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Things to do in Lesotho
The only country in the world entirely above 1,000 metres elevation, a mountain kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, and a horseback riding and pony trekking culture unlike anywhere else in Africa.
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Go Basotho pony trekking through the mountains
AdventureA traditional form of transport in this famously mountainous country, now one of the most distinctive adventure activities in Southern Africa.
Drive or hike the Sani Pass into the Maluti Mountains
AdventureOne of the most dramatic mountain pass roads in Africa, connecting South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal to Lesotho's high plateau via steep switchbacks.
Ski or snowboard at Afriski Mountain Resort
AdventureA genuine ski resort in the high Maluti Mountains, a rarity anywhere in sub-Saharan Africa given the region's typically warm climate.
Visit the Katse Dam, one of Africa's largest arch dams
CultureA major engineering feat as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, with tours explaining its significance to the country's economy.