Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre is a foundation for the exploratory tourists to Lesotho. Malealea is an isolated spot in the western part of Lesotho. People visiting the place can discover the conventional life of Basotho at Malealea. The Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre is also popular among the tourists for the natural view, which can be seen from the place. Treks on pony are arranged by the authority of the lodge for the tourists. The duration of the pony treks is generally 7 hours for a day.
The pony trek at Malealea would prove to be a life time experience for the tourists of Lesotho. The pony treks arranged from the lodge are planned as per the requirements of the guests. The accommodation facility offered at the Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre is highly comfortable. The buildings are restored farmhouses, which are well furnished and equipped with modern facilities. There are 54 rooms at the Lesotho Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre. The facilities that are provided at the lodge are:
- Car parking facility
- Restaurant
- Laundry
- Bar
- Credit card facility
- Luggage storage
- Guest kitchen
- Common room
- 24 hour reception
- Meeting facilities
The owners of the
Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre are Di Jones and Mick. There are assortments of rooms at the lodge in Lesotho. The Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre can be reached from different African cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, and Durban.
For the pony treks arranged at the Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre, the visitors do not require any experience or training. The trails of the pony trek navigate through mountain passes and some of the highest waterfalls of the country. Visitors of Lesotho can visit the following places during their stay at Malealea:
- Village Walks and Garden Project
- Local Museum and School
- Local Childrens Choir and Band
The following destinations can be visited during the pony treks and day hikes arranged at the
Malealea Lodge and Pony Trek Centre:
- The Pitseng Canyon & Rockpool Hike
- Botsoela Waterfall Hike, Pony Trek or Scenic Drive
- The "Gates of Paradise Pass" hike along the ridge of the Matelile Ridge
- The Bushman Paintings & Echo Cave Hike or Pony Trek
Overnight pony treks are also arranged for the travelers. The overnight pony treks are arranged in the following routes:
- Ribaneng, Ketane and Maletsunyane Trek
- The Ribaneng Waterfall Trek
- The Ribaneng, Ketane and Maletsunyane Trek
- The Ribaneng and Ketane Waterfall Trek
- The Ribaneng and Mountain Pass Trek
