"Basotho Village Treks" Lesotho by zweiblumen

Lesotho Travel Guide: 328 reviews and 650 photos

Decisons, decisions

Oh what to do, could I face a dreary British winter and a dreary job without some sort of break? Or maybe I could use my friend Mr Creditcard and book myself a nice trip somewhere? Well what would you do? I know what I did .. read on.

A little bit puffed out

Knackered!

The Band of Trekkers - Lesotho

This was taken towards the end of a walk we did from Sani Top and just before we got pelted with hail.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fantastic Scenery
Cons:None as long as you don't mind roughing it a bit

Last visit to Lesotho: Nov 2002
Intro Updated Sep 9, 2005
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Reviews (8)

Pony Trekking Things to Do (1)

Pony trekking is fast becoming the most popular activity for tourists in Lesotho; the Basotho ponies are ideally suited... more travel advice

Ribaneng Falls Off The Beaten Path (2)

Approximately ninety minutes hike from the village of Ribaneng in the Thaba Putsoa region and you find these wonderful... more travel advice

Pottery Shopping (1)

The local pottery is not particularly exotic (ie.g pots are more likely to be painted and varnished rather than... more travel advice

Anywhere you go Off The Beaten Path (2)

Just about anywhere you go outside the towns is off the beaten track. Many villages are not accessible by road and can... more travel advice

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Comments (14)

canuck68 Nov 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

Interesting tips on Lesotho Steve. Did you get to South Africa?
yumyum Nov 27, 2007 at 11:15 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic photos of Lesotho nature!
Trekki Sep 6, 2006 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

Ahh, Steve, great indeed ! I was not aware of such gorgeous hiking in Lesotho (but I was not really in Africa at all). Quite a hike you did !! And now, well, I think, I put this one on my own wish list, not only on the Trekking List :-) Thanks :-))
NEILHALLIDYA Sep 2, 2005 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

Didnt know much about these mountains. Bit of a surprise. Nice to read about and some stunning photographs.
Bwana_Brown Aug 30, 2005 at 8:52 AM Report Abuse

Another epic adventure of yours, and I don't know how I missed this one!! Yes, I enjoyed this area of the Drakensbergs back in '95, but not like you did! BTW, thks for the birthday wishes!
dabidc Mar 17, 2005 at 2:32 PM Report Abuse

A very different country to visit and to hike in. An excellent presentation for all of us who are used to less rugged country. Great photos and some super tips. Thanks for sharing.
aaaarrgh Jan 10, 2005 at 11:25 AM Report Abuse

Super photos! Brings back fond memories. Until recently, the Blue Mountain Pass was the highest point in the World I'd reached!!
mtncorg Oct 16, 2003 at 1:10 PM Report Abuse

Another fine travellogue. A completely different Africa than most of us think of.
AndreSTGT Jul 20, 2003 at 9:02 AM Report Abuse

Hey, i also stayed at Malealea!Lesotho is such a fascinating place!!! your pictures really capture the scenic beauty of the country!
herzog63 Jul 20, 2003 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

I enjoyed your Diary of a Trek! I have a bad knee too! Downhills are the killer for me!! Lesotho sounds like a very awesome place! You've got some great photos here!