From Underberg: Lesotho Day Trip with Picnic Lunch Tour with Pony Trekking
ID: GYG407660-763830
Category:
Country: Lesotho
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Lesotho on a 4WD trip from Underberg. Travel beyond the Sani Pass and further on into a village in the Mountain Kingdom, called Mokhotlong, choosing between a pony trek or a village visit.
Immerse yourself in Lesotho's culture and nature on a 4WD trip from Underberg. Explore the Sani Pass and enter the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, experiencing real Basotho life. Enjoy a picnic lunch in nature and choose between a pony trek in the foothills of the mountains or a cultural experience with a homestead visit.
Head out of Underberg in your 4WD, travelling beyond the Sani Pass and heading into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, called Makhotlong. Here, experience real Basotho life as you pass by populated villages.
Summit some of the highest peaks south of Kilimanjaro in the comfort of your car. Drive through Black Mountain pass – an incredible sight sitting at 3,240 meters above sea level – it often sees snow in winter and sometimes even in summer.
As you descend into the valleys below, start to see the remote villages around Mokhotlong. Stop for a picnic lunch of sandwiches, fruit, cocktail snacks, and warm drinks, including tea and coffee as you take in the surrounding mountain views.
Then, choose between a pony trek in the foothills near Mokhotlong with your local guide who knows all about rural life in these mountains or an immersive culture experience, including a short hike into the heart of a local homestead to meet locals and see how they live.
Finally, head back to Underberg in your 4WD.
Highlights
- Feel the breeze coming off the Mokhotlong foothills as you enjoy a pony trek
- Drive past the highest peak in Southern Africa – the Black Mountain Pass
- Explore the heart of Lesotho's kingdom and its sprawling land with local guides
- Choose between a Basotho pony trekking or immersive cultural experience
- Spend a day blending the perfect mix of nature, culture, and history in Lesotho
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please make sure that you are not required to obtain a visa to enter Lesotho, as this tour crosses the border into Lesotho and we cannot obtain it at the border.
Upon booking, please let the activity provider know if you have any dietary restrictions.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must fill out a travel information form
We will pick you up from any guest house or hotel in the villages of Underberg or Himevile, if you are further out, we will send you a map location to our meeting point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
