Lusotho is a large area, with estimated population of 300 000. City of Lusotho is located 1 200 meters above sea level. Lusotho is surrounded by eucalyptus trees, banana plantations and other tropical plants. The area offers excellent hiking opportunities to the mountains and mountain forests. From the Mountains you can see breathtaking landscapes, which are best at sunrise.
The climate in Lusotho is slightly cooler than the coastal climate, so it’s a nice refreshing place to visit. There you can see German architecture and culture, because the city has been popular holiday resort during the German colonial times. Multi-day excursion is the best way to explore Lusotho. It is possible to do short half-day hiking excursions or longer few day treks in Lusotho. On longer hikes the nights are spend at guest houses in different villages.
In the Lusotho you can for example:
- Watch the panorama views from the mountain slopes
- Visit local developing projects, such as environmental protection, irrigation systems making and health care
- Climb to Kwa Mongo, where you can see a lot of beautiful butterflies
- Walk through dense natural forests and admire the small mountain streams
- To explore Wasambara tribes daily life and history
- Visit a traditional pottery village
- Walk to the Catholic monastery, taste and buy local cheese, wine and jam
- Visit cheese making factory
- Watch Colobus monkeys
- Visit the waterfalls
