Maletsunyane Falls

Maletsunyane Falls, Lesotho's stunning natural wonder, boasts the following description and history :

Description:

A 192-meter-high (630 ft) waterfall Located near Semonkong, also known as the "Site of Smoke" Part of the Maletsunyane River Falls from a basaltic ledge in a narrow gorge Creates a reverberating echo when it hits the basin Local legend attributes the sound to the wailing of people who have drowned in the falls

History:

One of the highest waterfalls in Africa and the world Important tourist attraction for Lesotho Has a rich cultural significance for the local community The falls are surrounded by lush valleys and mountain streams, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers The area offers various activities, such as abseiling, horse riding, and trekking The falls have been the site of several records, including the world's highest basketball shot and the longest commercially...

The road from tar to Maletsunyane waterfall is gravel better and preferable with a high clearance car (4×2 drive easily unless it rains or snows then 4x4 is a must have), sedans still make it but takes longer also.

The scenery is amazing until you see the stunning beauty of the falls as you get closer. It even get more beautiful after some rains when is filled up with water streaming down and the amazing green grass of spring makes it shine better. This is a chance to gaze at the beauty while breathing the uncontaminated air through the altitude, visit Lesotho and be amused by...

These falls are not as majestic as, say, the Victoria Falls but the trail there is worth it. And it’s not crowded so you can sit, relax, take in the calmness of the Lesotho highlands.

The hike to the falls is also really pleasant. You are steeped into the culture of the Basotho people and their daily lives. No motorized vehicles wander here so all you’ll see the young boys on their donkeys, the older men on their horses, the cows grazing, sheep shearers and...