Ha Kome Cave Houses- Travel Tips

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Ha Kome Cave Houses, located about an hour's drive from Maseru, Lesotho's capital, are a unique series of cliffside dwellings with a rich history. These cave homes were first used by Basia tribespeople in the late 1800s as a refuge during the Mefcane, a period of intense upheaval marked by drought, forced migration, and inter-tribal warfare. The overhangs provided shelter from violence, and earlier cave paintings suggest that the area was once inhabited by the San Bushmen. Over time, the Basia built mud homes on the cliffside, which have been continuously occupied ever since. Today, several families still live in these traditional dwellings and welcome visitors to experience their unique way of life.