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Semonkong

April 29, 2015  —  Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho

Semonkong (Place of Smoke) is a small mountain village where horses are all around. Most villagers get about using this animal and it gives the impression of being back in the time of cowboys in old American movies.

One of the main activities is the small hike to Maletsunyane Falls. It is possible to abseil down the falls (a drop of 204 metres - among the highest in the world, apparently).

Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong is the perfect place to mix in with the villagers and see their daily life.
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
Semonkong - Lesotho
Maletsunyane falls, with its 204 metres, is one of the main attractions of Semonkong.
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Driving on to Malealea

Going to Malealea using a shortcut. It was a 4x4 trail with fantastic scenery all along the path. However, for the vehicle, it was hell due to the difficulty of the trail.

Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
The trail crosses this river.
Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
Road from Semonkong to Malealea - Lesotho
Narrow 4x4 trail in the countryside.