in the heart of Lesotho.

African Nature

Lesotho isn’t one of those African countries where you find loads of different animal life but more various kinds of plant life which gives you one very scenic country. I speak from personal experience; the country is beautiful and breathtaking in so many ways that when you there words can’t describe the untouched nature that is there before your very eyes. The wide landscape of just mountains that is rich in the colour green and lush. Then there are unfortunately other parts of Lesotho that have been badly damaged by soil erosion, it still in its own way looks amazing as the soil is a unfathomable red colour. In the mountains you get to experience the cultures more than in the city, the young boys shepherding the herds of sheep, the tribe leaders on horseback travelling on the gravel roads and the amazing mud huts.

Different Activities/ Attraction

• Morija Museum
• Thaba Bosiu
• Pony trekking
• Paragliding and hand gliding
• Roof of Africa Scenic Route
• Lesotho skiing resort
• Fly Fishing
• Qacha’s Nek

Accommodation

When I went to Lesotho I stayed at a friend’s house in the city of Maseru but then when we decided to through the mountain passes we went to stay in mud huts right next to a tribal camp. Looking back at my experience I think I am really blessed to have had this opportunity. To be able to experience everything that I have spoken about. I never felt unsafe once. There was no electricity or shower facility. We had to use the waterfall that was about a 10 minute walk away to be able to shower and freshen up. Obviously your experience doesn’t have to be like mine, not everyone want s an adventure so crazy but there are other alternative places to stay at. There are loads of difference accommodation facilities in Lesotho for all your needs, from camping to 5 star lodges. Some really cool places I have heard about are The Maseru Sun Hotel and Casino, Ramabanta Guest House and Queens Proteas.

Travel

Getting to Lesotho is quite easy; all that you need is a car or any form of public transport, your easiest option would be to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa and go from there. Go and explore Lesotho for yourself!