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Mokhotlong

Mokhotlong District, Lesotho · Africa

About Mokhotlong

Mokhotlong sits on the route: 25 minutes from Mapholaneng, 39km from Sani Pass.

Mokhotlong is a town located in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho. With a population of 14,461, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Mokhotlong 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 Mokhotlong to your route.

About Mokhotlong

Mokhotlong (Sotho: Mokhotlong) is a constituency, city and seat of Mokhotlong District in the mountainous northeastern part of Lesotho. It is the first major city with an airport along the road from South Africa across the Sani Pass, near the Maloti (Drakensberg in South Africa) Mountains. The name of the city is

Read more named in Sesotho, the language of the people of Lesotho, meaning "Place of the Bald Ibis." Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest point in southern Africa, is found in the district.

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Where is Mokhotlong located?

Mokhotlong is located in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho, Africa. The coordinates are -29.2894 latitude, 29.0675 longitude.

What is the population of Mokhotlong?

Mokhotlong has a population of approximately 14,461 people, making it a town in Lesotho.

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Quick Information

Population
14,461
Continent
Africa
Country
Lesotho
Region
Mokhotlong District
Timezone
Africa/Maseru
Coordinates
-29.2894, 29.0675

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Worth the detour from Mokhotlong

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Sani Mountain Lodge

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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sani Pass Summit 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Sani Pass

A legendary dirt road climbing 1,332 meters from KwaZulu-Natal up the Drakensberg escarpment to the kingdom of Lesotho.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Katse Dam

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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mokhotlong

  • 39 kmSani Pass Summit ViewpointThe highest pub in Africa at the top of Sani Pass, with views back down the dramatic switchback road into South Africa's Drakensberg mountains.
  • 39 kmSani PassA legendary dirt road climbing 1,332 meters from KwaZulu-Natal up the Drakensberg escarpment to the kingdom of Lesotho.
  • 75 kmMoteng PassThe 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mokhotlong.

Mapholaneng

🇱🇸 Lesotho

22 km awayPop. 3,739

Seshote

🇱🇸 Lesotho

50 km awayPop. 1,858

Thaba-Tseka

🇱🇸 Lesotho

51 km awayPop. 16,765

Katse

🇱🇸 Lesotho

57 km awayPop. 2,870

Lejone

🇱🇸 Lesotho

60 km awayPop. 2,178

Sehonghong

🇱🇸 Lesotho

60 km awayPop. 2,234

Sehlabathebe

🇱🇸 Lesotho

65 km awayPop. 1,985

Himeville

🇿🇦 South Africa

67 km awayPop. 2,033

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