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Tours Details Day 1: An Extraordinary Bucket-List Adventure

Set off at 8:00 AM from Underberg in a comfortable, guided 4X4 vehicle, and begin your journey into the heart of Lesotho via the legendary Sani Pass. Our first stop is the charming Sani Top Church, where you can savor freshly baked bread and enjoy an enlightening talk about the Basotho people. As we traverse the Roof of Africa, we’ll make a stop at the picturesque Oxbow Lodge for a delicious lunch. After lunch we’ll uncover ancient secrets at the Dinosaur Footprints before heading to the Liphofung Rock Art and Interpretation Centre, where you’ll get to marvel at the fascinating Bushman paintings. Our journey then continues onto Leribe, where you’ll dine and spend the night in comfort at the Bird Haven Lodge.

Day 2: Discovering Lesotho’s Hidden History

After breakfast at 8:00 AM, we depart from Leribe to explore the Kome Caves—an extraordinary cave dwelling with intriguing historical tales dating back to the time of Lesotho’s ancient cannibals. We then head to the bustling city of Maseru for lunch at a local eatery. In the afternoon, we’ll journey into the scenic highlands to Semonkong Lodge, where you’ll unwind for the afternoon and enjoy an overnight stay surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Day 3: Majestic Falls and Scenic Return

Day 3 begins with an early breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by a choice between a scenic hike or a 4X4 ride to the stunning Maletsunyane Falls—an awe-inspiring 192-meter-high cascade. Named after the falls, Semonkong offers spectacular views of this natural wonder as it plunges from a basalt ledge.

After soaking in the beauty of the falls, we bid farewell to the Lesotho highlands and descend through picturesque passes, entering back into South Africa at the Qachas Nek border post. We’ll pause for lunch in Matatiele before returning to Underberg, ending a journey brimming with unparelled natural landscapes, thrilling adventure and cultural odyssey.