Trails: Lesotho

Drakensberg-Mafadi Peak
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Injisuthi Lesotho
Description: With a height of 3450m above sea level, the Mafadi is the highest mountain in South Africa. The summit of the Mafadi is shared with Lesotho in the Central region of the Drakensberg and is most easily accessed from the Injisuthi Base Camp. This camp, equipped with chalets, campsites and a small shop. Since the first day was only a 10km walk and a 700m ascent. Day 2 - Centenary Hut (2200m) to upper Injisuthi cave (3300m) The cave was rated as very comfortable and kept the cold wind well outside. Day 3 - Injisuthi Cave (~3300) to Marble Baths (1800m) via Mafadi (3450m) 45 hours from base camp to summit. Day 4 - Marble Baths (1800m) to Injisuthi Base Camp (1500m). The Mafadi requires high fitness levels and an adventurous attitude. Note that water needs to be properly planned, since several parts of the route follow ridges. The "thin air" between 2500m-3500m should be taken into consideration when coming from sea level.
Enquiries: KZN Wildlife Reservations
Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1000
Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1001
e-mail: webmail@kznwildlife.com
Web: http://www.kznwildlife.com .

Malealea
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Malealea
Description: Various options: up to six day outings; accommodation in lodge at base; catering available; basic huts on trail. 16 - 20 persons maximum, minimum 2 persons
Enquiries: Malealea Lodge & Pony Trekking Centre
Tel: + 27 (0)51 447-3200
Fax: + 27 (0)51 448-3001
Cell: + 27 (0)82 552 4215
e-mail: malealea@mweb.co.za

Malealea Pony Trekking
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Malealea
Description: From 4 hours to 4 days; ponies for hire; accommodation in Basotho villages; 16 - 20 persons maximum, minimum 2 persons; winters very cold
Enquiries: Malealea Lodge & Pony Trekking Centre
Tel: + 27 (0)51 447-3200
Fax: + 27 (0)51 448-3001
Cell: + 27 (0)82 552 4215
e-mail: malealea@mweb.co.za

Basotho Pony Trekking
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Maseru
Description: 2 hours to 7 days pony treks; accommodation in Basotho villages; self-catering; guides available
Enquiries: Basotho Pony Trekking

Frasers Semonkong Lodge
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Maseru
Description: Horse trails fom 3 hours to 5 days; self-catering cottages; camping at Letane camp; extra charge for guides; max 10, no children under 12; explore Malutis and visit Maletsunyane falls; very cold in winter
Enquiries: Frasers Semonkong Lodge
Tel: + 27 (0)5192 2730 or 3106
Fax: + 27 (0)5192 3313

Frasers Semonkong Lodge
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Maseru [Back to Top]
Description: 15-20km per day trails fom 3 hours to 5 days; average - difficult; max 10; self-catering cottages; camping at Letane camp; extra charge for guides; explore Malutis and visit Maletsunyane falls; very cold in winter
Enquiries: Frasers Semonkong Lodge
Tel: + 27 (0)51 92 2730 or 3106
Fax: + 27 (0)51 92 3313