Sehlabathebe National Park, Qacha's Nek is undoubtedly one of the major Tourist Attractions in Qacha's Nek. It is only national park in Lesotho, situated on the eastern border of the country on the edge of the Great Escarpment. Sehlabathebe National Park, Qacha's Nek is located close to South Africa's uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park to the west of Himeville, Underberg and Kokstad. The site consists of a mountain block of high-altitude sandstone topped by basalt on the north side where there are higher mountains. The tributaries of the Tsoelikana River incise deeply creating near-vertical cliffs.
The vegetation of the Sehlabathebe National Park, Qacha's Nek is primarily high-altitude montane grassland and the lower gorge walls are flanked by thick bush and scrub. The summits are usually rocky with bare, shallow soil patches and rock sheets near the escarpment. Patches of wet meadow and marshland at all altitudes can be found. Tsoelikana River and its oxbow lakes and rock pools feature aquatic vegetation. Sehlabathebe National Park in Qacha's Nek was established in 1951. The lush green relatively un-grazed grassland above 2,500 meters of Sehlabathebe is home to the Anthus chloris which is the only globally threatened passerine species in Lesotho.
Gyps coprotheres had been permanent at Sehlabathebe National Park, Qacha's Nek for some 50 years. The park is an important foraging area for the species. The rare Gypaetus barbatus meridionalis are found widely across this area. Buteo rufofuscus, Falco biarmicus and Ciconia nigra are the other cliff-nesting species. The high-altitude, rocky slopes and outcrops above 2,000 meters dotted with boulders are home to Chaetops aurantius. The surrounding grassy slopes and plateau support the Anthus hoeschi, which breed in large numbers during the austral summer, especially above 3,000 meters.
The grassy slopes and valleys of Sehlabathebe National Park, Qacha's Nek hold Sagittarius serpentarius. Another extremely rare species in Lesotho, Podiceps cristatus can be found in the high-altitude tarns. Serinus symonsi is a common species above 1,500 meters and forages in the rank grasslands. You can spot Anthus crenatus, Monticola explorator and Geocolaptes olivaceus easily in the vicinity of rocky outcrops. A paradise for bird watchers, Sehlabathebe National Park, Qacha's Nek is a must visit for you as part of your Qacha's Nek Tours.
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