Sehlabathebe National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Lesotho, Tours

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Sehlabathebe National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Lesotho; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Sehlabathebe National Park, the oldest nature reserve in Lesotho, is a remote and tranquil haven of natural beauty. Situated at an average altitude of 2400 meters on the southern reaches of the Drakensberg, this park is renowned for its rich birdlife, including the rare bearded vulture, excellent trout fishing on the Tsoelikana River, and impressive rock paintings and ancient Basotho stone dwellings. The park's stunning rock formations, rolling grasslands, and wildflowers make it perfect for hiking, offering a sense of isolation and peace. Despite its remoteness, Sehlabathebe boasts a new headquarters and a few rondavels at the entrance. Visitors can view bearded vultures, rheboks, and some of the country's best-preserved San cave paintings. Summer offers opportunities for angling in the dams and rivers. Access is challenging, with rough roads best navigated by hiking or horse riding from Sani Top or the Drakensberg. Travelers should prepare for variable weather conditions, as summer rains and thick mist are common, while winters are clear but cold with occasional light snowfalls.

Operators offering tours in Lesotho

Attractions in Lesotho

Maseru

Thaba Bosiu

Sani Pass

Mohale Dam

4.6

Semonkong Falls

4.6

Ha Kome Cave

4.4

Masitise Cave House Museum

4.4

Afriski

4.2

Reviews of Sehlabathebe National Park

Leslie Kane

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-24

The views are absolutely incredible. There is a lot of hiking available to visit waterfalls, San rock art, and mountains. Truly unique in Africa! There is a lodge to stay in that is self catering only. Be sure to pack in everything you need - provision up in Maseru or larger town. At the time of posting there was no grocery store in Qaches Nek.
Ntoli Moletsane

4
Reviewed: 2023-12-24

A place of exquisite natural beauty, grand rock formations and beautiful waterfalls. A hikers paradise!
Rico Terblanche

1
Reviewed: 2021-04-27

This lodge is a disaster now (25/4/2021)..and covid get all the blame.. Electricity is not working, fridges, lights nothing...no hot water even..the excuse..there is no money for diesel for the generator Many rooms are in a poor condition, toilet seats missing, cupboard doors loose and broken, gas stoves not working, not even plates in our room. The environment is 120% beautiful, but make sure of these things if you plan your stay
Eduard de Koning

5
Reviewed: 2020-03-08

Wonderful park and very helpful staff. Mountains, Rock art, ancient stone huts, hikes, you name it it's there! Good gravel roads and signs. A must to see and very affordable accommodation. 👍😊
NapoL. Trading

4
Reviewed: 2019-01-02

The park itself is great. Just majestic with its high rise cathedral peaks and striking caves that resemble lower lands. The wildlife roams around including the birds of prey. The lodge currently has challenge in repairs and maintained rooms. Poor service but great rooms