Every now and then, we receive feedback about our food that makes me pause, smile a little, and reflect on where we are — and what we offer. Over the years, we’ve been told our food is “not African enough.” More recently, we’ve been told it’s “not European enough.” And now, occasionally, that the dining room is not decorated enough. In many ways, that perfectly captures the unique space Malealea Lodge occupies.
The Three Peaks Hike – An Epic Day Out from Malealea Lodge ⛰️💚
Posted on Sat May 24, 2025.
Today we conquered the mighty Three Peaks – Mount Fuku Fuku and her two majestic sisters – on a truly unforgettable hike from Malealea Lodge. We began by driving about 6.5 km up the rugged mountain road before parking the car and starting our ascent with our wonderful guide, Khomo.
Distance: 8.5 km
Time: ±4.5 hours (including a lunch break, plenty of photo ops, and lots of “just-looking-at-the-view” pauses — definitely not from puffing and panting 😉)
Ascent: 576 m
Descent: 559 m
Toughness: Challenging!
The climb up Mount Fuku Fuku was steep and demanding, but absolutely worth every step. Standing at 2,345 meters, the summit offered panoramic views that stretched for miles in every direction. We truly felt like we were on top of the world.
Along the way, we were treated to spectacular plant life — from delicate alpine grasses to the striking spotted aloes clinging to rocky outcrops. And high above us, a jackal buzzard soared through the skies, keeping watch over the valley below.
From the summit of Fuku Fuku, we followed the ridgeline, dipping and rising again as we tackled the second and third peaks. At the final summit, we took a well-earned break and enjoyed lunch surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.
The descent proved to be its own adventure — with one particularly steep rocky section requiring a bit of bum-sliding and laughter — but it was all part of the fun. After rejoining the road, we made our way back to the car and returned to the lodge, tired but exhilarated.
This route covered about 8.5 km in total and took us around four and a half hours, including plenty of stops to admire the views, snap photos, and appreciate the wild, untamed beauty of Lesotho.
For those wanting to do the full hike directly from Malealea Lodge, you can add approximately 2.5 hours to the journey. The total distance, ascent, and descent from the lodge will be confirmed soon — but expect a full day of hiking with rewarding views every step of the way.
It’s a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience – definitely one for the books!
Further Reading
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