Mokhotlong District, Lesotho · Africa
Mapholaneng sits on the route: 25 minutes from Mokhotlong, 59km from Sani Pass.
Mapholaneng is a town located in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho. With a population of 3,739, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Mapholaneng sits in Lesotho. It's in the Africa/Maseru time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mapholaneng to your route.
Tlokoeng Airport (IATA: TKO, ICAO: FXTK) is an airport serving the village of Tlokoeng in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho.
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Mapholaneng is located in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho, Africa. The coordinates are -29.2003 latitude, 28.8680 longitude.
Mapholaneng has a population of approximately 3,739 people, making it a town in Lesotho.
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landmark
Africa's second-tallest dam, a 185 m double-curvature concrete arch wedged into a Lesotho gorge, reached by a spectacular sealed mountain road that clings to the reservoir's edge for kilometres. Free guided tours run into the dam wall.
38 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
The gateway climb on Lesotho's northern A1, rising to 2,820 m in tight tarred hairpins on the way to Afriski and the Mahlasela heights. Snow and freezing fog are common in winter, and the road is far better surfaced than the Sani Pass.
56 km · about 65 min drive
cafe
Africa's highest pub at the top of the legendary Sani Pass, accessible only by 4x4 on the border between South Africa and Lesotho at 2,874 metres.
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest pub in Africa at the top of Sani Pass, with views back down the dramatic switchback road into South Africa's Drakensberg mountains.
59 km · about 70 min drive
famous road
A legendary dirt road climbing 1,332 meters from KwaZulu-Natal up the Drakensberg escarpment to the kingdom of Lesotho.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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