5 days in Lesotho Itinerary

Butha-Buthe is the capital city or camptown of the Butha-Buthe District in Lesotho. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take a memorable drive along Mafika Lisiu Pass. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Liphofung Caves and then grab your bike and head to Afriski Mountain Resort.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Butha-Buthe is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Johannesburg in April, Butha-Buthe is slightly colder at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Maseru.

Founded in 1869 by the British, Lesotho's main city--Maseru--lies on the border with South Africa on a plateau surrounded by red hills.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like National Museum and Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino and Lesotho Co-operative Handicrafts. When in Maseru, make a side trip to see Ha Kome Cave Houses in Teyateyaneng, approximately Teyateyaneng away. The adventure continues: browse the different shops at Pioneer Mall, admire the engineering at Katse Dam, and contemplate the long history of Thaba-Bosiu National Monument.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Maseru vacation planning site.

Getting from Butha-Buthe to Maseru by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Butha-Buthe in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Maseru, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.