Mokhotlong is a wonderful district of Lesotho. It covers an area of 4,075 square kilometers and according to the records of 2004, has a population of approximately 130,000. The district is the highest terrain in the Maloti Range and is the source of the Senqu River. Interestingly Mokhotlong is one of most remote areas of Lesotho thus tourists find it suitable to visit this place. The area has a tranquil atmosphere and is considered to be the best retreat from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the country.
Mokhotlong in Lesotho is the capital and only town in the district. Mokhotlong borders on the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa in the east. The north point of the Mokhotlong City borders the Free State Province. It also borders the districts of Butha-Buthe, Leribe and Thaba-Tseka. Mokhotlong District is divided into 4 constituencies of Bobatsi, Malingoaneng, Mokhotlong and Senqu. There are 15 local communities in the districts Khalahali, Khubelu, Linakaneng and Liphamola.
Mokhotlong sits at the top of the windblown site of Drakensberg Ridge. The Mokhotlong at Lesotho is sometimes referred to as the loneliest place in Africa. It includes the highest mountain of Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana which is at a height of 3482 meters. Mokhotlong literally means Place of the Bald Ibis and over the years it has become one of the Tourist Destinations in Lesotho. In Mokhotlong in Lesotho, tourists can find reminisces of Tibet or Mongolia, which are sure to charm you and provide you a different experience.
Tourists can easily access Mokhotlong from Moshoeshoe Airport which is located about 18 kilometers from Maseru. Maseru is the capital city of Lesotho and thus provides various transportation options. You can arrange taxi pick-up and buses are also considered to be the best modes of transportation within the country. You can access Mokhotlong from Meqheleng as it is the junction for the trains coming from Bloemfontein Bohlokong.
If you are looking for accommodation in Mokhotlong you can stay at the budget hotels. The nearby places such as Maseru have several hotels and guest houses. You can stay at these hotels and access Mokhotlong according to your convenience.
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