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Best time to visit Lesotho

  By Ian M Packham July 3, 2023 July 3, 2023 Best time to visit, Lesotho
A pair of traditional stone built rondavel huts on Sani Pass, Lesotho

Lesotho sits surrounded entirely by South Africa. But it’s not enough to assume the best time to visit South Africa is also the best time to visit Lesotho. This mountainous realm – one of Africa’s few remaining national monarchies – isn’t called the ‘kingdom of the sky’ for nothing. Soaring… Continue reading

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Best 9 things to do in Lesotho

  By Ian M Packham September 1, 2022 November 2, 2023 Best things to do, Guides, Lesotho

Lesotho shouldn’t be dismissed as South Africa’s unofficial tenth province. Although completely encircled by South Africa, and closely linked politically and economically, life in this mountain kingdom is very different. Those looking for the best 9 things to do in Lesotho will find a heady mix of culture, natural beauty… Continue reading

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Top National Parks in Lesotho

  By Ian M Packham July 15, 2021 July 18, 2023 Africa, Guides, Lesotho, Top national parks
High altitude grasslands leading to attractive mountain peaks that are home to the flocks of Lesotho's shepherds

Fully surrounded by South Africa, Lesotho is one of just a handful of monarchies in Africa. The only independent state that lies entirely above 1,000 metres, it’s sometimes called the ‘kingdom in the sky’. Although Lesotho is primarily known for its cultural attractions, linked to the Basotho majority, the country… Continue reading

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