Lesotho

South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini Travel Guide

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Two horsemen looking Maletsunyane Falls, Highlands, Lesotho

Two horsemen looking Maletsunyane Falls, Highlands, Lesotho

Overview

Beautiful, culturally rich, affordable and easily accessible from Durban and Johannesburg, mountainous Lesotho (le-soo-too) is a vastly underrated travel destination. The contrast with South Africa could not be more striking, with the Basotho people's distinct personality and the altitudinous terrain's topographical extremes. Even a few days in Lesotho’s hospitable mountain lodges and trading posts will give you a fresh perspective on Southern Africa.

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