Surrounded by South Africa on all sides, but separated from it by the massive Drakensberg and Maluti mountain ranges, the mountain kingdom of Lesotho is small and round in shape, situated on a plateau of more than 3,281 feet (1,000 m), with peaks that They reach elevations of over 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Sani Pass is a stunning entry point to Lesotho from South Africa’s Drakensberg National Park and is the gateway to the ‘Roof of Africa’ scenic route, linking the magnificent scenery of the two mountain ranges.
Popularly described as the “Kingdom in the Sky”, the elevated highlands are characterized by the majestic mountain scenery, the fresh mountain air and the simple serenity of the traditional lifestyle of its people. Pony trekking is one of the best ways to experience the Lesotho highlands, spending time in remote Basotho villages scattered among the grassy hills, where waterfalls saturate the surrounding rocks with rainbow-colored mist and crystal-clear streams. that traverse the landscape. The region is also perfect for those who prefer to test the safety of their own two feet, with miles of lonely scenery to appreciate, an abundance of trout in the rivers and dams, and the reassurance of a warm and friendly welcome in the rugged mountain hamlets. The Central Highlands are home to the highest waterfall in southern Africa, Maletsunyane Falls near Semonkong, meaning “Place of Smoke”, which thunders from a height of 624ft (192m) and reaches its most spectacular during the season of summer rains.
From the heights of the Maluti mountains, the land slopes down to the western lowlands, where the main cities are located and where two-thirds of the population live. Maseru, the capital, is a fascinating city that contrasts modern and traditional lifestyles. Blanket-clad horsemen dodge traffic jams on their way to market, and woven crafts are displayed on busy sidewalks outside new glass buildings filled with smug office workers.
Time in Lesotho will allow visitors to experience an African country filled with extraordinary allure, a realm of rugged beauty and unchanging culture that remains natural and largely unaffected by tourism.
Climatic conditions in Lesotho vary greatly depending on altitude. Summer is the hot and rainy season from October to April, with the hottest days in January and February, and the most rain between March and May and October and November. Days are sunny with afternoon thunderstorms, and temperatures range from 30°C (86°F) in the lowlands to cooler temperatures as altitude increases, averaging 18°C (64° F) in the mountains. Snow falls mainly in winter from May to September, but it can occur in the mountains at any time of the year. Winter can be very cold, especially in the highlands, but the days are usually clear and sunny. Temperatures can drop to 20°F (-7°C) in the lowlands and 0°F (-18°C) in the highlands. At any time of the year, the weather can change very quickly in the highlands, from hot sunshine to mist, rain and freezing temperatures.
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