Category: Lesotho

Best African countries to visit for epic things to do

27/3/2019

Things to do in Africa :fly over Victoria Falls

By Roxanne Reid
Think African travel and chances are the first word that pops into your mind is safari. Much as I love wildlife and safari, there’s so much more to Africa than that. This collaborative post highlights some of the best African countries to visit for epic things to do, from scuba diving and surfing to hiking on the rim of a live volcano.

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Semonkong Lodge: how to fall in love with Lesotho

23/1/2019

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Tourist attractions in lesotho: Semonkong Lodge

By Roxanne Reid
Lesotho, mountain kingdom awash in streams and waterfalls, place of Basotho ponies, blankets, donkeys and gumboots. Just as picturesque as Switzerland when it’s green in summer or white in winter but with a lot fewer tourists. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Lesotho, especially if you venture into the highlands to Semonkong Lodge.

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Why to visit Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Lesotho

15/1/2019

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Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village accommodation, Lesotho

By Roxanne Reid
Thaba Bosiu, 24km from Lesotho’s capital of Maseru, is a national monument for its historical significance as the birthplace of the Basotho people. At the foot of the mountain is a place no visitor to the tiny landlocked country should miss. Find out why to visit Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Lesotho.

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Maliba Lodge, Lesotho – a romantic and honeymoon getaway

8/1/2019

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Romantic mountain getaway and honeymoon destination, Lesotho

By Roxanne Reid
Lesotho is an inspiring destination full of soaring mountains and rushing waterfalls. I love it for its scenery and people, its fascinating history (think Moshoeshoe’s visionary leadership) and its Basotho culture (think ponies, blankets and conical hats). Now there’s another reason: a romantic and honeymoon getaway at Maliba Lodge, Lesotho.

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The truth about Katse Lodge in Lesotho

19/12/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
Don’t you love it when something turns out better than you thought it would? Maybe our expectations of the Katse Lodge were just low, but it sure was a nice surprise. Twice. Read on to find out the truth about Katse Lodge in Lesotho.

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Which country is your secret Africa crush?

3/10/2017

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By Roxanne Reid
I’m a self-confessed Africa Addict. I love the wildlife, landscapes, food, people, culture and heritage of our continent. Anyone who knows Africa can’t help loving it. But have you ever wondered which country is your secret Africa crush? Which would make you happy and provide the best holiday experience?

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7 African travel highlights in 2012

31/12/2012

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2012 has been a fabulous year of travel, and I count myself truly lucky. But across the six African countries we visited, some experiences stood out as highlights. Here are seven of them; follow the links to find out why they were so special.

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12 things everyone should know about Katse

16/6/2012

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Even if you usually find engineering talk as enticing as imagining your parents having sex (eeuw!), it’s hard to resist the fascination of Lesotho’s Katse dam project once you stand next to the dam wall and discover just how bug-like you are by comparison. It’s even harder not to be impressed when you consider some of these facts that everyone should know.

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3 Lesotho passes you have to drive, including Sani Pass

16/5/2012

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Think Lesotho and what do you see? Blankets, ponies and Basotho hats? So do most people. But for me, it’s also about steep snaking Lesotho passes that take your breath away. You can’t avoid them – and you wouldn’t want to. Here are 3 Lesotho passes you have to drive, including Sani Pass.

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Kome Caves, cannibals and kids in Lesotho

28/2/2012

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Anyone can tell you that apart from the capital, Maseru, Lesotho is a bit off the beaten track. So too are some of the Lesotho attractions. But don't miss seeing the Kome Caves near the little village of Mateka.

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