Visual tour of Lesotho

Lesotho is an enclosed country within South Africa set up on a high mountain-top plateau that was shaped by 30 million years of volcanic lava flowing, forming a 1.5-kilometre thick basalt layer. For the past 150 million years, water erosion formed the beautiful valleys and dragon-like cliff line that separates Lesotho from South Africa on the east side. The kingdom in the sky was created in 1827 by the beloved and wise king Moshoeshoe and a fascinating destination to travel through.

Here is a compilation of our best shots capturing the essence of the Reunion Island to inspire you. Let us take you on a visual tour through the country to inspire you for your next trip! Don’t forget, sharing is caring!

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Portrait of two Basotho children in the traditional blanket, Lesotho.

Portrait of two Basotho children, Lesotho

Mountain reedbuck, Sani Pass, South Africa

The last laces of Sani Pass, South Africa

Early morning in Libibing village in the mountains of Eastern Lesotho.

Early morning in Libibing, Lesotho

Portrait of an old Basotho man in traditional cloth at his rondavel, Lesotho

Portrait of an old Basotho man at his rondavel, Lesotho

Early morning in Libibing, Lesotho

Young Basotho shepherd wearing the traditional wool blanket, and walking with donkeys in Lesotho.

Young Basotho shepherd wearing the traditional blanket, Lesotho

Traditional village with rondavels and drying laundry, Lesotho

Traditional village, Lesotho

Portrati of a young Basotho girl in traditional cloth with clay sun protection on her face, Lesotho.

Potrait of a Basotho girl, Lesotho

A remote village in Lesotho at the col of a mountain.

Landscape of Lesotho

Basotho woman using a grinding stone to make homemade beer in Malubelube, Lesotho.

Grinding to make beer, Lesotho

Shadows of Basotho people on the roof of a rondavel at sunset, Lesotho.

Shadows on the roof at sunset, Lesotho

Angora goat in Lesotho

Photo taken from the horseback with the head of the horse as the foreground, and the mountains of Lesotho and the Orange River in the background.

Pony trekking Lesotho: Orange River.

Young shepherd in traditional clothes herding angora goats in the mountains of Lesotho

Young shepherd, pony trek, Lesotho

Woman cooking pap in the morning in a village in Lesotho.

Woman cooking pap in the morning, pony trek, Lesotho

Traditional Basotho rondavel overlooking the mountains, Lesotho.

Traditional rondavel overlooking the mountains of Lesotho

Rock dassies on Sani Pass, South Africa

Writer Claire Lessiau horseback riding in Lesotho

Claire and Marcella

Travel tips:

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Want to read more about Lesotho and find out about another green way of exploring it? Ceck out this great article.
Check out this interactive map for the specific details to help you plan your trip and more articles and photos (zoom out) about the area! Here is a short tutorial to download it.