 By Roxanne Reid
It’s a small landlocked country in Southern Africa. Yet for its size it packs quite a punch. There are sweeping mountainous landscapes, remarkable places to visit and lots of fun things to do in Lesotho.
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 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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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?  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.
 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.
 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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