The best accommodations Lesotho

The ideal place to discover the culture and landscapes of Lesotho. Perched on its mountain, the lodge lives with the village. Restaurant, lovely swimming pool, live music, green garden that goes down into the forest and its accommodation, from comfortable rondavel with private bathroom to forest hut. A great place to explore the region, go hiking, see the San rock paintings in the area. Here, fair trade tourism donates part of the tips to the Malealea Development Trust. How about a night in a high altitude village?

On this vertiginous balcony at the edge of the Sani chasm, we assure you that the view is worth the trip. This is a real chalet. Skis and antediluvian ski boots for rent, a fireplace, wooden tables and a counter where hot tea and beer flow. Great atmosphere at night when it's snowing outside. You can go hiking and rent ponies from the Lethian villagers. Dormitories with shared sanitary facilities, bring warm clothes and towels, or in more luxurious rondavels. Nestled here: the famous highest pub in Africa!

Located on the Maletsunyane River, Semonkong Lodge offers good food, horse riding and abseiling down the waterfall. The guesthouse rooms are cosy and well decorated, some with fireplaces! The atmosphere is nice, the meals delicious and the activities varied. You can visit the shebeens, local bars, by donkey, with tasting of traditional craft beers, music, songs and Basotho dances, hiking, fishing, climbing, trekking with a night in the village, walk to the Maletsunyane waterfall.

A former trading post run by the Thorn family in the early 20th century, this hotel is an excellent stopover as it is close to the Thaba Bosiu sites and the dinosaur footprints. The accommodations are well kept, the atmosphere is nice. The wooden huts are rudimentary, the lodge rooms more comfortable. Common kitchen, luxuriant garden and swimming pool ! Small shop with handicraft and lesothan blankets. They propose rooms in rondavels in altitude, incredible view. Solidarity tourism, visit of the village and hikes with local guides.

The establishment has nothing extraordinary from the outside, it looks like a normal building, but inside, the rooms and bathrooms are modern and well equipped. A soft, sober and warm decoration. The pleasant point of the Mpilo Boutique Hotel remains the terrace on the roof which invites to relax at the time of the aperitif, and even better at the time of the sunset on the surrounding mountainous decoration. Then, we move to the restaurant, of good quality, behind its large picture windows. This is a good option in Maseru.

Isolated and in the middle of nature, six lodges suspended in the mountain, which can accommodate up to 8 people, and in self-catering it is really the most economical option. For full board the luxury lodge is perfect. Bubble bath, terraces, fireplace, king size four poster bed... Sublime view, quality and varied meals, warm team. Hiking and horseback riding can be organized, as well as a visit to a traditional village, Ha Mali for example. You can go swimming in natural pools nearby.

A ski resort in the heart of Africa? That's right! Afriski Resort offers you to ski in Lesotho. The resort is a bit expensive in high season, but offers all-inclusive packages with equipment, ski pass, full board... For all budgets, even for backpackers, but bring your sleeping bag. The wooden chalets are comfortable, spacious and well decorated. Prefer this resort a bit more expensive than the very old New Oxbow Lodge. Good atmosphere, good welcome, good food, nice view and good skiing!

Perched in the historic village of Mojija, 45 kilometers from Maseru, this guesthouse, run by the friendly Frenchwoman Brigitte Hall-Cathala, is the ideal place to discover the Sotho culture, the Morija festival and the surrounding nature. In addition, the rates are really low for the comfort, the nice welcome, the nice rooms decorated with local fabrics, comfortable and clean. At the Morija Guest House, the horsemen will be delighted, because here you can offer a beautiful horse ride in nature! Or by bike for those who prefer pedals.

As the name suggests, it's a nice view from this perfectly kept guesthouse on the eastern heights of Maseru town. Nice and elegant personalized rooms where nothing is missing, with a nice bathroom. Some have air-conditioning, others a fan. The wifi is free and the breakfast is correct. Transfer by cab: count around 30 R from the city. Another guesthouse called the Scenery Maqalika, also very classic with nice rooms and in the same price range, opened its doors in the same time.

The reference hotel in Maseru, built in the 1970s in the center. The new Avani Maseru Hotel is on the higher ground. Many businessmen and a few wealthy tourists enjoy a large swimming pool ideal for families, and many services of a good quality chain hotel. Car rental companies are available directly on site. The Maseru Sun is still rather impersonal, but it is central and very easy to find. And the staff is attentive and offers a very warm welcome.