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Description:
Malealea Lodge is a base the for adventurers. This includes pony trekking, spectacular hiking trails and 4 x 4 excursions to Bushman Paintings, Waterfalls and the Pitseng Canyon experiencing Basotho culture and visiting villages.
Malealea is situated in a remote part of Western Lesotho, breathtaking in its beauty and a chance to experience traditional Basotho life. Inscription on the rock by Mervyn Bosworth-Smith, founder of Malealea, Trading Station in the early 1900's - now Malealea Lodge.
Lesotho is a world without fences. Breathtaking scenery abounds and every season has unique attractions. Malealea Lodge is run by the owners, Mick & Di, both born in Lesotho and credited with more local knowledge than anyone. Various Basotho Children's
choirs and a Local Basotho Band, using their local home-made instruments, entertain the guests in the evenings around a campfire.
A Memorable Holiday at Malealea, Outings range from 1 hour to 6 days or longer tailor-made to your requirements.
The treks are usually about 7 hours each day. No riding experience is necessary.
The huts and horses are hired from the Basotho people in remote areas. The huts are very basic and are equipped with a gas cooker, cooking & eating utensils, mattresses on the floor. On trek you experience "The Real Africa".
The trails traverse spectacular mountain passes and some of Lesotho's highest waterfalls exploring Bushman paintings and experiencing "Basotho culture". Basotho Guides and a packhorse accompany the treks.
Treks & trails are tailor made to suit your requirements. All is flexible and can be arranged at a moments notice.
The Botsoela Waterfall Hike, Pony Trek or Scenic Drive
The Pitseng Canyon & Rockpool Hike
The Bushman Paintings & Echo Cave Hike or Pony Trek
The "Gates of Paradise Pass" hike along the ridge of the Matelile Ridge.
Overnight Pony Trek & Hiking Trails Routs.
The Ribaneng Waterfall Trek - 2 days and 1 night in a village.
The Ribaneng & Mountain Pass Trek 3 days & 2 nights in villages.
The Ribaneng & Ketane Waterfall Trek - 4 days & 3 nights in villages.
The Ribaneng, Ketane & Maletsunyane Trek - 5 days & 4 nights in villages.
The Ribaneng, Ketane & Maletsunyane Trek - 6 days & 5 nights in villages.
Gentle River Rafting & Abseiling in Summer Months on request.
Price Info:
No of Type
Rooms
22 Terrace Rondavels, shower en-suite R200.00pp
Towels Supplied
18 Farmhouse rooms, shower en-
suiteTowels Supplied R150.00 pp
5 Basotho Huts & Rooms,
5 x Communal Bathrooms. R100.00 pp
9 Forest Huts, 4 Communal Bathrooms
Bring Own Towels & Sleeping Bag R80.00 p
Camping R50.00 pp
CATERING
Breakfast R40.00 pp
Lunch R50.00 pp
Dinner R70.00 pp
DAY PONY TREKS - pp per day on request
2 - 3 Pax ex Maseru & Return R700.00 pp
4 + Pax ex Maseru & Return R500.00 pp
HIKING TRAILS paid to Malealea Development Fund and local Guides.
R10.00 pp per hour, plus R5.00 pp for school visit and R8.00 pp
for Museum Visit. Max R60.00 pp per day.
Basotho Guides accompany all pony treks and a pack horse is
included in the price for the overnight treks.
A pack-horse carries 50 kg: about 12.5 kg per person or 4 - 5 p
people per pack horse.
- Extra pack horses together with extra guides are hired at
R300.00 per group per day. 90 Kg max weight per person,
or hire extra horse.
Banking Details:
Malealea Lodge
FNB - Wepener
Branch code: 23-06-32
Acc. no. 542 5000 6748
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