- Address: 150 km north of Maseru, Lesotho;
- Area: 5600 hectares.
The main attractions of the kingdom of Lesotho are its natural resources. One of the most visited places here is Tshehlanyane National Park. This park is located in the area of Leribe at the confluence of two rivers: Tshehlanyane and Holomo. The area of Leribe borders on the north with the Buta-Bute region , famous for its mountain skiing attractions for tourists.
Tshehlanyane National Park occupies about 5,600 hectares of area among the mountains of Maluti. The name of the park from the local adverb can be translated as "The Swampy Place".
What to see?
The main feature of the park are Aboriginal tribes living here. For tourists, special excursions to their villages are organized here, revealing the everyday life of these tribes. In addition, tourists can buy from local residents handicrafts made of sheep wool, textiles or mohair. Most often, national clothes of the people of Lesotho - woolen blankets - are taken for memory here.
Since the park is located in remote areas, rare specimens of plants, insects and animals are preserved here. For example, only here there is a rare species of bamboo Berg, rare flowers Phygelius capensis, a rare species of butterflies Mestisella Sirinx, rare species of birds such as bearded and earthen woodpecker. Most rare animals and plants are collected in a specially organized botanical garden, where excursions for tourists are held.
Where to stay?
In the Tshehlanyane National Park, tourists have the opportunity to stay for a few nights in order to see as many of the park's attractions as possible. The park has a special camping area, houses and chalets are being rented. There is also a store on the campsite that has all the necessary goods for travelers: food, drinks, fuel, firewood and other things.
The most popular hotels for stopping here are:
- Maliba Mountain Lodge. The cost of living in a standard room during the day will be from $ 100. Free parking and a restaurant are available on site, where you can order local or European cuisine for a fee. The hotel staff offers a variety of hiking, horseback riding and cycling tours to the main interesting places of the park. The duration of the route is from 2 to 6 hours.
- Maliba River Lodge 3 *. The price for a standard room starts from $ 50 per night. A complimentary breakfast is included in the price of the stay. The hotel also provides an opportunity to visit various tourist routes in the park.
- Maliba Riverside Huts. The houses are located at a distance from the main building, at a distance of about 2 km. The price for a double accommodation starts here from $ 40.
- Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino. The price for a double accommodation starts from $ 128. The hotel has a swimming pool, parking, gym and restaurant.
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