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Lesotho’s Ts’ehlanyane National Park is a high altitude park nestled deep in the front range of the Maloti mountains, in the Butha-Buthe District. It is one of only two national parks in Lesotho and makes up an integral part of the greater Maloti/Drakensberg Transfrontier Park. It has an altitude ranging from 1940 to 3112 metres and is considered mostly sub-alpine. Its headquarters are at the foot of the Holomo Pass.
The park consists of over 5600 hectares of extremely rugged mountainous terrain and is home to one of the country’s last remaining indigenous woodlands, rare mountain fynbos and berg bamboo that grows on the banks of the streams that pour down from the Maloti Mountains. The name ‘Ts’ehlanyane’ is the local common name for the berg bamboo which is a Drakensberg endemic plant and maybe the most important refuge for this plant in the entire Maloti-Drakensberg mountain range. In summer, autumn and spring it is an ideal area for hiking, riding a horse, enjoying one of the 4X4 routes, relaxing and birdwatching.
At the top of the Sani Mountain pass, situated between South Africa and Lesotho, the highest pub in Africa can be found at 2 873 metres above sea level.
After an exciting and spectacular 4×4 ride through the scenic pass, nothing beats a refreshing drink on the deck, overlooking the breathtaking mountainous landscape.
Suitable For:
Bucket List
Food & Wine
Multi Gen.
Romance
Solo Travel
Mountain-Bike at High Altitude
Lesotho boasts some of the highest and most beautiful mountain biking trails in Southern Africa.
Challenging and rugged terrain includes wide valleys and high mountain passes through and over which trails formed over centuries as a result of rainfall, human activity, donkeys and horses, supplying endless riding options. Not restricted to single file riding down strictly regulated paths, riders can spread out and forge their own lines across the countryside, with congestion almost never being a challenge.
Farming activities of the Lesotho people revolve around their livestock and fetching water. As a result, they spend most their time outside and bikers can expect endless interactions with the locals, as they ride through the communities, villages, rivers and farms, bringing a special understanding of how the people of Lesotho live their lives.
Suitable For:
Adventure
Bucket List
Solo Travel
Sport
Pony Trekking
A great way to explore the rugged domain of the Lesotho highlands, is on the back of a sure-footed Basotho pony. It is also the second most-used mode of transport in the country. You have the choice of an hour to a six night / seven day pony trek crossing the mountainous escarpments and staying in the high-altitude Basotho villages.
Besides exploring the spectacular mountain scenery, you will have the added experience of observing some of the traditional lifestyle of the Basotho people (a nation of horsemen). Opt for a guided trek by yourself or in a group.
Suitable For:
Adventure
Bucket List
Culture
Romance
Solo Travel
Wellness
The Highest Pub in Africa
At the top of the Sani Mountain pass, situated between South Africa and Lesotho, the highest pub in Africa can be found at 2 873 metres above sea level.
After an exciting and spectacular 4×4 ride through the scenic pass, nothing beats a refreshing drink on the deck, overlooking the breathtaking mountainous landscape.
Suitable For:
Bucket List
Food & Wine
Multi Gen.
Romance
Solo Travel
Mountain-Bike at High Altitude
Lesotho boasts some of the highest and most beautiful mountain biking trails in Southern Africa.
Challenging and rugged terrain includes wide valleys and high mountain passes through and over which trails formed over centuries as a result of rainfall, human activity, donkeys and horses, supplying endless riding options. Not restricted to single file riding down strictly regulated paths, riders can spread out and forge their own lines across the countryside, with congestion almost never being a challenge.
Farming activities of the Lesotho people revolve around their livestock and fetching water. As a result, they spend most their time outside and bikers can expect endless interactions with the locals, as they ride through the communities, villages, rivers and farms, bringing a special understanding of how the people of Lesotho live their lives.
Suitable For:
Adventure
Bucket List
Solo Travel
Sport
Pony Trekking
A great way to explore the rugged domain of the Lesotho highlands, is on the back of a sure-footed Basotho pony. It is also the second most-used mode of transport in the country. You have the choice of an hour to a six night / seven day pony trek crossing the mountainous escarpments and staying in the high-altitude Basotho villages.
Besides exploring the spectacular mountain scenery, you will have the added experience of observing some of the traditional lifestyle of the Basotho people (a nation of horsemen). Opt for a guided trek by yourself or in a group.
Lesotho’s Ts’ehlanyane National Park is a high altitude park nestled deep in the front range of the Maloti mountains, in the Butha-Buthe District. It is one of only two national parks in Lesotho and makes up an integral part of the greater Maloti/Drakensberg Transfrontier Park. It has an altitude ranging from 1940 to 3112 metres and is considered mostly sub-alpine. Its headquarters are at the foot of the Holomo Pass.
The park consists of over 5600 hectares of extremely rugged mountainous terrain and is home to one of the country’s last remaining indigenous woodlands, rare mountain fynbos and berg bamboo that grows on the banks of the streams that pour down from the Maloti Mountains. The name ‘Ts’ehlanyane’ is the local common name for the berg bamboo which is a Drakensberg endemic plant and maybe the most important refuge for this plant in the entire Maloti-Drakensberg mountain range. In summer, autumn and spring it is an ideal area for hiking, riding a horse, enjoying one of the 4X4 routes, relaxing and birdwatching.