5 must-see places

With all its back roads, Lesotho can be visited again and again and every time you’ll discover new places. But before you do that, check out these five exceptional places.

1 MATEBENG PASS

This pass might not be as famous as Sani, but it’s equally spectacular. Here are no taxis, and because it’s not well maintained, it’s essentially a 4x4 track. GPS S29.875253° E28.966253°

2 SEHLABATEBE NATIONAL PARK

This lesser known park in the south-eastern corner of Lesotho is an untouched piece of Earth with incredible rock formations, wide open plains, and beautiful views. GPS S29.870045° E29.067555°

3 MALETSUNYANE WATERFALL

This waterfall just outside Semonkong is featured on almost all websites or tour guides on Lesotho. But no photo can do justice to the beauty of this natural beacon. GPS S29.868664° E28.051748°

4 KATSE DAM

The Katse Dam isn’t just an impressive piece of engineering, but it’s also an essential water source for South Africa. The dam wall is the second biggest of its kind in Africa – you can do a tour of the inside. GPS S29.336966° E28.506169°

5 AFRISKI

You might have skied before, but have you ever skied in Africa? Here’s your chance. There are also a wide variety of other activities, like bumboarding, where you slide down a slope on a spade. GPS S28.823098° E28.728121°