last edited Dec 11, 2019
Types of Travel in Lesotho
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Lesotho
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Travel Themes
- Interests (rated ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
Nature-Adventure
Lesotho is primarily a nature-adventure destination. With its mountains, particularly the Maloti Mountains massif, which is home to several parks and ideal for outdoor activities like trekking or horseback riding, it has everything to charm visitors.
Culture
The main draw is the chance to meet local people and experience their customs and traditions. However, aside from a few petroglyph sites, there are very few built historical landmarks.
Relaxation-Holidays
The country does not at all fit the image of a "relaxation-holiday" destination and is instead suited for mountain and hiking enthusiasts.
Independent Travel
Lesotho is a destination for beginner travelers, though some basic precautions and common sense are needed when exploring nature, as the climate can be challenging.