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African Picnic and Camping is an African
Apica
APICA which stands for African Picnic and Camping is an African movement inspired by the outdoor picnic setting in the landscape of the Lesotho mountains. The event is mainly sponsored by Econet Telecomm Lesotho together with Jam Sessions Lesotho.
The event attracts well over 400 attendees. This two-day event is a family friendly featuring both local and international and an array of fun-filled activities. Hosted annually during the Easter holidays in the month of April, attendees can expect a lot of fun, traveling, and music for friends and lovers
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AfricaPicnicAndCamping/
Maletsunyane Braai Festival
Maletsunyane Braai Festival is the biggest braai festival in Lesotho. It is an annual event taking place on the last weekend of November. It takes place against the backdrop of the breath-taking Maletsunyane Falls in Semonkong which is about 115km from the capital City-Maseru. The fall has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the longest commercially operated single-drop abseil in the world. Maletsunyane Falls has been listed by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the 50 most beautiful places to visit in Africa.
The event is ideal for campers, braai lovers, and adventure fanatics who’s love an escape into the deep, river filled mountains of the Kingdom. It is a two-day event hosted annually between the 24th to 26th November. It headlines both local and international acts, and boasts fun filled activities such as braai, camping and bon fire with friends and attendees. A perfect event for escaping and networking.
Website: https://www.maletsunyanebraaifest.co.ls/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maletsunyanebraaifest/
- Letofe
The Lesotho Tourism Festival (LETOFE), which will now be called the Standard Lesotho Bank LETOFE Lifestyle Experience, is usually held in the third week of December, just before Christmas. The event features the best of local and international artists from the genres of Jazz, Afro-soul and RNB.
For more information, check out their online pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Letofe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letofe_ls/?hl=en
Roof of Africa
The Roof of Africa is known as the Mother of Hard Enduro – the world’s original hard enduro. The Roof of Africa covers an astonishing distance of 250 to 350km for 3 days with The lowest elevation that riders will be at, covering 1,400m.
It has become one of Lesotho’s most expected annual event hosted between 29th November to 2nd December. It’s said to be the oldest hard enduro race staged for the first time in 1967. The race is a three-segment/section race. Section One, (round-the-houses) starts off in Maseru CBD and is entered by all competitors, while section two is staged near Thaba Bosiu with the finish at Bushmans Pass. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron riders will start based on their finish positions in the Maseru CBD. Racing Section 2 will comprise of 100 – 160km of riding in the Mountain Kingdom. Competitors will start this section based on their combined overall times from the first two racing sections.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/theroofofafrica/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroofofafrica/
Website: https://theroofofafrica.com/
Menkhoaneng Walk
The Menkhoaneng to Thaba Bosiu Walk follows the historic trek/footsteps of the founder of the Basotho Nation, the Great King Moshoeshoe I, from his birth place at Menkhoaneng to Thaba Bosiu where he established the Basotho Nation at his final resting place. The first walk took place in 2007 with around 40 participants and as of 2018 has grown to over 700 participants, with a good percentage of international participants.
The event occurs from March 11th during Lesotho’s national holiday commemorating Moshoeshoe’s Day. The walk occurs for over three following the exact journey of the late King Moshoeshoe I’s footsteps from Butha-Buthe (Menkhoaneng) to Thaba Busiu, where the nation of Lesotho was founded in 1824.
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/moshoeshoewalk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moshoeshoewalk/
Website: https://moshoeshoewalk.wordpress.com/
Wine Festival
it’s a holistic experience that celebrates the culinary arts, local flavors, and the joy of shared moments. Indulge your palate with delectable bites from our carefully selected food vendors, offering a tantalizing array of gourmet delicacies that perfectly complement the wines on offer.
As of 2023, the event celebrates its 10th Anniversary, hosted at the regular Maseru Club grounds. It welcomes world class wine makers, and brands from the culinary industry from both Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa. The event welcomes over 100 wine brands, musical performances and food vendors from over 10 stalls.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesothoWine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesothowine/
Website: https://lesothowine.co.ls/
Cleketseng
Dubbed the Magic 5, Cleketseng is an annual event held since 2015. The event offers a picnic experience appealing mostly to the youth in the atmosphere of a Picnic and fun. Hosted at a picnic spot nea Mokhethoaneng in the outskirts of Maseru, the event pioneer the best in local music talent. Cleketseng has become a buzz word in the local entertainment scene with the #Cleketseng trending on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleketseng/
Lesotho Gin & Trout Tourism Festival
The Great Spirit of the Kingdom moves across our mountains and waters beckoning to visitors far and wide to come and savour the flavours of Lesotho. As the premier Food and beverage tourism festival in the country, Gin & Trout offers amazing gin tasting experiences and varied expressions of world famous Lesotho Trout in some of the most breathtaking locations in the world.
Website: https://www.gntfestival.co.ls/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GnTLesotho/
