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...Nelson Mandela



Lesotho Basutu Hut Lodging

Contact us for rates for a stay with hiking, biking, pony treks

and cultural experiences

Malealea is situated in a remote part of Western Lesotho, breathtaking  in its beauty and a chance to experience traditional Basotho life.  Inscription in the rock by Mervyn Bosworth-Smith, founder of Malealea, Trading Station in the early 1900's - now Malealea Lodge.   

   
Lesotho is a world without fences. Breathtaking scenery abounds and every season has unique attractions.  Malealea Lodge is run by the owners, Mick  & Di Jones, both born in Lesotho and credited  with more local knowledge than anyone. Various Basotho Children's  choirs and a Local Basotho Band, using their local home-made instruments, entertain the guests in the evenings around a campfire.      
   
Malealea Lodge Gardens & Views

ACCOMMODATION RATES

22 New Rondavels & Units, shower en-suite

18 Farmhouse bedrooms, all with shower en-suite

5  Basotho huts & Rooms, 3 communal bathrooms

9 Forest Huts/Backpackers, communal bathrooms, using own sleeping bags

Camping

CATERING: Breakfast                                                                     
Lunch
Dinner                                                                     

 
  

Home cooked meals are served at the Lodge

Linen is supplied, except for Forest Huts.

There is a Shop & Bar on site for basic food supplies

PLEASE BRING TORCHES OR FLASHLIGHTS

Generator for Electricity. Lights from 6.00pm - 10.00pm

2 Basic Self-catering, Backpacker Type Communal Kitchens.

 

 
  

 PONY TREK RATES Approximately

subject to change

DAY RIDES
includes Basotho Guides.

 3 & more people

R100  -  R150. pp per day

 2 people per group

R125. - R175. pp per day

OVERNIGHT TREKS
includes: Basotho Guides and  Packhorses.     

3 & more people

R200.00 pp per day plus  
R45. for village huts

2 people per group

R240.00 pp per day  plus
R45. pp for village huts

 
  
Tour Rates are tailormade to your requirements. All is flexible and departure dates usually at a moments notice, except Xmas, Easter and Long week-ends.
 
  
A Memorable Holiday at Malealea 
  Outings range from 1 hour to 6 days or longer tailor-made to your requirements
  The treks are usually about 7 hours each day. No riding experience is necessary
  The huts and horses are hired from the Basotho people in remote areas
  The huts are very basic and are equipped with a gas cooker, cooking & eating
      utensils, mattresses on the floor. On trek you experience "THE REAL AFRICA". 

  The trails traverse spectacular mountain passes and some of Lesotho's highest 
      waterfalls  exploring Bushman paintings and experiencing "Basotho culture". 
   Basotho Guides and a packhorse accompany the treks.

  Treks & trails are tailor made to suit your requirements. 
  All is flexible and can be arranged at a moments notice
   
  
   
   

Specialised Outings at Malealea
  Local Museum & School Visit.
  Village Walks and Garden Project.
  Sangoma - Traditional Healer appointment.
  Local Childrens Choir & Band

 
 
Day Hikes & Pony Treks

  Botsoela Waterfall Hike, Pony Trek or Scenic Drive
  The Pitseng Canyon & Rockpool Hike
  The Bushman Paintings & Echo Cave Hike or Pony Trek
  The "Gates of Paradise Pass" hike along the ridge of the Matelile Ridge

Hikers:  Take the "donkey work" out of backpacking by hiring horses to carry your luggage

   
Overnight Pony Trek & Hiking Trails Routes: 
  The Ribaneng Waterfall Trek - 2 days and 1 night in a village
  The Ribaneng & Mountain Pass Trek 3 days & 2 nights in villages.
  The Ribaneng & Ketane Waterfall Trek - 4 days & 3 nights in villages.
  The Ribaneng, Ketane & Maletsunyane Trek - 5 days & 4 nights in villages
  Ribaneng, Ketane & Maletsunyane Trek - 6 days & 5 nights in villages
   
Lesotho adventures start at Malealea, exploring the day outings before travelling across  the country.  Companions can be arranged at Malealea to accompany your trip, introducing  you to local chiefs, helping in locating night camping sites, and ensuring  your safety.

 

MORNING OUTINGS   
1.SCHOOL VISIT: Visitors are welcome to visit the schools during term times. 3 classrooms were built at the Makheteng School, Malealea. Donations were received from visitors.
2.LOCAL MUSEUM IN A TRADITIONAL HUT, with plenty of  Lesotho Herbs and Plants..
DAVID MOKHALA offers you a cup of herbal Basotho Tea  while he relates stories of the past  traditions and herbs.
   
Makheteng School, Malealea  Pre-Primary School
     

Museum with DAVID MOKHALA

Lesotho Minister of Tourism, Hon Lebohang Ntsinyi, visiting museum

3.  VILLAGE WALK and GARDEN PROJECT. R10.00 per hour, per  person. Guides, schools are paid and the balance goes to the Malealea Development Trust. Children from the village take you on a walk to their  homes and places of interest.
PLANT A TREE. - Tsepang, another entrepeneur, has started a Fruit Tree & Tree Nursery. Compensate for the use of Carbon di-oxide used for your holiday travel and "Plant a Tree" in Malealea village!
4.  PONY TREKS:- These can be arranged in the morning or the afternoon. Beginner Riders can ask for the Basotho Children to accompany their horse and lead them at a rate of R10.00 per hour, paid to the Guide.

  EASY RIDES:
     
a) Bushman Painting Pony Trek, 2 hours riding and 1 hour steep hike to the paintings.
      b) Very easy Beginners Ride to Top of Gorge-2 hours riding.   



R125.00 pp - 2 people

R100.00pp - 3 people
  FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS PEOPLE-PONY TREKKING
               
It is advisable to take a packed lunch
       c)  4 hour trek to Botsoela Waterfall
R155.00pp 2 people
R130.00pp - 3 people
       d)  5-6 hours trek. Bushman paintings and Botsoela waterfallR175.00pp 2 people
R150.00pp  3 people
        e)  5-6 hours trek to Makhaleng Plateaux Ride for experienced ridersR185.00 pp 2 people
R 160.00pp 3 people
5.

HIKING TRAILS as the pony treks:
PITSENG CANYON HIKE to a cascade of 3 rock pools, large canyon,overhanging rocks. 3 or 6 hours -
R10.00 per hour  per person - for hiking trails only.

6.SCENIC DRIVES: Visitors using their own vehicle-no charge.
1. Botsoela waterfall Drive.-Ordinary vehicles and 4x4: about 2 hours
2. 4 x 4 DRIVE: Jobo Mountain Adventure into the Ribaneng valleys-3 hours and can extend to Full Day
3. 4x4 DRIVE: Makhaleng Sunset Drive- Shorter real 4x4 adventure to top of Gorge
7.  SANGOMA APPOINTMENT - LATE AFTERNOON:
       Please book in the morning- R20.00 pp.
We do have a Sangoma - Herbalist in the village. This is for people who are genuinely interested in finding out about Traditional healers. The Bones are thrown and the Sangoma discusses health,  travel and well-being of the visitor. You have to ask the questions that  you are interested in e.g. health,  travel family etc. You have to read between the lines and the answers are often symbolic. Most of the time only the genuinely interested people will get a good response. Other Visitors can be disappointed, but it is up to you to ask as many questions as possible.
If you are not happy with his consultation - please tell Pitso  and Nkopane
8.CHILDREN'S CHOIR AND BAND - EVENING
The choir put a hat down and are paid separately. Minimum donations are R10.00pp for the choir and R5.00 pp for the band.
            
     6.00 pm - A Basotho Choir
      6.30 pm - A local Basotho Band, using homemade instruments  will entertain the visitors.  The groups are welcome to dance with the band and this always creates good interaction and fun
   

Sangoma, Pitso and band members.

The Malealea Band

The Band at WomADELAIDE
The band performed at the Womad Festival in Adelaide, South Australia March 2004 & Rivermead, London July 2003.

   
9.

GENERATOR FOR ELECTRICITY. LIGHTS GO OFF AT 10.00PM.
PLEASE BRING TORCHES. (FLASHLIGHTS)

 MEALS: 
 BreakfastR40.00 pp
 LunchR45.00 pp
 DinnerR65.00 pp
 Packed LunchR35.00 pp
10.PLEASE READ THE NOTICE BOARD FOR RIDING TIPS AND OVERNIGHT TREK DETAILS and RATES:
LARGE MIDDLE DINING ROOM

TIPS- Optional. We are always asked about tips for Pony Trek Guides. Suggested is R30.00 per day per group. This is entirely optional, as horses are hired from the Horse Owners. Old clothes are always appreciated as a tip.
NB90kg - weight limit for the Bsotho Ponies  

 

 

 

 

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