Lesotho Horse Riding - Pony Trekking Tour

Lesotho Pony Trekking / Horse Riding – 3 Nights / 4 Days

Day 1: Transfer from Port Elizabeth to Malealea Lodge

All Meals Included

Pick up early in the morning at approximately 07:30 from the lodge in Port Elizabeth and transfer to Maseru, Lesotho.

Arrival in the late afternoon at Malealea Lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain surroundings.

Overnight: Malealea Lodge

Day 2: Pony Trek to Ha Lebona and Ribaneng Falls

All Meals Included

Depart after breakfast with a local guide and packhorse for a pony trek of approximately 7 hours (about 21 km).

About halfway along the route, there is a small café at Ha Lebona, where you can buy cold drinks and beer.

Upon arrival at the village, leave your gear in the hut accommodation and take a short walk to the bottom of the Ribaneng Waterfall.

The waterfall is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and offers a refreshing stop during the trek.

Overnight: Rural Village Huts

Day 3: Return Trek to Malealea Lodge

All Meals Included

Return to Malealea Lodge after breakfast.

You may request the circular route back to the lodge, which follows a slightly different trail alongside the Ribaneng River.

The journey usually takes about 4–5 hours, depending on your fitness level and the pace of the group.

After arriving back at the lodge, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Overnight: Malealea Lodge

Day 4: Scenic Drive to Semonkong and Departure to Maseru

All Meals Included

After a hearty breakfast, depart for an exciting scenic journey across the Thaba Putswa Range via Makheka’s Pass toward Semonkong, also known as “The Place of Smoke.”

A viewpoint stop at 2,260 meters allows you to admire the spectacular scenery before reaching the summit of Makheka’s Pass at 2,860 meters, offering panoramic views of valleys and farmlands below.

The surrounding grasslands are dotted with yellow Euryops flowers, white Arum lilies, and the bright red and yellow colors of Red-Hot Pokers, along with many other wildflowers.

Enjoy a packed lunch along the route as the road becomes rugged before and after the summit.

In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Maletsunyane Falls, the longest single-drop waterfall in Southern Africa (204 meters). The falls can be visited by mountain bike, pony, or hiking, with a round-trip duration of approximately 3 hours.

After the visit, continue toward Maseru Airport.

On the way, travel along the tar road to Roma, climbing steadily to the top of Nkesi’s Pass (2,010 meters), where you can enjoy superb views of the 3,096-meter Thaba Putswa Range.

Just before reaching Roma, the road descends through spectacular white sandstone rock formations and valleys. Nearby lies Thaba Telle Mountain (2,530 meters), a popular but challenging climb for mountaineers.

Roma is the principal center of the Roman Catholic Church in Lesotho and has been home to the National University of Lesotho since 1964. The town was founded in 1862, when King Moshoeshoe I granted the land to Bishop Allard and Father Gerard.

Arrival at Maseru Airport for departure.

Tour Ends

Valid passports are essential for travel to Lesotho.

Included:

All accommodations

All meals

Two airport transfers

Driver / Guide services

Pony trekking guide

Packhorse to carry luggage and food supplies

Excluded:

Personal insurance and personal expenses

Tips for guides

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Entry fees