Drakensberg Adventures Sehlabathebe Tour

The centerpiece of these tours is the oldest National Park in Lesotho, Sehlabathebe National Park which was created by Lesotho's first Prime Minister, Chief Leabua Jonathan. The park is a little known, secret jewel!! Explore the hidden gems of this park: soaring mountain vistas, secluded rock pools, waterfalls, rock dwellings, massive overhangs, rock art, rock arches and a beautiful and unique ecosystem of plants, birds and animals. The tours end with a unique way to cross from one country to another, via a border post which has a road coming into it from the South African side, but only a path on the Lesotho side.

4 DAY TOUR

DAY 1: Drive from Sani Lodge through the historic area of East Griqualand to Masakala Community Guest House near the town of Matatiele. Spend a cultural afternoon in the village of Masakala, visiting the three African communites who live there, namely the Xhosa, Sotho and Phuti. Dinner and spend the night at Masakala.

DAY 2: After breakfast and a leisurely stroll around the village, drive north to the beautiful and little-used road pass to Ramatseliso’s Gate border post. Cross into Lesotho and drive the scenic route along Lesotho’s southern boundary to the oldest national park in the country, Sehlabathebe. Time for an afternoon stroll among weird rock formations and mysterious rock pools. Stay the night in the Park Lodge.

DAY 3: After breakfast, a National Parks hiking guide will take us on a day of exploration of the wonders of Sehlabathebe. Climb to the overhanging mountain Kepising, swim in the pool at the bottom of the Tsoelikana Waterfall and experience the unique flora and fauna. (For the keen horse rider, this day can be spent riding around the park). Second night in the Park Lodge.

DAY 4: Today, a special border crossing. The National Parks guide will lead you on foot or horseback down the bridal trail leading to the South African border post at Bushman’s Nek. There is only a path on the Lesotho side of this border post! The vehicle will drive around and meet you at the bottom of this beautiful journey and return you to Sani Lodge.

3 DAY TOUR
This tour is similar to the 4 day tour, except that we do not visit Masakala. Day 1 travels directly from Sani Lodge to Sehlabathebe arriving in early afternoon.

2 DAY TOUR
This is a quickie: just up and down!! As for 3 day tour except that we do not have a full day to spend in the Park.

Prices are all inclusive of transport, guides, accommodation and meals

REQUIRED: VALID PASSPORT(Please click here for Lesotho visa requirements)

YOU BRING Please download the KIT LIST FOR PONY TREKKING TRIPS (click on the link)

NOTE : The Park lodge in Sehlabathebe has a rather suspect booking system and so there will be occasions when we arrive there and find it is full. In these cases, we will stay at one of the accommodation facilities outside the park in Sehlabathebe village itself.