We know Lesotho can be difficult to get to, so we're providing a list for other parts of Lesotho to visit while you’re there.

Thaba Bosiu - historic cultural center outside of Maseru

Semonkong/Malestunyane - waterfall and lodge, among the most accessible of Lesotho's natural wonders (pictured below)

Sehlabathebe National Park - remote, untouched national park in the Drakensburg mountains

Sani Pass- a notoriously windy road

Katse Dam - an intro to water geopolitics, also peaceful with some water sports and cultural options

If you are driving into the rural areas of Lesotho, say to Sehlabathebe, we HIGHLY recommend a lot of clearance and some spare tires. Or you can just give our bests to my buddy the tire guy on the road from Qacha's Nek to Sehlabathebe.

Most of the country has well-paved roads that connect parts of the country - primarily where there are mines or dams that require heavy equipment and have money. So for places like Maseru, Semonkong, and Maliba much of the access will be paved roads but the last stretch can often still be dirt.

Cape Town makes a great additional stop on your way to/from Lesotho. We particularly like Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope itself, the penguin beach, and the botanical gardens.

Naomi and her mother have visited Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe/Zambia border. We had a blast rafting the Zambezi River and added in some safari days as well.

Safaris roughly divide between private game reserves and national parks. Private reserves know what animals are there and can better guarantee what you'll see. National parks are more varied and less certain.

Naomi has been to Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana (known for elephants, as in the photo). The classic South African safari is Kruger National Park.