Sehlabathebe National Park is the only national Park in the country of Lesotho. The major attraction of the Sehlabathebe National Park at Lesotho is the exceeding tranquility and solitude. The geography of the national park at Lesotho is craggy and isolated. The elevation of the Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho is 2400 meters. The tourists to Lesotho National park can witness some of the rarest species of birds and antelopes.
The Sehlabathebe National Park was established in the year 1970. There are many historic tales about the naming of this park of Lesotho. Bryophyte habitats are found in abundance in the sandstone formations that are seen in the Sehlabathebe National Park.
The minimum temperature of the park usually drops down to 9º C and the maximum temperature rises up to 16º C.
The Sehlabathebe National Park is located at the south eastern part of Lesotho. The total area covered by the park is around 6500 hectares. The Sehlabathebe National Park is under the auspices of the National Park Section of the Department of Conservation and Forestry of Lesotho. Some of the animals, which can be found in the park, are:
- Wild Cat
- Black-backed Jackal
- Oribi
- Eland
- Otter
The Sehlabathebe National Park also homes large numbers of birds. Some of these are:
- Cape Vulture
- Southern Bald Ibis
- Yellow-breasted Pipit
- Ground Woodpecker
- Drakensberg Siskin
- Mountain Pipit
- Drakensberg Rockjumper
The rock formations, which can be seen at the Sehlabathebe National Park, make the park more attractive. The rock formation of sandstone projects from the mountains and grasslands of the park. The Orange River flows through the Sehlabathebe National Park on its way to the sea.
The visitors to the Lesotho Sehlabathebe National Park can indulge themselves in pony trekking and hiking. Travelers can hire a guide for traveling in the Sehlabathebe National Park. Adventure lovers can opt for camping at the national park in Lesotho.
The tourists to Lesotho visiting the Sehlabathebe National Park are advised to bring the following gears:
- Raingear
- Warm clothing
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Adequate sets of clothing
The address of the Sehlabathebe National Park is:
Sehlabathebe National Park
100 km NE of Qacha’s Nek
S Lesotho
