7 days in Lesotho Itinerary

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): admire the sheer force of Maletsunyane Falls Semonkong.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Semonkong online holiday planner.

Hartbeespoort, South Africa to Semonkong is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Hartbeespoort in August: highs in Semonkong hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 7°C. On the 26th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Maseru.

Founded in 1869 by the British, Lesotho's main city--Maseru--lies on the border with South Africa on a plateau surrounded by red hills.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Maseru: Morija Museum & Archives (in Morija) and Gates of Paradise Pass (in Malealea). There's still lots to do: see human ingenuity at work at Katse Dam, take in the awesome beauty at Maluti Mountains, shop like a local with Lesotho Co-operative Handicrafts, and browse the different shops at Pioneer Mall.

Make your Maseru itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Semonkong to Maseru takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Butha-Buthe.

Butha-Buthe is the capital city or camptown of the Butha-Buthe District in Lesotho. Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): explore the fascinating underground world of Liphofung Caves and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Afriski Mountain Resort. On the next day, take a memorable drive along Mafika Lisiu Pass.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Butha-Buthe trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Maseru to Butha-Buthe takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Maseru in August, expect little chillier with lows of 1°C in Butha-Buthe. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.