Lesotho is an attractive country with dams,waterfall, mountains, national parks and museums.

1. TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO

2. WELCOME
Presentation by : `Mamats`eliso Lekhetha

3. SOME OF TOURISM ATTRACTIONS ARE :
 WATER FALLS : ( Maletsunyane )
 MOUNTAINS :(Thaba-Bosiu ,Thabana -Ntlenyane)
 WILDLIFE PARKS : (Sehlabathebe national park ,Ts`ehlanyane national park.)
 MUSEUMS : ( Morija Museum)
 DAMS : (Katse dam )

4. MALETSUNYANE WATERFALL
MALETSUNYANE WATERFALL: It is one of the highest single –drop waterfalls in Africa with a
height of 192 meters (630). T he water fall is situated in the Maletsunyane River gorge near
the town of Semonkong ,”PLACE OF SMOKE “ Maletsunyane waterfall is a popular
tourist attraction in Lesotho ,drawing visitors from all over the world to marvel at its
stunning beauty and the surrounding natural landscape .

5. THABA BOSIU
THABA BOSIU : meaning “ Mountain at Night” , is a historical and cultural site in Lesotho
that is a popular tourism attraction located near the capital town of Maseru, Thaba Bosiu holds
great significance in the history of Lesotho and is a must –visit for tourists looking to explore
the country `rich heritage . Thaba –Bosiu served as the stronghold of King Moshoeshoe I ,
the founder of the Basotho nation ,during the early 19century . The mountain provided a
strategic defensive position , allowing the King to fend off numerous attracts from
neighboring tribes and European colonizers . Today , visitors can tour the mountain and the
learn about its history through guided tours and cultural performances.

6. THABANA-NTLENYANE MOUNTAIN
Thabana-Ntlenyane ,which literally “Beautiful
little mountain” in Sesotho is the highest point in
Lesotho and the highest mountain in South
Africa . It is situated on the Mohlesi ridge of the
Drakensberg/Maloti mountains ,north of Sani
Pass. It stands at 3482m high. The peak is
usually climbed by groups completing a Grand
Traverse of the Drakensberg –even though the
peak is technically in the Maloti Mountains . The
peak is often also climbed from Sani Top Chalet
or from Vergelegen Nature Reserve .

7. SEHLABATHEBE NATIONAL PARK
Sehlabathebe ; is a small village located in the
Qacha`s Nek region of Lesotho. This little
village is located on the outskirts of the
country`s only national park. The Sehlabathebe
means “shield of the Plateau” The
Sehlabathebe National Park was established in
1969 and is well known for its various types of
grasslands .This park is part of the Maluti
Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area.
This is the only designated national park in
Lesotho. It comprises 6500 hectares at an
average elevation of 2400m . The park
conserves an area of high mountain plateau
bordering on South Africa.
Things to do in Sehlabathebe include :
 Alpine Flora
 Hiking and Biking Trails
 Trout fishing
 Bird Watching

8. TS`EHLANYANE NATIONAL PARK
Ts`ehlanyane National Park is located
in the Lesotho Highlands Area ,which is
adorned with some of the most
outstanding natural assets our kingdom of
Lesotho has to offer . These treasures are
protected under several statues including
the national Environment Act ,NO.10 of
2008 ,which is based on the principles
that every person in Lesotho has a right to
a clean and healthy environment and that
sustainable development is founded on
the sound management of the
environment.
Watch the video above.

9. MORIJA MUSEUM &ARCHIVES
 Morija Museum & Archives , also known as Morija
Museum , is located in Morija , a large village in the
Maseru district of Lesotho .The museum was formally
opened in 1956, and entered its present permanent
facilities in 1989. The purpose of the museum is to carry
on the tradition of Morija , as a center of learning ,
innovation and excellence , in Lesotho . Morija Museum
is home to many cultural trasures including ,traditional
Basotho artifacts as well Lifaqane and Boer War
memorabilia .
 The Archives were started by the Founder of Masitise
Mission Rev. D. F Ellenberger during his 59years of
mission work in Lesotho. This collection was preserved
and augmented by various missionaries, especially
Rev.Brutsch who has increased the collection
tremendously. The Morija Archives which is particularly
renowned for its documentation of the 19th century
Lesotho ,developed as envoys of the Paris Evangelical
Missionaries have played a significant role in education
as well as in political affairs of Lesotho . Acting as
advisors and secretaries to Moshoeshoe ,the missionaries
kept import documents which were and are of interest to
the nation as a whole .

10. KATSE DAM
Katse dam is a popular holiday destination ,providing plenty of water –based activities .Enjoy boat trips
and cruises along this majestic dam ,and experience breathtaking sunsets .Katse is the highest dam in
Africa ,is also one of the world`s ten largest concrete arch dams in terms of volume ,with a capacity of
nearly 2 billion cubic meters and a surface area of 38.5 square kilometers .The dam is built in Lesotho
Maloti Mountains and is at Centre of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project .The dam provides in the
region of 72 megawatts of electricity for Lesotho and earns millions in revenue for supplying South Africa
with water .
The flora surrounding the dam is of photographic beauty while bird life abounds and the winter months
find the surrounds sprinkled with snow .Tours are offered of the dam wall where visitors can stand in
fascination at Man`s great achievement –the project continues with new phrases
Activities and attraction
Katse Dam and surrounds provides Superb activities and attractions to visitors.
A. Katse dam wall
B. Fishing
C. Boat cruises ,etc.

11. Pictures of Katse dam and things one can do

12. REFERENCES
Semonkong.info (2024). Maletsunyane falls. Available at:https://Semonkong.info/maletsunyane-falls[Accessed on 20
Apri.2024]
Africalanders.com, (2024). Africa landers website.[online] Available at:https//africalanders.com/en/Lesotho en/Lesotho thaba -
the-most important-mountain-of-the-county/ [Accessed on 20 Apr .2024]
Ts`ehlanyne.info (2024).Ts`ehlanyane National Park. [online] Available at:https://Tsehlanyane/environment.gov.ls [Accessed
on 20 Apr.2024]
Tourist link.com, (2024)Tourist link website.[online] Available at:https://www.touristlink.com/Lesotho/thabana-
ntlenyane/overview.html [Accessed 22 Apr.2024]
Morija museum and archives.info (2024) Morija museum & archives. Available at .https://morijamuseum.wordpress.com/about/ [Accessed on 24
April 2024].
Lesotho.info (2024) . Katse dam. [online] Available at:https://www.lesotho-info.co.za/country/town/1675/katse-dam [Accessed on 24
April.2024].

13. GRATITUDE
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND TIME.
PRESENTATION BY `MAMATS`ELISO LEKHETHA