• Explore On Horseback - specialising in pony trekking, whatever your level of experience it's a magical way to experience Africa.

• Community Involvement - you can visit the cultural museum, be introduced to local Basotho chiefs and learn about local music & village life.

• World Without Fences - Lesotho is a land of open expanses and breathtaking scenery abounds; every season has unique attractions, including snow in winter.

Tucked away in a remote rural area of south-western Lesotho is the comfortable, family-run Malealea Lodge and Pony Trekking Centre, an ideal place from which to explore this breathtaking country.

The Lodge specialises in pony trekking and can arrange treks from 1hr up to 6 days, tailor made to suit your experience and requirements. On trek you explore the real Africa; trails traverse spectacular mountain passes and some of Lesotho's highest waterfalls, you can see San (Bushman) rock paintings and experience Basotho culture by interacting with local tribes.

There are many activities on offer in the nearby area to help you to explore this diverse country, such as river rafting and abseiling; you could even make an appointment with the local Sangoma, or witch-doctor.

Malealea Lodge is located in a remote rural area in the south-western corner of Lesotho.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available at the lodge and there is also the alternative of self catering in one of the 3 communal kitchens. In the evenings you can be entertained around the campfire by various Basotho children's choirs or a local Basotho band, using their local home-made instruments.

Accommodation at Malealea Lodge comprises 22 en-suite rondavels (round cottages), 18 en-suite bedrooms in the farmhouse, as well as 5 Basotho huts (with 3 communal bathrooms). Linen and towels are provided.

For backpacking travellers, there are 9 Forest rooms, with 2 beds per room and camping is also available. Electricity is supplied by a generator, which is turned off late at night, so it is recommended that you bring a torch.

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• 1 January 2008 - 31 December 2008
  
  From € 15 £ 12 R 191 $ 24 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.