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Lesotho

-4 degrees celsius at the moment in Butha Buthe. A cold -6 at the Katse Dam in Bokong as well. Leribe? Same. May go up to 13 today. Did you-all bring woolens?

This is not the tropics!

Afrika = cold is a difficult notion for many.

I would definitely be interested in anything cultural and just 'being' rather than 'doing'. The dam reminds me of the catchment areas in semi-dry Flint Hills, Kansas. Lots of stone. Not green in autumn nor winter. And it's definitely still winter and definitely dry. A desolate area of stone and captured water.

Sani Pass in winter? Nah... and I'd rather go down slowly than up. Have I ever mentioned that I don't like heights. The views would be spectacular. Hopefully the driver is only interested in driving and getting everyone safe to their destination. One oops = possible death.

Thaba Bosiu sounds interesting. (Close enough to Maseru to stay there.)

To understand how they survived apartheid and avoided submission to the Zulu or South Afrika one must learn about King Mashoeshoe.

There is so little information about a place that doesn't have resorts, a beach or bling. So little about the people other than to just go there and experience it.

Since I'm not a shopper and not a tourist I might like that.

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We're going to be here for a couple of days.

https://www.safaribookings.com/tours/t29369
The mountain kingdom of Lesotho is out-of-this world for its sheer mountain beauty. Combine that with its unique culture where the people have combined a 21st approach to certain day-to-day activities whilst holding onto their culturally unique way-of-life and it blends into an amazing experience. Our guests are often visiting Lesotho whilst on holiday in South Africa. We have perfected a 3-day tour which incorporates many of the top things to do in Lesotho, despite being on a time budget.

This is our lodging, Bird Haven.

https://www.birdhavenleribe.com/

We're leaving from Dar-es-Salaam, it's a seven hour flight from Tanzania. We will be arriving at 3:00pm then directly heading up the Pass. So get some sleep on the plane because we have a real long day ahead.

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Tanzania/Lesotho#r/Fly-from-Dar-es-Salaam

We travel up the Pass into Lesotho in 4x4's, looking forward to the afternoon of culture, history and amazing scenery. Cultural Immersion – a visit to a local Basotho village. Roof of Africa Route – spectacular views from the top of Africa! Bushman Paintings – interesting history into the nomadic Bushmen.
Overnight accommodation at Bird Haven in Leribe, in traditional style rondavels.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293803-d1764272-Reviews-Katse_Dam...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sani_Pass

what was your impression of Sani Pass?

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293803-d2414232-Reviews-Thaba_Bos...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sotho_people

This culture is very unique. What were your impressions?