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5 Days Free State and Lesotho Tour

Free State & Lesotho

5 Days Free State and Lesotho Tour

Golden Gate, Free State & Lesotho

STARTING FROM

$ 879 per person sharing

$ 879

Starting from | per person sharing

5 Days Free State and Lesotho Tour

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Depart Johannesburg / Pretoria for the Eastern Free State.

In the Golden Gate Highlands National Park experience the beauty of the most amazing sandstone rock formations. This 11 600 hectares of unique environment is true highland habitat, providing home to a variety of mammals including black wildebeest, eland, blesbok, oribi, springbok and Burchell’s zebra – and birds, including the rare bearded vulture (lammergeier) and the equally rare bald ibis, which breed on the ledges in the sandstone cliffs.

Clarens was laid out in the foothills of the Rooiberge and named for the village in Switzerland where President Paul Kruger died in 1904 while in exile. It is known as the artists’ town and the jewel of the Free State. This is a wonderful little village full of delightful shops, art galleries and its own brewery, whose brewer has a passion for micro brewed beer.  The well-known SA artist Frans Claerhout lived in the area and you will find some of his works in the numerous galleries.

Depart for the Lesotho Border.

Enter Lesotho at one of the most beautiful border posts in the world. 

Travel over the truly magnificent Mafika-Lisiu mountain pass to wonder, not only at what nature has to offer in the form of spectacular scenery, but to be lost in admiration at what man can achieve in the likes of the Katze Dam, the Lesotho Highlands Water engineering project of the decade. Enjoy a cruise on the dam (optional).

At the Katze Dam Botanical Garden extensive pathways will lead you pass the displays of Sesotho traditional medicinal plants and other unique plants.

Opportunity to go on a hike or take a walk through the rural village of Pitseng

Travel to Roma, site of the National University of Lesotho. 

On route we will visit the Leribe Craft Centre.  We will visit the Kome Caves where cave dwellings have been carved out under towering rocks. Families living there are descendants of the original people who built the caves and are still living the same as their forefathers did.

Travel to Roma, site of the National University of Lesotho. 

On route we will visit the Leribe Craft Centre.  We will visit the Kome Caves where cave dwellings have been carved out under towering rocks. Families living there are descendants of the original people who built the caves and are still living the same as their forefathers did.

Today is an opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery or make use of some of the activities available:  Enjoy the exhilarating experience of pony trekking for which Lesotho is well known.  Rock Art and Dinosaurs footprints: Explore caves and overhangs for the unique art of the vanished Bushman.  Some sites dating back 40 000 years.

Hiking is a truly idyllic way to explore the natural beauty of the mountains of Lesotho.

Depart for Johannesburg/Pretoria. 

Enjoy the truly amazing mountain scenery of the Eastern Free State.

Optional – At Ben Nevis, the ‘connoisseurs’ venue, we will have a wonderful opportunity to taste cherry alcoholic drinks and liquors, products of the farm.  Lunch will be served in the beautiful garden.  A short hike to bushmans paintings is also possible. Arrive Johannesburg/Pretoria in late afternoon.

Summary

Rate Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast as mentioned
  • Dinners as mentioned
  • Luxury Transport
  • Services of a Tourist Guide
  • All entrance fees as mentioned
  • Conservation Fees

Rates Excludes:

  • Lunch not mentioned
  • Dinner not mentioned
  • Drinks and items of a personal nature

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2023 TRAVEL SCHEDULE

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Date

Tour ref

Tour Name

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 February 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 February 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 February 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 February 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 February 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 February 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 February 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 February 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 February 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 February 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 March 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 March 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 March 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 March 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 March 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 March 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 March 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 March 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 March 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 March 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 April 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 April 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 April 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 April 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 April 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 April 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 April 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 April 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 April 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 April 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 May 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 May 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 May 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 May 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 May 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 May 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 May 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 May 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 May 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 May 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 June 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 June 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 June 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 June 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

11 – 24 June 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

4 – 19 June 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 July 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 July 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 July 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 July 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

11 – 24 July 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

4 – 19 July 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 August 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 August 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 August 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 August 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

11 – 24 August 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

4 – 19 August 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 September 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 September 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 September 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 September 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 September 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 September 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 September 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 September 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 September 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 September 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 October 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 October 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 October 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 October 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 October 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 October 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 October 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 October 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 October 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 October 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 November 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 November 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 November 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 November 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 November 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 November 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 November 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 November 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 November 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 November 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

2 – 6 , 14 – 18, 24 – 28 December 2023

5D – CK

5 Day – Cape Kaleidoscope

8 – 12, 20 – 24 December 2023

5D – FSL

5 Day – Free State & Lesotho Tour

5 – 9, 20 – 24 December 2023

5D – KNP

5 Day – Kruger Safari

8 – 15, 19 – 26 December 2023

8D – HSA

8 Day – Highlights of South Africa

3 – 12 December 2023

10D – ESA

10 Day – Explore South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

15 – 26 December 2023

12D – USAE

12 Day – Ultimate South African Experience (Motorcycle Tour)

11 – 24 December 2023

14D – BSA

14 Day – Best of South Africa

5 – 20 December 2023

16D – MGR

16 Day – Magical Garden Route (Motorcycle Tour)

4 – 19 December 2023

16D – WASA

16 Day – Wild Adventure Tour

9 – 26 December 2023

18D – WSA

18 Day – Wonders of South Africa (Motorcycle Tour)

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