- Hiking Drakensberg
With Southern Africa’s abundant natural magnificence, hikers will be in their element. Trails range from short to long, easy to almost impossible, and beautiful to breath-takingly-mind-boggling. This icon points to great hiking areas.
- Nature in South Africa
There is lots of it. And most of it is protected so there are huge tracts of unspoilt loveliness that will have any nature lover coming back for more. This icon indicates naturally beautiful areas away from any major civilisation.
- Horseriding
A lot of cowboy-type mentalities live in this country – so there is no shortage of ponies to ride. Trails vary in length from an hour to seven days. The choice is yours. This icon lets you know that horseriding is available nearby.
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Situated in the rugged Maluti mountains, this is a trekking paradise.
Semonkong backpackers in Lesotho has a mysterious cloud which snakes through the air above the mighty Maletsunyane Waterfall as it plummets 186 meters into a spectacular gorge, giving this location the name Semonkong, or ‘Place of Smoke’.
This Lesotho backpacker emits a warm atmosphere and rustic elegance combined with incredible views and well maintained facilities which make it tough to tug yourself away from the lodge but exploring the local village, bustling with activity, is a treat.
Support the local community by going on a tour, explore the surrounding area on sure-footed Basotho ponies or follow the waterfall into the gorge and attempt the 204m Guinness World Record abseil. Excellent fly-fishing, challenging 4x4 routes, bird watching and rock climbing are all part of the local fun and games.
Go further afield on adventurous treks into the remotest parts of Lesotho. Options include 4x4, ponies, local taxis, or even a boat and your own boots if that’s what it takes.
The Guinness Book of Records recorded the 204m abseil here as the highest commercial abseil in the world!
Maluti Treks direct to Lesotho Transfers from Bloemfontein and Maseru airports to anywhere in Lesotho. Tel: (+266) 620 21021 marketing@malutitreks.com www.malutitreks.com
Dorms R90; Doubles R460; Camping R50. Free 4x4 pick ups every Tuesday and Friday in Maseru. Booking is essential.
130km/±3 hours from Maseru: Take Main South Road. Left to Roma. Continue straight. The bus to Semonkong runs every day.
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