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This capital city merges old and new Africa, from straw-thatched roofs to modern buildings. Water from the Maluti Mountains is stored behind this dam and supplied through subterranean tunnels to the Republic of South Africa. This is a source of water for Southern Africa. The caves have been used as a dwelling from the 19th century up to the present. Built up with clay and cattle dung, the caves house traditional lifestyles that are still passed on today. This is the second-largest dam in Lesotho. Compared to Katse Dam, this dam allows enjoyment of a vaster panorama of water flowing down ravines. With an expanse of 5,600 ha, Ts'ehlanyane National Park is a rocky park located deep inside the front range of the Maluti Mountains. The park headquarters is at the foot of Holomo Pass. Inside a snow-covered Basotho cottage (Sani Top) is the Sani, the name of the pub at the highest altitude (3,256 m) in Southern Africa. This is the largest national park in Lesotho. The entire area of Lesotho is situated at altitudes higher than 1,500 m. Even though it is located in Southern Africa, therefore, its high altitude places it outside the tropical climate zone. The best phrase to describe the climate of Lesotho is probably "fresh and crisp." Not only is there sunshine on 300 or more days of the year, but there are four splendid seasons to be enjoyed. Spring: August to October, Summer: November to January, Autumn: February to April, Winter: May to July When spring comes, peach trees burst into bloom all across the country, coloring whole sections of the land pink. Summer, which lasts from November to January, is a season for enjoying water sports. Autumn is a time for getting the fullest pleasure from hiking and camping in the midst of nature. In winter, which lasts from May to July, the Maluti Mountains are covered with snow, making this a season to please skiers. A village adjacent to the Mohale Dam reservoir, which looks like a natural lake   With blooms for every season, a field of cosmos flowers   From snow-covered Sani Pass, a distant view of the Indian Ocean ▲Back to Top of Page From the world's most precipitous abseil (204 m high) at Maletsunyane Falls, which is even listed in the Guinness World Records, exhilarating rafting, canoeing, silvery white ski runs that are truly magnificent, horseback riding, pony trekking, hiking, off-road racing, fly-fishing in river gorges, and camping, Lesotho offers visitors opportunities to go face to face with the extremes of the natural environment and experience the most dynamic sports while enjoying the experience of rapport with nature. With these broad stretches of magnificent land covered with so many boulders, and located at the summit of the world, Lesotho is a land of great attractions. It is hardly necessary to have the further proof of knowing that this is the site of the world-famous annual Roof of Africa Rally. This is a country that stimulates peoples' sense of adventure and keeps them endlessly fascinated. There is excitement here that you will never forget once you have set foot on this land. The abseil at Semonkong (204 m high) is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records   Touring by 4-wheel bike at Semonkong   Canoeing at Thaba Phatsoa   Enjoying the water at Botsoela Waterfall (Malealea)   Four-wheel drive touring in the Ramabanta region   Camping in the Maluti Highlands   Trekking in the Makhaleng Valley   Pony trekking in Semonkong   ▲Back to Top of Page The thin, refreshing air in Lesotho, the world's highest country, enhances the colors of nature and frames the mountains in their world-famous transparent blue hue while emphasizing the atmosphere of profound mystery. The mountains, skies, and waters together weave scenic vistas so splendid they will make you gasp, which is why they arouse such endless enthusiasm among artists and photographers from around the world. Look up at the evening sky and you can witness the glorious sunset of Lesotho that sculptures the beautiful rocks with light and shadow colored by the setting sun and highlights the jutting sandstone formations. The unspoiled land of Lesotho, which stretches out for 30,355 km2, is home to a wealth of plant and animal life, including many rare species that have been designated endangered. These bring joy and healing not only to nature-loving visitors and researchers, but to all of us. Sunset over Katse Dam   The 198-m Maletsunyane Waterfall has the highest single drop in Southern Africa   A field of cosmos flowers in the Maluti Mountains   The original motherland of the Basotho people, the Thaba Bosiu Plateau was also their stronghold   Time for a little nap   An international hotel in the city of Maseru   The major means of transportation for mountain-dwelling Basotho   Donkeys are important partners in the transportation of living supplies in mountainous regions   Students at initiation school learn what is expected of them as full members of society   Basotho adults of the mountains   Basotho wearing traditional clothing   A Basotho woman playing the mamokhorong, a traditional musical instrument of Lesotho   ▲Back to Top of Page