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Boutique hotels in Lesotho
Lesotho is the Kingdom in the Sky, where mountain lodges offer pony trekking, hiking and the highest ski resort in Africa.
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Lesotho by setting
Lesotho is entirely above 1,400 meters, a country of high plateaus, gorges and villages where many people still wear blankets and ride ponies. Visitors come to hike, ride and take in the wide mountain scenery from simple, welcoming lodges.
The lowlands and the capital
Maseru, the capital, sits in the west on the border with South Africa and serves mainly as a business hub. Roma, nearby, is a university town in a valley beneath sandstone cliffs.
The mountains
Malealea and Semonkong are the best-known bases for pony trekking and hiking, while Katse Dam and Sani Pass are the gateways to the high mountains. Afriski offers snow in winter and mountain biking in summer.
When to go
Summer, from November to March, brings green hills and afternoon storms. Winter, from June to August, is cold and snowy in the mountains.
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Questions about Lesotho
Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Lesotho?
Malealea is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Lesotho, followed by Semonkong and Afriski.
What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Lesotho have?
Our 5 destinations in Lesotho are 4 mountains and 1 lake & river.