Maletsunyane Falls (Semonkong)
Maletsunyane Falls
A single-drop waterfall about 192 metres high, among the tallest in southern Africa. Visitors can abseil down it to take on a world-record-level height challenge.
Maletsunyane Falls is near the village of Semonkong, whose name means “place of smoke.” The river plunges about 192 metres from a basalt cliff into a deep gorge, sending mist up into the air. It is the most spectacular natural landmark in Lesotho. From Semonkong Lodge, you can walk or ride a pony for about one hour to the viewpoint on the opposite bank. The lodge also runs a commercial single-rope abseil down the falls, about 204 metres, a descent that once set a Guinness World Record. The falls are about 120 kilometres from Maseru, roughly a 2.5-hour drive one way. You can plan a long day trip, but it is recommended to stay overnight in Semonkong.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mohale Dam
- Malealea
- Molimo Nthuse & Bushman's Pass (Basotho Pony Trekking)
- Roma Mission
- Ha Baroana Rock Art
- Morija Dinosaur Footprints
- Morija Museum & Archives
- Thaba Bosiu