Drakensberg Adventures Southern Lesotho

Join us on this voyage of exploration as we visit a totally untouched part of Lesotho, staying in community run tourism ventures in remote villages and hiking and/or horse riding to beautiful, seldom visited areas, deep in the spectacular mountains between the mighty Senqu river valley and the southern border of Lesotho!

The route from Sani Lodge travels through the rich farming lands of East Griqualand in South Africa to the town of Matatiele. From there, we travel north, climbing the Qachas Nek Pass and crossing into Lesotho. We then travel west, across the southern part of Lesotho, initially following the tremendous valley of the Senqu (Orange) river as it drains the highlands of Lesotho. To the south of this main road lies a very remote mountainous area between the Senqu river and the southern border with South Africa. It is this fascinating, seldom visited part of the country that we concentrate on in these tours.

5 DAY TOUR
DAY 1
Sani Lodge via Qachas Nek border post to Ha Thlaku village. Arrive late afternoon, possibility for a short hike. Overnight in village accommodation in this community tourism enterprise.

DAY 2
Horse Ride to the edge of the escarpment (border with SA). This is a very long ride – 8 hours in the saddle and will appeal to the more experience rider. Other more gentle riding options exist, as well as hiking options, all led by local guides. In the late afternoon, we travel on to Moorosi Chalets where we stay the night.

DAY 3
Full day exploring the area which includes the historical battlefield of Mount Moorosi and a series of great swimming pools in the Quthing river nearby. Overnight at Moorosi Chalets.

DAY 4
Travel to Quthing to see the dinosaur footprints and the 19^th century mission cave house at Masitise. Travel 50km off the main route to the community tourism enterprise in the remote village of Ha Liphapang. Afternoon horse-riding or hiking into remote valleys to superb Bushman painting sites.

DAY 5

Return via the beautiful and little used pass through the mountains at Ongeluksnek. The route follows the Quthing river valley and climbs deep into the mountains, past villages where vehicles are seldom seen. The last section to the border passes the unique alpine lake, Letseng-la-Letsie. The road from Ongeluksnek returns to Sani Lodge via Matatiele.

4 DAY TOUR
As for the 5 day trip, but excluding the day at Ha Thlaku. Day 1 drives direct from Sani Lodge to Moorosi Chalets.

3 DAY TOUR
This trip only goes to Ha Thlaku, spending a full day there doing the long horse-ride to the edge of the escarpment – 8 hours in the saddle and appealing to the more experienced rider. We stay the second night at Ha Thlaku and have part of the morning of day 3 to ride some more or do a short hike before setting off on the return journey.

NOTE: Tour itineraries are flexible and can be tailor made to personal interests and requirements.

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

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

YOU BRING warm clothing, raingear, day pack, hat, sunscreen, toiletries, towel. You do not require a sleeping bag. PASSPORTS ESSENTIAL. (Please click here for Lesotho visa requirements)