Lesotho has a treasure trove of Bushmen (San) rock art. The country is liberally sprinkled with such sites and many of the pictures have important information for the historian, depicting traditions, hunting methods and techniques, and a way of living that is long forgotten. The wealth of rock art is attributable to the wonderful sandstone formations of the region, where nature has formed cliff overhangs which provided the ideal shelter for early man. It was on the walls that San have left us the valuable legacy of their paintings.

Hospitality

Just as much of the beauty of Lesotho is secret and understated, so is the hospitality. Apart from two large international-standard hotels in Maseru, there are plenty of accommodation possibilities. Some idyllic retreats are found in exceptionally remote spots, where the quality of welcome and comfort is first class. Country lodges are tastefully built with local materials such as sandstone or basalt adorned with thatch roofing to fit in with the environment.

The Basotho people are warm and hospitable. As a rule and when approached courteously Basotho are happy to share glimpses of their traditional life with the visitor which often is to first approach a village headman or chief before engaging villagers. The pristine condition in which most Basotho keep the insides of their huts is legend. And the inside of these traditional homes are adorned with fascinating decorations of intricate patterns. Many household implements or domestic necessities are the product of fine crafts-manship whish has been acquired through the generations.

LESOTHO MUST DO ATTRACTIONS

Afriski mountain Resort: Africa’s highest Ski resort (3222m asl) attracts around 10,000 visitors during winter months every year. After all day skiing and snowboading activities sample a palatable Lesotho cuisine at the Sky Restaurant and enjoy the taste of Maloti beer at highest Pub in Africa located at Sani Pass.

Katse Dam: Enjoy a cruise with high speed boats and take a tour at the highest man made dam in Africa with the dam wall of about 185m high, 710m across and stretches 60km upstream. The Katse Alpine Botanical Gardens which displays the country’s most diverse mountain flora and plant heritage in a natural setting is a must see attraction.

Maletsunyane Waterfalls: 196m single drop – the highest in the region offers rock climbing activities and exciting abseiling at 204m abseil at Maletsunyane Falls which holds the Guinness World Record of being the longest commercially operated single drop abseil.

Pony trekking: Basotho pony - sure-footed and gentle horse bred in Lesotho deliver passengers to areas of scenic beauty such as Thaba Putsoa Mountains and stunning Ketane waterfalls. Hiking is also a very popular for those enthusiast and Backpackrs who loves to explore the mountain tracks.