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Situated in the rugged Maluti mountains, this is a trekking paradise.
Semonkong backpackers in Lesotho has a mysterious cloud which snakes through the air above the mighty Maletsunyane Waterfall as it plummets 186 meters into a spectacular gorge, giving this location the name Semonkong, or ‘Place of Smoke’.
This Lesotho backpacker emits a warm atmosphere and rustic elegance combined with incredible views and well maintained facilities which make it tough to tug yourself away from the lodge but exploring the local village, bustling with activity, is a treat.
Support the local community by going on a tour, explore the surrounding area on sure-footed Basotho ponies or follow the waterfall into the gorge and attempt the 204m Guinness World Record abseil. Excellent fly-fishing, challenging 4x4 routes, bird watching and rock climbing are all part of the local fun and games.
Go further afield on adventurous treks into the remotest parts of Lesotho. Options include 4x4, ponies, local taxis, or even a boat and your own boots if that’s what it takes.
The Guinness Book of Records recorded the 204m abseil here as the highest commercial abseil in the world!
Maluti Treks direct to Lesotho Transfers from Bloemfontein and Maseru airports to anywhere in Lesotho. Tel: (+266) 620 21021 marketing@malutitreks.com www.malutitreks.com
Dorms R90; Doubles R460; Camping R50. Free 4x4 pick ups every Tuesday and Friday in Maseru. Booking is essential.
130km/±3 hours from Maseru: Take Main South Road. Left to Roma. Continue straight. The bus to Semonkong runs every day.
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Happy Hippo is Durban's latest backpacker is a glam big sister to the Hippo Hide.
(Durban ,Durban)
A canopy tours that also crosses the Letaba River.
(Tzaneen,Limpopo)
The Spot backpackers is a charming little backpackers set just a few meters from the beach on the south Coast of Natal.
(Port Shepstone,South Coast)
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(Not Set / NA,Not set / NA)
An awesome hiking trail.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Go adventuring, hiking or ask about volunteer work.
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)
Based at Sani Lodge, they offer tours into the spectacular mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
(Southern Drakensberg,Lesotho)
Footsteps from the beach… and awesome waves.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
A - framed huts await your coming.
(Kosi Bay,Zululand)
Set just outside Durban, Blue Sky Mining is interesting and an unusual place with awesome views.
(Warner Beach,South Coast)
