Considered a hidden gem in the Southern parts of Africa, Lesotho is an idyllic destination for an off-the-beat vacation packed with trekking expeditions and exciting adventures.
Tsehlanyane National Park
Tucked away in the Southern Maluti mountains, Tsehlanyane is easily the most accessible National park in Lesotho. The park boasts panoramic mountain vistas, a variety of floral and bird life, stunning cascades not to mention some amazing hiking and horseback trails. The place is also known for its exotic woodland habitats and high altitudes.
Maseru
Known as the capital and the largest urban centre of Lesotho, Maseru might be an ideal destination for you to whisk away into the urban cityscapes. The town’s most famous landmark is the Besotho Hat, a gift shop selling a plethora of traditional Lesotho artefacts and collectables. Interestingly, this charming town also shelters an array of tailors, restaurants, and bars not to mention hotels in Lesotho the likes of chic Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino, stationed a stone’s throw from the largest shopping malls, eateries and other city attractions.
Bokong
Get into your thick boots and head over to Bokong for an exquisite expedition at Bokong, a hotspot in Lesotho for hiking, horse riding and camping. Interestingly, one cannot miss the stunning Lepaqoa Waterfall and surrounding Bokong Reserve while on a trekking expedition to this wonderful hill town.
Leribe
Leribe is certainly the best place to catch a glimpse of the authentic Lesotho life. Teeming with low-rise shacks and tin homes, the sun-soaked streets of this little Lesotho town are a view not to be missed by any traveller. What’s more? This exotic town is also home to a local marketplace, an Anglican church, a craft centre and English-style statues.
