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Lesotho is considered the highest country in the world and the highlands are covered in snow every winter. Skiing and other snow-related sports are now growing, and will continue to do so as the country realises the importance of this as another tourism activity. |
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Lesotho is a landlocked country and is completely surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. Most visitors to Lesotho arrive by motor vehicles, and enter through the various border posts it has with the republic. The border posts with their operating times are listed below. | Border Post | Closest Lesotho City/Town | Closest South African City/Town | Operating Hours | | Maseru Bridge | Maseru | Ladybrand | 24 Hours | | Peka Bridge | Peka | Clocolan | 08h00 - 16h00 | | Ficksburg | Maputsoe | Ficksburg | 24 Hours | | Caledonspoort | Butha Buthe | Fouriesburg | 06h00 - 22h00 | | Sani Pass | Mokhotlong | Underberg | 08h00 - 16h00 | | Van Rooyen's Gate | Mafeteng | Wepener | 06h00 - 22h00 | | Makhaleng Bridge | Mohale's Hoek | Zastron | 08h00 - 16h00 | | Tele Bridge | Quthing | Sterkspruit | 08h00 - 22h00 | | Qacha's Nek Gate | Qacha's Nek | Matatiele | 08h00 - 22h00 |
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 The Maseru Golf Club is located in the center of Maseru and has a difficult 9-hole course. It welcomes all visitors and is rarely busy, with the exception of Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Notwithstanding this, visitors are always accommodated and there are always other golfers to play with.
The club is growing and currently doesn’t have Golf clubs to loan to visitors. With prior arrangements though, these can always be sourced. However, should visitors bring their own Golf clubs, they will experience Golf with a difference, and Golf never to be forgotten. With the water shortage in the lowlands of Lesotho, the course is usually dry with the rough being extremely punishing.
The nineteenth hole is the most exciting, and the small clubhouse attracts many others who may not play golf, but enjoy its ambiance. There are snacks and soft drinks throughout the day, with those special Sotho meals on offer for lunch. Caddies are plentiful, extremely friendly and very experienced.
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4 x 4 vehicles, Quad Bikes, off-road motorcycles, etc. The terrain in Lesotho lends itself to numerous off-road motoring activities. Principle amongst these is trips in 4-wheel drive vehicles, quad Bikes and scramblers. These can be supplied by local operators, but it may be best in some cases for visitors to bring their own equipment. There is a local Vehicle rental company that can also rent out 4 wheel drive vehicles, and can supply drivers, should that be preferred. It is advisable that visitors stay to established roads and tracks for their own safety. Travelling around Lesotho in off-road vehicles is often the best way for visitors ro experience its various attractions, be there geographic, cultural, historical, etc. There ar a number of ideal camping sites allowing visitors the opportunity to both traverse the country using these vehicles, and to stay in interesting locations. Should visitors chose to set up camp in the highlands, it is imperative that contact is made with and permission sought from the local chief of the area.
Those engaging in these activities need to be sure that they are either seasoned participants, or have had extensive training. The terrain can be difficult and in some cases extremely dangerous, especially during the rainy or winter seasons.
Lesotho has been and is host to the Roof of Africa Rally, which takes place every year. This event takes its participants (some of the world’s top off-road drivers and bikers through some of the toughest terrain. |
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The main water sport in Lesotho is Trout Fishing. Being located in the mountains and blessed with continuous rains almost throughout the year, the country has numerous rivers and streams with a lot of Trout. |
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