Lesotho

Welcome to Lesotho

Capital of Lesotho: Maseru
Population of Lesotho: 1.9 million - 43rd in Africa
Size of Lesotho: 30,355 km2 - 43rd in Africa
Languages in Lesotho: Sesotho, English, Zulu and Xhosa

Mountainous Lesotho lends itself well to an adventurous holiday itinerary. Entirely located above 1,000 m in elevation, the country enjoys a cool climate with around 300 days of sunshine each year. Explorations of the mountains form the backbone of many Lesotho holidays. Remote villages located way up in the highlands, only accessible on foot or by horseback, offer a glimpse into the country's authentic culture with their lively markets, traditional eateries, and musical traditions.

Highlights

Trek through spectacular mountain scenery on horseback
Go on the trail of dinosaur footprints around Morija, in western Lesotho
See parades of Basotho in vibrant, traditional dress on Moshoeshoe day on 14 March, when the first king of Lesotho is celebrated
Discover rock paintings in Liphofung Cave
Ski, or have a snowball fight, at Oxbow in winter
Look out for yellow and white flags outside village huts – a sign that you can buy joala. Be warned though, this thick local brew is not for the faint-hearted.