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Day 18: Virtual Visit to Lesotho, South Africa: Day 1

Fidal (Grace), 19 Kamal (Perfection) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, August 18, 2020

We're going to be here for a couple of days.


https://www.safaribookings.com/tours/t29369
The mountain kingdom of Lesotho is out-of-this world for its sheer mountain beauty. Combine that with its unique culture where the people have combined a 21st approach to certain day-to-day activities whilst holding onto their culturally unique way-of-life and it blends into an amazing experience. Our guests are often visiting Lesotho whilst on holiday in South Africa. We have perfected a 3-day tour which incorporates many of the top things to do in Lesotho, despite being on a time budget.

This is our lodging, Bird Haven.

https://www.birdhavenleribe.com/

We're leaving from Dar-es-Salaam, it's a seven hour flight from Tanzania. We will be arriving at 3:00pm then directly heading up the Pass. So get some sleep on the plane because we have a real long day ahead.

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Tanzania/Lesotho#r/Fly-from-Dar-es-Salaam

We travel up the Pass into Lesotho in 4x4's, looking forward to the afternoon of culture, history and amazing scenery. Cultural Immersion – a visit to a local Basotho village. Roof of Africa Route – spectacular views from the top of Africa! Bushman Paintings – interesting history into the nomadic Bushmen.
Overnight accommodation at Bird Haven in Leribe, in traditional style rondavels.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293803-d1764272-Reviews-Katse_Dam...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sani_Pass

what was your impression of Sani Pass?

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293803-d2414232-Reviews-Thaba_Bos...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sotho_people

This culture is very unique. What were your impressions?

Mountains
and winding rivers,
villages inviting us to pause
for a while in our travels.

Waterfalls
pour down the cliff face,
into cool rivers
and pools.

Beautiful Katse Dam
its water
looks cool
and refreshing.

Sani Pass
requires alert
motorist to navigate
its beauty.