The tourist attractions in Leribe in lesotho include the Leribe Craft Center, the beautiful scenery of Katse Dam and the mountain of Thaba Bosiu. These tourist attractions in Leribe are visited round the year by visitors who come from around the world. The town of Leribe has some industry, which gave it a modern town look.
The Leribe Craft Center is a vocational school and workshop. Here the local women collect rare mountain mohair which they spin in their home and bring the prepared yarn. The is center is run mostly by the crippled, disabled and deaf women of the area. At the center the yarn are washed and then moth proofed, dyed and it is then woven, knitted or crocheted into different products. The items that are made include, shoulder bags, purses, scarves stoles, knee rugs table mats, cushion covers, tapestries, runners and ponchos. The prices of these items are very low due to less overhead along with low cost of living. The profit earned from selling the products are used to educate and support these women and their family.
Visitors looking for Things to do in Leribe can visit the route from Leribe to the Maputsoe or Fickburg Bridge border post . The road goes till Caledonspoort. The route present along the route provides some breath-taking view of the blossoming fields during Spring time. The fortifications of Major's Bell's Tower is another tourist attraction. Built in the year 1870s, one can still see the Tower. The primitive statue of a European near the administrative office will be interesting to those who want to know about the history of Southern Africa and the different wars that were fought.
Visitors coming for Laribe Tours can also include the Thaba Boisu Mountain in their list of sightseeing in Leribe. This was the stronghold of King Mashoueshoue in the 18th century. This is among the most important historical places in Lesotho. The geography of the mountain made it impossible to conquer the mountain by any external forces for 40 years. The shape of the mountain is the reason behind the famous "Basotho Hat" which is worn by the people all over the country.
The other Leribe Tourist Attractions include visit the Dinosaur Tracks which can be seen km north of Leribe on the Butha-Butha. It is located 400 meter down the Subern stream of the bridge. One can also visit the Mosi Oa Tunya, which is a famous waterfall in Leribe.
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