Pony Trekking in Lesotho
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Journey into this incredible mountainous kingdom, using the traditional means of transport - the sure-footed Basotho pony. Basotho people will be your guides and your hosts, as you travel deep into this unfenced land of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and tiny Basotho settlements. Prepare for a really unforgettable experience.
Trip highlights
- Wonderful landscapes
- Remote location
- Staying in Basotho huts
- A real away-from-it-all experience
Itinerary
- Day 1:
Fly from Johannesburg to Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. You will be collected and driven to Malealea Lodge. (D)
- Days 2-4:
After breakfast, meet your Basotho guide and pony. Set off on your trek. You ride about 7 hours a day through breathtakingly gorgeous scenery. Each night you stay at a different village in a traditional hut they have set aside as the guest hut. You will have food with you to cook for yourself (tins, pasta etc). There are basic facilities in the hut (eg gas stove, water, cutlery, plates). Each village has provided a long drop loo. You sleep on the floor on mats (provided) with your own sleeping bag. (FB)
- Day 5:
Trek back to Malealea Lodge in plenty time for dinner. (FB)
- Day 6:
Transfer to Maseru & fly back to Jo'burg. (B)
Price
Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accommodation used, your itinerary and the time of year. Most people visiting Lesotho do this as part of a longer trip to South Africa. As a guide price though, this itinerary would cost from £475 per person plus international flights.
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Duration and details
6 days
Is it for you?
You do not need to be a rider to take this trip, but you need to be capable of long days on a horse (almost exclusively walking), and to accept very basic accommodation and facilities. Max body weight - 100kg. Max luggage - 12.5kg inc food.
Best times to go
Winter is cold and snowy. Spring is dry and cold/cool. Summer is rainy and hot. Autumn is warm with some rain. The weather is very changeable.
View Lesotho climate chart
Included
Transfers in Lesotho, Basotho pony, Basotho guide (may not speak much English).
Not included
International flights to South Africa and travel to Lesotho.
Getting there
There are direct flights from Europe to Johannesburg (about 10 ½ hours direct) and sometimes Cape Town (about 11 hours direct). Return flights from the UK cost from about £500 plus taxes. We can arrange flights, road transfers or self-drives to get you to Lesotho.
We are happy to quote you for flights - please contact us.
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