Tourism attraction in Lesotho Katse dam

Lesotho is a mountainous country in the world with many tourism attraction places

1. Lesotho is a paradise for adventure lovers, with a wide range of activities on offer. Visitors can go hiking in the mountains, horseback riding through the countryside, or even try their hand at skilling in the winter months. INTRODUCTION

2. E XAMPLES OF TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO Mountains Passes Falls Wildlife parks Dams

3. THABA-BOSIU is the mountain where the Basotho was built. In July, 1824, King Moshoeshoe and his people took occupation of the mountain which is brother Mohale had reconnoitered Moshoeshoe named the mountain Thaba-Bosiu Mountain at night because he and his people arrived there in the evening and barricading the mountain took him until late at night.Rumours spread that the mountain grows larger at night, which intimidated their enemies. The fortress has eight springs and seven passes, the main being Khubelu. Thaba-Bosiu was never conquered by invaders.. THABA-BOSIU

4. THABA-BOSIU MOUNTAIN

5. Sehlabathebe National Park was established in 1969 and situated in the Qacha’s Nek District of Lesotho. Key features of Sehlabathebe National Park include it’s stunning landscape, high plateaus, deep valleys, and unique rock formations. The park is known for its vast grasslands, wildflower meadows, and extensive wetlands, making it a diverse and ecologically important area Adventure activities ;the park is a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering various trails and opportunities for exploring the rugged terrain Sehlabathebe National Park is known for its remote and untouched nature, offering visitors a chance to experience pristine landscape and escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. SEHLABATHEBE NATIONAL PARK J0/

6. SEHLABATHEBE NATIONAL PARK

7. 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 has offer. These treasure are protected under several statutes including the national environment act number ten 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 found on the sound management of the environment

8. Sani Pass is a mountain pass which cuts through the UNESCO designated Drakensberg mountain range linking South-Africa with the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. This pass also known as the Roof of Africa runs through no-mans lands between the two border posts. The Pass is approximately 9km in length and requires above average driving experience. It has occasional remains of vehicles that not succeed in navigating its steep gradients and poor traction surface dotted along its length and has a catalogue of frightening stories of failed attempts at ascending the path over the northern Lesotho mountains. More recently it has become tourists magnificent views of the Drakensberg highest mountain passes and home to the highest pub in Africa at the top. SANI PASS

9. SANIPASS

10. Malealea lodge Malealea lodge is the gateway to Lesotho, offers Lesotho in a Nutshell where you get to experience the real Africa in an area of surrounding beauty. There is a wide variety of accommodation available from camping to end-suit rondavels. MALEALEA LODGE

11. KATSE DAM Katse dam is located in Lesotho in the central Maluti Mountains in the Maliba matso River. The dam is of the concrete arch type with a height of 155m.The primary purpose of the dam is to supply water to the Republic of South Africa and to generate hydropower (110MW).The dam was commissioned in 1988 ass part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project

12. MOHALE DAM Mohale dam is the second largest dam in the Lesotho Highlands Development Project. It is the highest concrete faced rock-filled dam in Africa. An entire mountain was crushed and moved to build the rock wall .Driving in Maseru, once again marvel at the beauty of the three mountain passes before arriving at the dam. The Mohale Dam is the second largest dam in the Lesotho Highlands Development Project. Activities at Mohale Dam .Boating .Camping can be arranged .Horse Riding can also be available. .places for braai

13. MOHALE DAM

14. In conclusion , this document provides an executive summary and introduction to a study on Lesotho tourists' perception of tourist attraction in Lesotho.

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