Directions/Contact
Malealea Lodge "The Gateway to Lesotho"
Contact Details
SA Tel: +27 82 5524 215/+277 82 775550
Lesotho Tel: +266 5883 9646/+266 5323 0295
Email: info@malealealodge.com
Directions to Malealea Lodge
Lesotho is a world without fences. Breathtaking scenery abounds and every season has unique attractions.
Malealea Lodge is situated in a remote part of Western Lesotho, perfect for a 2 to 3 night stay en-route from Johannesburg to Cape Town or the Drakensberg to the Wild Coast or the Garden Route.
Johannesburg (500kms) 6 - 7 hours
Durban (700kms) 10 hours
Cape Town (1100kms) 15 hours
George (900kms) 10 hours
Bloemfontein (200kms) 3 hours
Please note that a bridge has collapsed on the B40 - (about 9kms from Motsekuoa off the A2) There is a temporary bridge that has been built. If the Temporary bridge is safe to cross then use the directions below.
The last 7km is a gravel road. No 4 x 4 is necessary but high clearance vehicles are highly recommended.
Cell phones & Internet & Google Maps
We suggest you don't rely on Google Maps as you will lose internet connectivity as soon as you cross the border into Lesotho. To stay connected we recommend you buy a Vodacom Starter Pack as you enter the country. You need to register this with your passport. Insert the sim card into your phone and buy airtime which you can transfer to data. We recommend that you insert this sim card into a Wifi dongle (if you have one) and use this as your Wifi connection.
Directions from Maseru Border (90 Km; 2hrs)
From the Maseru Border drive 1.1 km and turn right at the first traffic light. Drive for almost 2 km and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout. From the roundabout drive for exactly 7.4km and take the 3rd Exit at the roundabout. Follow this section for 18.5 km until you get to a T-junction with the main road (A2). Turn right here and drive for another 26.9 km to Motsekuoa, where you will turn left onto a tar road.
From Motsekua
Drive for 10.8 km and take the right split. Drive for 13.8km and take the left split onto a gravel road. After 1.8km you will get to the Gates of Paradise Viewpoint. Drive for another 2.6km and take the right split. The last section will take 3.1km to the entrance of Malealea Lodge
Directions from Wepener/Van Rooyen's Gate Border Post (75 Km; 2hrs)
From the Wepener Van Rooyen's Hek Border head towards Mafeteing. Drive 16.3 km and take the first exit at the traffic circle. Drive for about 500 metres and make sure you take the left split. You must pass the Engen Garage on your left hand side. From the Engen Garage drive for about 25km until you get to the Motsekuoa Junction, where you will turn right onto a tar road.
From Motsekua
Drive for 10.8 km and take the right split. Drive for 13.8km and take the left split onto a gravel road. After 1.8km you will get to the Gates of Paradise Viewpoint. Drive for another 2.6km and take the right split. The last section will take 3.1km to the entrance of Malealea Lodge
From all directions:
At Motsekuoa (A busy taxi corner)(26kms north of Mafeteng or 10 kms south of Morija), turn onto a tar road - B40.
You are now 33kms from Malealea (Follow signs to Matelile and Qaba).
Drive for 10kms, fork right, drive for 15kms, turn left, drive 1km, over the Gates of Paradise Pass and drive another 6kms to Malealea Lodge.
Drive through the entrance of the Trading Station & Horse Post (you wonder where you are!) and you will find the Lodge & gardens!
Driving in Lesotho
KEEP 2 RED TRIANGLES IN VEHICLE FOR LESOTHO
Police Road Blocks
PLEASE STOP AT THE STOP SIGN AND WAIT FOR THE POLICEMAN TO SIGNAL TO YOU TO DRIVE FORWARD TO WHERE HE IS STANDING!!! WAIT FOR THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU TO GO, THEN STOP AT THE SIGN AND WAIT TO BE WAVED TO WHERE THE POLICEMAN IS. THE POLICE ARE VERY FRIENDLY, IF YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THERE IS NO PROBLEM AT ALL!
Border issues
Please ensure your passport is stamped at both borders - the South African and the Lesotho side otherwise you will have problems on your way out of the country. Lesotho Road toll fees are R80 per vehicle. Keep grocery receipts for food that you are bringing into Lesotho in case you asked to show the receipts. It is illegal for South African citizens to bring alcohol into Lesotho.
Children U/18 need full unabridged birth certificates when travelling with their parents. If the children are travelling with one parent or with friends, the necessary documents and affidavits are also required. Please click on this link for more information: http://www.dha.gov.za/files/Brochures/Immigrationleaflet.pdf