Mohale Dam Travel Guide: Top Sights in Lesotho, Tours & Travel Advice

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Mohale Dam- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; Lesotho; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Mohale Dam is a breathtaking marvel just a short drive from the capital city of Maseru. This massive structure, towering 145 meters high and stretching 405 meters long, provides hydroelectric power and water to surrounding communities. Beyond its functional role, Mohale Dam offers stunning panoramic views, boating, and fishing opportunities, making it a popular tourist destination. Visitors can stroll along the dam wall to soak in the scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains and valleys, or embark on a boat trip to explore the tranquil blue-green waters. Fishing enthusiasts will find a haven here, with species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and yellowfish populating the waters. The dam is not only a source of natural beauty but also a vital resource for irrigation and drinking water, embodying both human ingenuity and the serene power of nature.

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Reviews of Mohale Dam

Ivan Fung

4
Reviewed: 2023-08-29

Great place to visit. The road from Maseru to Mohale Dam alone gives breathtaking views. When you arrive at the dam, go direct to the information centre, where for the price of R30 per person, the history and the relevant information of the dam will be presented to you. And they'll take you on a short guided tour as well. I am thinking that they could consider to extend the guided tour a bit more would be even better!
Jeff Mahlasela

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-30

My name is Jeff Mahlasela from Bloemfontein, I was at Mohale dam. The place is very nature attractive, clean & well look after. Ill home back again as I love mother nature.
Pearl Sabone

5
Reviewed: 2020-01-20

The place makes you surrender as it wraps you in mankind creations of this world. It's worthy driving round the Lesotho mountains, and even extra special breathing in the sweet mist of the Dam area. It's breathtaking.
Kirsty Stead

4
Reviewed: 2017-06-04

The dam and tour is worth the long drive to get to it. The mountain scenery along the way is beautiful and the drive is easy in any vehicle. The staff were kind enough to delay their lunch break to show us around. It is very interesting to hear about the current dams and future stages of the project. The staff are very knowledgeable and all questions were answered. It is very cool to drive down the side of the dam to see the water released to the river.
Rust Salya

5
Reviewed: 2017-04-27

Great views, clean air, authentic Lesotho.