|  | This is a suggested 8 day itinerary to experience the fullness of what Lesotho has to offer - however, it can be tailormade to any number of days. Basotho guides accompany the treks.
- Cultural interaction
- Hiking trails
- Waterfalls
- Overnight in Basotho village
- Pony treks
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You should be comfortable in the saddle, as 5 to 6 hours are spent on the horse every day. Once you are on the trek there is no vehicle back up, as accessibility can be a problem. This means you will have to ride or walk back to the start if you wish to quit the trek. | Start: Lesotho
Clients are encouraged to bring their own food, as the catered option offers only basic camping food. | Day 1 Lesotho
Your destination is the Malealea Lodge at around 6,5O0 ft in the aptly named Valley of Paradise. A local Children's Basotho choir, a local band using home made instruments or Traditional dancing can be arranged for your entertainment on request. (A fee to be paid directly to local children). Accommodation at Malealea Lodge | Day 2
A hike to a nearby gorge that boasts Bushman Paintings done by the San nearly 500 years ago, and to the nearby Botsoela waterfall. (Or Pony Trek - extra) Accom -Malealea Lodge. | Day 3
A 6 - 7 hour horse trek to the small village of Ribaneng. An hours climb up to the beautiful waterfall behind the village. Accommodation in basic Basotho Village huts. | Day 4
A 6 - 7 hour horse trek over remote mountain passes to the village of Ha Hlalele. A short hike to view the Ketane waterfall & gorge, 122 m drop. Accommodation in basic Basotho Village huts. | Day 5
A 6 -7 hour trek to stay in a small Basotho village surrounded by a ring of mountains. Village Huts | Day 6
You descend into the Valley of Paradise, where you are welcomed with hot showers and the comforts of Malealea Lodge. | Day 7
A hike through The Pitseng Canyon where a cascade of three rock pools has been carved out over the centuries. Malealea Lodge. | Day 8
Depart from Malealea | End: Lesotho
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 Community
Guests are encouraged to mix and learn about the Basotho people as much as possible. Some of the ways that this has been achieved are:
(i) Buying crafts from the local handicraft centre
(ii) Guided walks through the local village including a visit to see the school
(iii) Guests can visit the cultural museum. The museum offers tourists a chance to learn more about local culture, food, plants and herbal medicines. Tourists also sample an herbal tea and local bread as they listen to stories of local life and local ways.
(iv) Tourists have an opportunity to learn more about local paradigms of healing on both a physical and psychological level. The traditional doctor throws the bones for tourists seeking answers to any questions regarding their past, present or future.
(v) Supporting local choirs and bands.
(vi) Pony trekking and hiking enables tourists to visit remote mountain areas and sample really rural life. Guests stay in traditional huts and are hosted by families in the villages they pass through. A local guide is also on hand to interpret the experience and answer questions.
Malealea has also been involved in the building of classrooms, gardens, museum, sports facilities, solar panels and a dam. The lodge also facilitates guest contributions and has been highly involved in adult education and english courses. | Family
Please note that although children of around 10 years old may go trekking, it is completely up to the parents to allow them them to do so. Five to six hours are spent on the horse every day and once you are on the treks there is no back up with vehicles as accessibility can be a problem. Family members will have to ride or walk back should they wish to come home. | Note:
Minimum no. of guests: 2 | Safari category: a wild adventure
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8 day Malealea Horse Trekking & Hiking
