Lesotho

The "Kingdom in the Sky," completely surrounded by South Africa and high throughout, famed for mountain trekking, pony riding and spectacular gorges and waterfalls.

Lesotho is a landlocked mountain kingdom in southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa. The whole country lies above 1,000 m, earning it the nickname "Kingdom in the Sky." Highlights include Maletsunyane Falls, the historic site of Thaba Bosiu, Katse Dam, Sani Pass and Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest peak in southern Africa. You can also try Basotho pony trekking and visit traditional villages. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for hiking, and the highlands often get snow in winter, making skiing possible. The capital, Maseru, has Moshoeshoe I International Airport, and you can also enter overland through South African border crossings.

Destinations

• Maseru
• Katse Dam
• Southern Drakensberg
• Drakensberg (Champagne Valley)

Itineraries

• Lesotho Highlands East-West Traverse & Sani Pass – Traverse the highlands east from Maseru to ride ponies, see waterfalls and dams, and descend Sani Pass to Durban.
• Kruger, Eswatini, Zululand & Drakensberg – Drive from Johannesburg to Durban, traversing the east via the Panorama Route, Eswatini, wetlands, and the Drakensberg.