Pre-School Visit
Visitors are welcome to visit the pre-schools during term times. 3 classrooms were built at the Makheteng School, Malealea. Donations were received from visitors.
Local Museum in a Traditional Hut & a Basotho Homestay
DAVID MOKHALA offers a hike through a Basotho Village at R10.00 pp. A Basotho overnight homestay can be arranged at R100.00 pp. This is organised at Malealea lodge with a nearby Basotho family. Simple meals can be arranged or you can bring your own food to share with the family.
Max no: 2-4 people in a group. Facilities are, as explained on the overnight pony trek trails. This is for the visitors who would like to experience Africa, without the long day pony trekking or hiking, instead only a 20 minute hike to a nearby village.
4X4 Scenic Drives
Visitors using their own vehicle-no charge.
1. Botsoela waterfall Drive.-Ordinary vehicles and 4x4: about 2 hours
2. 4 x 4 DRIVE: Jobo Mountain Adventure into the Ribaneng valleys-3 hours and can extend to Full Day
3. 4x4 DRIVE: Makhaleng Sunset Drive- Shorter real 4x4 adventure to top of Gorge
Pony Treks
These can be arranged in the morning or the afternoon. Beginner Riders can ask for the Basotho Children to accompany their horse and lead them at a Rate per hour, paid to the Guide.
Mountain Biking
Venture into the mountains on various mountain biking trails to suit all levels of abilities from comfortable to extreme. Ride on single tracks, gravel roads, climbs and descents with spectacular views. Malealea lodge is home to the Monster MTB Challenge which is held annually in April.
Hiking Trails
Pitseng Canyon hike to a cascade of 3 rock pools, large canyon,overhanging rocks. 3 or 6 hours - Rate per hour per adult - for hiking trails only.
Sangoma Appointment - Late Afternoon
Please book in the morning-at our current Rate. We do have a Sangoma - Herbalist in the village. This is for people who are genuinely interested in finding out about Traditional healers. The Bones are thrown and the Sangoma discusses health, travel and well-being of the visitor. You have to ask the questions that you are interested in e.g. health, travel family etc. You have to read between the lines and the answers are often symbolic. Most of the time only the genuinely interested people will get a good response. Other Visitors can be disappointed, but it is up to you to ask as many questions as possible. If you are not happy with his consultation - please tell Pitso and Nkopane
Childrens Choir and Band - Evenings
The choir put a hat down and are paid separately. Minimum donations are R25 for the choir and R20 for the band. 5.30 pm - A Basotho Choir 6.00 pm - A local Basotho Band, using homemade instruments will entertain the visitors. The groups are welcome to dance with the band and this always creates good interaction and fun
Village Walk and Garden Project
Rate per hour, per person. Guides, schools are paid and the balance goes to the Malealea Development Trust. Children from the village take you on a walk to their homes and places of interest. PLANT A TREE.- Tsepang, another entrepeneur, has started a Fruit Tree & Tree Nursery. Compensate for the use of Carbon di-oxide used for your holiday travel and "Plant a Tree" in Malealea village!