• Experience Lesotho in a Nutshell
    Experience Lesotho in a Nutshell

    Accommodation • Pony Treks • Activities • Community Experiences

  • Experience the Warmth of Basotho Hospitality
  • Wayfarer Pause: and Behold a Gateway of Paradise
  • Malealea Lodge - The Gateway to Lesotho
  • Discover the Magic Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho
Malealea Lodge is a rustic lodge, pony trek and mountain bike centre in Lesotho’s remote highlands

You won’t hear traffic here, you will hear singing. You will hear birds who wake early and crickets who stay up late. On the trail, you will hear the clanging of bells fastened to the necks of grazing sheep, the steady trickle of valley creeks, the clip-clop of your pony’s hooves underfoot. You will see vast and endless rolling hills, aloe plants as tall as you, growing out of the dry ground, the russet glow that shines over the mountains as the sun slips behind them, and a people who have known laughter as well as they know struggle.

You will taste the richness of authentic Basotho cuisine and smell the sweet, smoky bonfires that burn each night. Stay with us, and discover all that we have to offer. And soon you will feel the magic.

Explore our beautiful community

Our community is our priority and we want you to discover it. Our activities will allow you to ethically explore all of the natural beauty that surrounds us while exposing you to our way of life. The Malealea Development Trust builds our community every day and is headquartered on our premises. Find out more about their work and how you can support it by clicking on the link below.

What our guests say

  • 🌿 “An Honest Reflection from a Guest”

    “We’re proud of the many wonderful reviews we receive — and we also value honest feedback that helps us improve. Here’s one example that captures both the challenges and the beauty of staying off the beaten track at Malealea Lodge.” ⭐️ Guest Review (2 Stars) (Translated by Google) A very nature-oriented lodge; if that's your thing, you'll be right at home. The room is very spartan, and the bathroom... Read this review

    November 2025

  • Simple and perfect

    (Translated by Google) Fantastic accommodation! The staff were lovely, cheerful, and always ready to help. Everything was simple and perfect. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend it! (Original)Super logement! Personnel adorable, de bonne humeur, toujours prêt à rendre service. Tout est simple et parfait. On a passé un super moment on recommande!Rooms: 4/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5

    November 2025

  • Blown away by the beauty of the place

    (Translated by Google) I recently visited Malealea Lodge in Lesotho and was blown away by the beauty of the place. Set in a breathtaking natural environment, the lodge offers an authentic experience immersed in the local culture. The pony trekking and mountain biking activities are simply amazing. The hikes through the spectacular landscapes are an incredible way to explore the region and experience nature up close. Led by experts,... Read this review

    Antonia, January 2025

  • A lot of magic happens here

    (Translated by Google) The heart of the village and the valley. A lot of magic happens here. Social and cooperative projects. It's obviously a lodge and is perfectly prepared for tourism, with a restaurant, pony tours, local music, cabins, and excellent views. It's very peaceful and worth a visit for a few days of relaxation and a closer look at the local culture. There are also many treks, which... Read this review

    Los Mundo, March 2025