Bokong Nature Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Lesotho, Tours &

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Bokong Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Lesotho; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

Bokong Nature Reserve, one of Africa's highest reserves, sits atop the Mafika-Lisiu Pass at an altitude of 3090 meters. It offers breathtaking views of the highlands and features the stunning Lepaqoa Waterfall, which freezes into a column of ice in winter. The visitor center, open daily from 08:00 to 17:00, is perched on a 100-meter cliff and educates guests about the ecology, geology, and history of the Lesotho Highlands. The reserve is home to rhebuck and endemic ice rats, and visitors can also spot the Bearded Vulture among other bird species. For adventure seekers, Bokong offers pony rides on locally bred Basotho ponies, making it easier to navigate the rugged terrain. Hikers can enjoy various trails, including a 45-minute interpretive trail, half-day and full-day walks, and a two- to three-day hike along the "Roof of Africa" to Ts'ehlanyane National Park. The reserve provides two overnight huts with basic amenities for long-distance hikers, and local guides are recommended due to the unpredictable weather, providing both safety and employment for the highland communities.

Operators offering tours in Lesotho

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Maseru

Thaba Bosiu

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Mohale Dam

4.6

Semonkong Falls

4.6

Ha Kome Cave

4.4

Masitise Cave House Museum

4.4

Afriski

4.2

Reviews of Bokong Nature Reserve

Christo Vorster

4
Reviewed: 2023-12-30

Awesome view of the Bokong River origin, the valley, the waterfall and Katse dam in the distance. Just a pity the accommodation is neglected. Still in good condition but no furniture inside. 😕
Nomthandazo Chala

3
Reviewed: 2020-02-13

The chalets here are set in a stunning location with perfect views, but I was so disappointed to arrive around 15h30 only find out that the staff has decided to knock off early. There was no one to help us with accommodation were needed. The phone numbers provided at the gate were also not going through. What a disappointment. These people are not serious about business.
C GJ

2
Reviewed: 2019-03-23

Stunning views. Visitors centre closed. They wanted us to pay R50 per person and basically told us there is just the stunning view we have to pay for.
Bastian Thurneysen

2
Reviewed: 2018-12-28

Looks like everything is shut down. The infrastructure looks pretty new but the visitor center is not in use. Camping is possible on the parking without ablutions for M100 pp. What a shame that this beautiful place is not in use.
Teddie

3
Reviewed: 2018-09-25

Beautiful location. Lovely chalets. Just need beds and water .... have heated floors .. microwave ... stove ... fridge ....