Ha Kome/ Semonkong Tour

Lesotho Overland Tour – 2 Nights / 3 Days

Day 1: Maseru – TY – Ha Kome – Thaba-Bosiu – Roma – Semonkong

All Meals – Own Cost

Depart from Maseru or the airport after breakfast. We begin our tour by traveling to TY, the capital town of the Berea District, where we will stop to shop for local crafts. We then proceed to the Ha Kome Cave Dwellings in the Berea District. These caves have been declared a national heritage site, and some of the original families are still living in them today.

Our journey continues to Thaba-Bosiu, where the Basotho nation was born. The name Thaba-Bosiu means “Mountain at Night.” Here, you will enjoy a rich cultural and heritage experience and gain insight into how Moshoeshoe I and his people moved from Mekhoaneng to Thaba-Bosiu, and why they chose to settle there.

After lunch, we drive to Roma, home to the National University of Lesotho, where we stop to enjoy views of the university, bird watching, and photography. Without spending too much time in this small town, we continue along Lesotho’s rugged roads, capturing scenic views as we head to Semonkong, known as “The Place of Smoke.”

Semonkong is home to the magnificent Maletsunyane Falls, the highest single-drop waterfall in Southern Africa at 204 meters. We arrive in Semonkong in the evening, where the group can relax and enjoy local entertainment over dinner after a long but rewarding road trip.

Overnight at Semonkong Lodge

Day 2: Semonkong – Adventure and Exploration

Breakfast Included

After breakfast, the group will embark on a variety of outdoor activities. There is a wide range of options to choose from:

A tour to see the mighty Maletsunyane Falls by hiking or pony trekking

A village or town tour

A 4x4 excursion to nearby gorges and small waterfalls

Training for abseiling (for those participating in the abseiling experience)

Guests staying for the abseiling activity will continue their training and preparation while enjoying the stunning natural surroundings.

Overnight at Semonkong Lodge

Day 3: Semonkong – Maseru

Breakfast Included

After breakfast, those who wish to experience abseiling will visit the waterfall and participate in the activity, while the rest of the group may relax at the lodge or take part in optional activities such as village tours or 4x4 rides.

After lunch, we depart for Maseru, where the tour concludes.

Highlights of the Tour

National University of Lesotho

Bird watching

Pony trekking

Caves

Dinosaur footprints

Cultural village

Maletsunyane Falls

Bushman paintings

Mountain Fortress of Moshoeshoe I

Historical sites

Hiking to the top of the mountain

Handicraft center

Royal graves

END OF TOUR

Important Information:

The cost is based on a minimum of 2 people and is quoted per person.

Valid passports are essential.

Please advise your nationality, as Lesotho has visa restrictions for certain countries.

Included:

All accommodations and meals as indicated

Transport in a 4x4 vehicle

Two airport transfers

Driver/Guide fees

Mineral water

Excluded:

Personal expenses and insurance

Beverages and alcohol

All entry fees

Tips for the guide

Sleeping bags

General Information – Lesotho Overland Tours

Every guest on tour will be traveling through rural and largely unspoiled African terrain. Therefore, it is necessary to travel with a flexible and open-minded attitude.

Accommodations, bathroom facilities, and meals are, in most places, very basic, simple, and rustic.

Most lunch stops are based on packed lunches or picnic meals.

Toilet facilities along the route are very limited or, in some areas, unavailable.

We reserve the right to alter routes or itineraries should circumstances such as weather conditions, road conditions, or unforeseen obstacles require it.

Some accommodations use generators for electricity, which are switched off at 22:00, and gas geysers for hot water supply.

Please note: Katse Dam Lodge has 8 double rooms, 6 single rooms, and flats that can accommodate up to 12 people. Some rooms share bathrooms (for example, Rooms 1 and 2 share a bathroom).

Please bring soft bags only for this trip.