The Lesotho Tour

The mountain kingdom of Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, but its people take pride in their unique culture and lifestyle. We use a 4x4 vehicle to access the kingdom. No other tourists visit this area. It is truly remote, providing a glimpse into a less "Westernised" lifestyle. With its mountain views, rivers, and fertile valleys the area is breathtakingly beautiful.

The day begins from the lodge – guests are taken via a rugged pass and deep into a wild and untouched part of Lesotho. We do not spend the day inside a land-rover — instead we stop frequently to explore on foot. We visit cave paintings and hike past wild peach trees. There are opportunities to try the traditional food and beer, and spend time in a Lesotho village.

The experience is not a synthetic one where a "cultural village" has been built especially for tourists. The trip has been designed and involves members of the community. Local schools welcome visitors as do herd boys with their rough, handmade musical instruments. We are assisting a school in the area.

After a day filled with new sights, sounds, and even tastes, the group is driven back over the border to reach the lodge by nightfall, but the images of the day remain.