Malealea Lodge
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Add your business details- In a remote, scenic area surrounded by a mountainous landscape
- Pony treks, hiking tours and mountain biking organised from the park
- Coffee shop, bar, dining room, playground, games room and pool
Lesotho may be a small kingdom, but it’s big on eye-catching landscapes – get a load of some of its prettiest from the eco-friendly Malealea Lodge, a spot with blooming gardens and a swimming pool looking out over the stunning Matelile and Thaba Putsoa mountains.
The park is in the wildlife-rich Makhomalong valley, surrounded by snaking creeks, green hills and tall aloe plants, as well as the local Basotho people and their indigenous heritage. It’s an hour and a quarter’s drive west of Mafeteng city, which is close to the border with South Africa.
If you’re an adventure aficionado who likes their home comforts, this friendly site is for you. It’s got swish amenities to make the most of – from a coffee shop and a bar to wifi and braai facilities – and organises tours including pony treks, hiking and mountain biking.
Into all things environmentally friendly? This park is also a prime pick. It operates fully on clean solar energy, which it also uses to pump water from the borehole. Springwater is available to all guests from containers in the communal kitchens (refreshed every day for drinking and brushing teeth).
Speaking of cooking, dinner at the park is a top time to chat with other guests about your next destination in Lesotho over specials like Coca-Cola chicken made in-house. Once you’ve wolfed down your meal, step out into the grounds to watch nightly performances by a local choir or band as the sun goes down.
And the entertainment doesn’t stop there: a games room, outdoor playground and tennis court are also here for you to use.
Site type
35
8
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8Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Malealea Lodge
1 Main Road
Malealea
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Directions Timezone
Africa/Maseru +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-29.82823°N
27.59974°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Ask at the park about pony treks, hiking and mountain biking tours through the area towards ancient Bushman paintings, the deep Pitseng Gorge and the rushing Botsoela Waterfalls, or organise your own trips to spots like the Gates of Paradise Pass (20 minutes’ drive), a location with far-reaching views over vast valleys.
If you’re interested in learning more about Lesotho’s indigenous Basotho people, mosey over to the Morija Museum (an hour), which displays artefacts related to the group’s history.
This whole region is remote, so for more sightseeing you’ll need to set off further afield. Head to one of Lesotho’s hiking highlights, like Lion Rock Mountain (an hour and a half), or saunter around South Africa’s Caledon Nature Reserve (two hours and 15 minutes) in search of zebras, wildebeest and springbok across the border.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Malealea Lodge have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Malealea Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Malealea Lodge? Ask at the park about pony treks, hiking and mountain biking tours through the area towards ancient Bushman paintings, the deep Pitseng Gorge and the rushing Botsoela Waterfalls, or organise your own … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Malealea Lodge?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m.