Malealea is one of the most popular tourist places in the African kingdom of Lesotho. It is a mountainous village situated in the western corner of the country. The place forms one of the most well known pony-trekking destinations in Lesotho.
While in
Malealea, tourists can enjoy the enchanting beauty of nature prevailing in the region. The Malealea Lodge offers luxurious accommodation. There is also opportunity of camping in the villages. Accommodation is available at the village huts at a reasonable rate. Tours to different tourist attractions in and around the village of Malealea are also organized by the lodges. Some of the places and programs, which can be visited during tour of Malealea, are:
- Choir and band formed by the local children
- Village Walks and Garden Project
- Local school
- Sangoma-Traditional Healer appointment
People can also go for trekking tours, which can be organized from Malealea. Different destinations and routes are explored during the tours organized from this village. Some of the treks programs, which can be organized, are:
- The Ribaneng & Mountain Pass Trek
- Ribaneng, Ketane & Maletsunyane Trek
- The Ribaneng Waterfall Trek
- The Ribaneng, Ketane & Maletsunyane Trek
- The Ribaneng & Ketane Waterfall Trek
There are also daytime tours, which are organized in Malealea, some of which are:
- Pitseng Canyon and Rockpool hike
- A scenic drive, hike or trek into the Botsoela Waterfall
- Pony trek or hiking into the Bushman Paintings and Echo Cave
- Gates of Paradise Pass hike through the Matelile Ridge
