Once I reached the amazing Mafika Lisu Point I decided to head to the village near Thaba-Tseka to have a better insight into the way local people live. Together with a lovely guide friend, I had the opportunity to meet her. Their hospitality and genuineness were impressive. Typical dwellings, simple and very basic. Yet, the… Continue reading Tale of two families, Lesotho and Iran
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Theoba Park for Maliba Lodge, Lesotho
Ts'ehlanyane National Park is located in the Maloti Mountains in Leribe District at a height of 2600m. It is only one of two national parks in Lesotho and makes up an integral part of the greater Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Park. The name. 'Ts'ehlanyane' means the berg bamboo and is of high cultural significance to the Basotho people.… Continue reading Theoba Park for Maliba Lodge, Lesotho
Border crossing at Lesotho/South Africa
Having visited Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein, I decided to enter the Kingdom of the Sky - Lesotho. I took the long-distance bus to the city of Ladybrand. Still far away from the point of entry. Luckily enough, a local trade woman gave me a lift to the border, or actually, we crossed the border together,… Continue reading Border crossing at Lesotho/South Africa
Mafika Lisiu Pass to Sani Top, Lesotho
One of the highest roads in the country, Mafika Lisiu Pass is a mountain pass at 3090m (10,137ft) above sea level. Located in the northern part of Lesotho, Mafika offers amazing views of alpine-type flora. The road to the summit was built in the 90s of the XX century and crosses the Maloti Range. The… Continue reading Mafika Lisiu Pass to Sani Top, Lesotho
Exploring the Kome Caves: A National Heritage Site in Lesotho
Classified as a National Heritage Site, Kome Caves are a group of mud cave dwellings located in the district of Berea in Lesotho. The area is still inhabited by the descendants of the original people who built the little homes. Along with Eswatini, it is one of the few amazing locations I had the opportunity… Continue reading Exploring the Kome Caves: A National Heritage Site in Lesotho
Frog on the border 