4-day ‘Switzerland of Africa’/Lesotho road trip

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Lesotho

Car

4 days

357 km

Take a drive up the mountains up the iconic Sani Pass.
Saddle up! Take a pony ride like the locals do.
Live life above 1400 meters. Lesotho is the only state in the world above 1000 meters.
Visit Maletsunyane waterfalls, one of the world’s highest waterfalls with a drop of 192 meters.
Photograph the epic landscapes.

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Author Bio

Ankitha RajendaranUnited Arab Emirates

Ankitha is the Director of Marketing for international restaurants in Dubai, a passionate traveler, and a self-described existentialist and nonconformist. When she’s not brewing a perfect cup of filter coffee or adding to her fridge magnet collection, she’s exploring the world with her husband, Anand. Together, they’ve journeyed to 104 countries across all seven continents, experiencing everything from Himalayan camping to the cherry blossoms of Japan and even the penguins of Antarctica. A Leo with an adventurous spirit, Ankitha proves that you don’t have to quit your job to travel. Instead, she’s mastered the art of balancing a demanding career with her wanderlust. Her blog is a heartfelt attempt to inspire others to embark on their own adventures, whether it’s their first or fiftieth trip.

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1	Land in Maseru and drive to Avani. Unfortunately, South Africa is the only point of entry into this tiny nation. You will have to fly from Johannesburg to Maseru with Airlink.	28.3	Avani Maseru Hotel
Day 2	Drive to Maletsunyane Waterfalls from your hotel. The best way to geth there is to drive from the capital (which takes about 2.5 hours) and then park and hike to the falls. If you are travelling in winter, you will have to check the weather ahead of time as the rain and snow makes these roads inaccessible! You can either head back to your hotel or stay at the Semonkong lodge for one night.	122	Maletsunyane Waterfalls
Day 3	After resting, drive to the Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, the birthplace of the Basatho People. If you enjoy deep diving into history and culture of the places you visit, then you shouldn't miss this attraction.	101	Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village
Day 4	Depart from the hotel/lodge back to the airport to fly back to Johannesburg.	106	Departure to Johannesburg