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Lesotho Adventure and Sports Trail Running In lesotho

The Roof of Africa Circular Route

February 1, 2011

The “Roof of Africa” circular route should not be confused with the endurance race of the same name, as it refers to a complete circuit/loop encompassing the towns of Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka, Katse Dam, Pitseng, Butha-Buthe and Oxbow.…

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Flora of the Mountain Kingdom
Night Phlox – Zaluzianskya Rubrostellata – Lesotho Flowers

It is an annual plant that grows in herbaceous form. It’s growing in high altitude basaltic soils. It has conspicuous hairs on the stems. Interestingly the flowers are bright yellow, inside and chocolate brown…

February 1, 2011
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196-carat rough white diamond unearthed at Letšeng

The Lesotho based Letšeng diamond mine does it again. This time unearthing an "exceptional" 196-carat rough white diamond that stretches a dazzling 3cm (1.18 inches) across.…

September 28, 2010

Letšeng diamond mine

The Roof of Africa Circular Route

Night Phlox – Zaluzianskya Rubrostellata – Lesotho Flowers

196-carat rough white diamond unearthed at Letšeng