Sehlabathebe is tops

LETTERS

My husband Pieter and I loved the article in go! #139 about Lesotho’s three reserves. We recently visited Sehlabathebe National Park for the first time. I had noticed the name on our map of southern Africa years ago and I’d been dreaming of it ever since. I made our booking in October 2017. The booking office asked us to call closer to our arrival to confirm the number of people in our party. When I called to do so, no one answered the phone. Our itinerary was already set and we decided to drive there and see what happened. We followed the rocky road from the Ramatseliso’s Gate border post. When we got to the park, we met a man called Samuel who confirmed that the park lodge was in fact open, but there was no power or hot water. I had done my homework and I asked if we could camp on the grounds at the old Jonathan’s Lodge, a bit further from the gate. He gladly gave us directions. Fortunately we had all the necessary gear to allow us to experience three days of heaven. Even though there were no shower or toilet facilities, it was wonderful. Jonathan’s Lodge is close to some magnificent rock formations. There was actually too much to take in over three days: hiking trails, rock art, waterfalls… We’ll be back! ELLANÉ VAN WYK, Wellington