Malealea Via Morija Tour

Lesotho Overland – 1 Night / 2 Days

Day 1: Maseru – Matsieng – Morija – Malealea

All Meals – Own Cost

After breakfast, we take a 45-minute drive to the Morija Museum & Archives (where cultural items, historical artifacts, and archives are preserved) via Matsieng, the place of origin of the royal family. We then continue with a short 15-minute drive to Morija, a historic destination known for its rich heritage. Morija is home to the oldest church in the country.

The tour continues to Malealea, one of Lesotho’s well-known pony trekking centers. Upon arrival at Malealea, the group will take part in village activities, such as visiting the local school and enjoying a guided walk through the village, interacting with community members.

A visit to a traditional Sangoma (healer/herbalist) can also be arranged for those interested. Basotho ponies will be available for guests who wish to explore nearby waterfalls on horseback. A local band may also be arranged for evening entertainment while dinner is being served.

Overnight at Malealea Lodge

Day 2: Malealea – San Rock Art Hike – Maseru

Breakfast Included

After breakfast, we embark on a 3-hour guided hike to view the San rock art paintings. These ancient artworks offer fascinating insight into the region’s early inhabitants and cultural history.

After returning to the lodge for lunch, we depart for Maseru Airport, where the tour concludes.

End of Tour

Highlights of the Tour

Morija Museum and Archives

Morija Church

Scott Hospital (birthplace of the reigning King of Lesotho)

Dinosaur footprints

Cultural artifacts (Basotho hat and traditional attire)

Pony trekking

Visit to Bushman paintings

Rock pools

Waterfalls and gorge walks

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 this tour will travel through rural, largely unspoiled African terrain. Therefore, it is necessary to travel with a flexible and tolerant mindset.

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 unavailable in some areas.

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 provide hot water.

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.