Malealea Lodge & Pony Trek Centre

Wigbert Vogely of DED, Quthing Wildlife Trust and Malealea Lodge, are in partnership with the Quthing District Communities to promote Tourism in this unexplored and beautiful area of Southern Lesotho.
Eaton, M. 2005: Kingdom in the clouds. “Drive Out” magazine. Ed.11, June-September 2005; p46-52.

Malealea is a good base to start your Lesotho Tour, staying 2 - 3 nights with all the Malealea attractions.

Ha Liphapang – tours and activities Bushman Paintings in the Tsatsane Valley (+/- 3hrs hike or horse ride from Ha Liphapang) : You will have a journey back in time. Stunning rock art gives you an idea of the long vanished bushman culture. Mystical creatures give witness of the bushman spiritual world and the numerous painted animals give an impression of the once rich mammalian fauna of southern Lesotho. Tsatsane Valley (+/- 8hrs ride return from Ha Liphapang) : You will see the bushman paintings and proceed to the end of the Tsatsane valley to see stunning waterfalls. Chances to see the rare Mountain Baboons are pretty good! Sebapala Valley (+/- 16hrsreturn from Ha Liphapang) : A long but probably one of the most beautiful riding tours in the entire district! Various bushman paintings, waterfalls, an outstanding scenery, vulture colonies, eagles, baboons and forests of wild bamboo prove that Lesotho is still a place of wild and stunning nature. Guided Walks of various durations Accommodation: Basic 4x4 Campsite Local huts Horse Rides & Trout Fishing

Self-driven, guided tours to the Letseng-la-Letsie area Letseng-la- Letsie - the Lake of Letsie is located at approx. 2400m a.s,l, in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg. The scenery is stunning and Bearded Vultures and Cape Griffon can be seen frequently. In summer this place is teeming with White Storks. Even the Vaal Rhebok occurs here. Tours from Moroosi Chalets: Letseng-la-Letsie – Ongeluksnek (+/- 6hrs) : You will drive in your own vehicle, accompanied by your guide to Letseng-la-Letsie (approx. 11/2hrs (one way) and from there to the Ongeluksnek Pass (consider an additional ½ hour), which used to be a border gate to South Africa. You will enjoy a tremendous view from there. Take your time to take easy walks along the pass and/or around the lake. On the way back to the Moorosi chalets you will be guided through the Upper Quthing River Valley with the opportunity to see bushman paintings. Note: For this tour you will require a 4x4 or at least a vehicle with a good ground clearance

Ha Tlhaku – day - & overnight trips Ha Tlhaku is located in the beautiful Qhoali River Valley. This village is a horse rider’s heaven. Several tours ranging from 1 to 10 hours are offered to explore the scenic landscape of Ha Tlhaku. The horses are well mannered and ideal for first time riders as well as for experienced horse( wo)men. A vulture restaurant (feeding place) will be established in the near future. You reach Ha Tlhaku, coming from the Mooosi chalets, in about 1hrs time. You can make up your mind whether you just want to go on a 1-day’s trip or whether you want to stay over and enjoy cultural life and true Basotho hospitality. Thaba Kholo (approx. 8-10hrs): On your way to the colony of Cape Griffons at Thaba Kholo you will enjoy one of the most scenic areas of the Ha Tlhaku area. River Valleys, steep cliffs, fantastic views into South Africa and a diverse fauna & flora are the assets that turn this horse ride into an unforgettable experience. Drakens Rock (approx. 8hrs): You will ride through a remote and isolated area of the southern Drakensberg up to the border of South Africa. Chances to see Bearded Vultures and antelope are pretty good! Medium riding skills required. Thaba Ntso ( approx. 6hrs): You will ride along river valleys and remote cattle posts. You will cover steep s lopes (medium riding skills required) and enjoy the scenery. With a bit of luck you might see the elusive Vaal Rhebok and the endemic Bald Ibis.

Guided Walks of various durations