Lesotho

Lesotho is shining once again. The worlds fifth largest diamond has recently been found at the Letseng Mine and is the largest to date in Lesotho’s history. This 6.4-ounce rough stone is about the size…

Lesotho is fast becoming a palaeontologists haven with already 6 major Dinosaur finds between the years 1970 and 2016. Just recently, massive footprints of a mega-carnivore that was said to be roaming around Southern…

  Ts’ehlanyane National Park is only one of two national parks in Lesotho, and makes up an integral part of the greater Maloti/Drankensberg Transfrontier Park. The Park has an altitude ranging from 1940 to…

  “Tough ultra-endurance athletes take on the Malutis Now known as one of Southern Africa’s toughest 50km and 38km courses, Lesotho Ultra Trail goes into its 5th year in 2017 attracting a top class local…

The Mountain Kingdom Known for its vast mountain landscape, Lesotho’s lowest point ( 1400m) is the highest, lowest point in the world. It is landlocked entirely by South Africa. Lesotho is divided into three…

Basotho Blankets, a traditional item worn by the native people of Lesotho and also westernised by Louis Vuitton as a 21st century fashion piece. Each design on the Basotho blanket and the way it…

Lesotho. A country known for its majestic mountains, beautiful people, diverse heritage, rich history and also SNOW!! Winter in the southern hemisphere is rather beautiful at this time of year. Being a “Durban” girl,…

The African Union declared 25 May 1963 as Africa Day after the establishment of the organization of African Unity (OAU) and includes countries in Africa that have fought and freed themselves from European colonisers.…

12 Reasons Why Traveling Is Beneficial For Kids   Travelling with children, especially with the younger ones, can be very intimidating. You never really know how they would act once you are out there…

5 Romantic Valentine’s Getaways in South Africa In a few weeks, people around the world will be celebrating their love. That’s right – Valentine’s Day is around the corner.…

Lesotho Ultra Trail 2015 Lesotho Ultra Trail 2015, Africa’s first Ultra SkyMarathon®, established itself further as one of Southern Africa’s premiere trail races this past weekend. Hosted at the tranquil Maliba Lodge in Tsehlanyane…

Trail Running – 10 tips to run downhill faster Line. Flow. Rhythm… Descending skills are what separate exceptional trail runners from good ones (Red Bull; 2015). With LUT2015 on its way, these tips may…

Top 10 Health Benefits of Archery   While some may see archery as a fun hobby, there is much more to it than meets the eye. Records trace the first bow and arrow back…

These 2 Basotho Creatives Are Leading The Way In Lesotho’s Design Scene   ‘Maleeto Monyau & Phutheho Ranooe of House of Thethana (The New Age; 2015)(Photo: Lineo Segoete) In Lesotho, where fashion is still…