Lesotho: The Kingdom in the Sky That Almost No One Knows About
Horseback rides through the mountains, hilltop villages, and breathtaking landscapes: Lesotho is one of Southern Africa’s least-known destinations. An authentic adventure to experience with a local guide.
Lesotho is one of the least-visited countries in the world, and one of the most extraordinary for those who venture there. Entirely landlocked within South Africa, entirely mountainous, entirely unique. The only country in the world where the entire territory lies at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. The “kingdom in the sky” truly lives up to its nickname.
Sehlabathebe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful and least known parks in Southern Africa. Basalt plateaus at 3,000 meters, waterfalls plunging into the void, eland antelopes grazing in the mist, San rock paintings in the caves. Accessible only on horseback or on foot. Your local Mosotho guide will take you there on horseback; the Basotho pony, sturdy and reliable, is the traditional mode of transportation in these mountains.
Maseru, the capital, is a typical, welcoming African city, free of tourist pretensions, and that is exactly why it is worth a visit. The markets, taverns, mohair weaving workshops—Lesotho is one of the world’s leading producers of mohair—and the weavers’ cooperatives produce work of remarkable quality. Your local guide will introduce you to the artisans and explain how this industry supports thousands of mountain families.
**Lesotho is for travelers seeking an authentic experience. Find your So-Guide. **