Malealea Lodge, Lesotho - Pony Trekking & MTB
Malealea Village, MalealeaAbout
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Added by Jopie, at 30 September 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
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22 Reviews
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31 May 2018
What an experience! The horses were great. The guide was awesome. I'll definitely bring more of my clients here. The cleanest and most well stocked campsite. The prices could be lower though
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23 May 2018
Great getaway.. friendly staff.. good food.. campfire nights! Yeah.. hi Mick and Dylean and all the crowd. I'm a regular.
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11 May 2018
I was sad to leave Malealea.
The lodge is surrounded by typically epic Lesotho scenery- huge mountains as far as the eye can see, with clear, spectacular night skies in the colder months.
I really love that the lodge owns its eco-friendly identity without apology but still making sure people are well-briefed going in. It’s electricity off at 10pm, so get your batteries charged before then!
Beds are comfortable with an extra Basotho blanket in the colder months. There is a supply of clean water by the bed, space for clothes and books, with a hot (very hot!) shower available.
The food is ace. Especially the curries. I enjoyed that an effort was made to sit guests together to encourage socialising.
The grounds have a playground for kids and all sorts of succulents and a special maze garden to explore.
There’s a huge rec room for visitors and this also caters to the computer training courses run for the local community.
The lodge helps run the Malealea Development Trust which does fantastic work for the local community- I’d encourage you to ask questions and get involved and learn, this is really something to see how seriously the lodge takes its responsibility to help locally. The field workers are superstars.
The activities here are for the adventurous, and range from a few hours to a couple of days (!!)
I really wished I could have more time here to experience how an unassuming lodge could achieve so much while being run ethically and responsibly.response / report this review -
10 May 2018
Every part of Malealea Lodge lived up to my expectations. The people working there to the Lodge itself was exactly what I want out of a place. They're very committed in working with the community and making sure everyone benefits! The food is fantastic and the live music each night was amazing!
If you make it to Malealea, I'd suggest learning more about the initiatives they work on and how you may be able to help!! I hope to make it back there one day!response / report this review -
02 April 2018
A fabulous getaway but I wouldn't recommend more than 2 nights for solo travellers. Scenery is gorgeous. Mike & D are wonderful hosts, they made me feel like one of the family.
The pony trek to the waterfall (4hrs) was adventurous and worth every minute (highly recommended!!). The guides where friendly and knowledgeable on the area.response / report this review -
27 March 2018
Nice place for the area .. don’t expect much though .. location is perfect .. nature is beautiful.. sky is beautiful in a clear night but not much to do ..
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22 February 2018
Two days, great stay. Rooms clean and functional. Point trekking to waterfall was an experience, certainly sure footed. Meals prepared looked very good.
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04 February 2018
Has been and will always be a backpacker's lodge. Roads have remained a nightmare to get in and out of there. Some improvement in some of the rooms. The rest remain very basic. I sat at the tearoom listening to German Guests complaining that this was the pits. Food is OK. The bar seems to be the highlight of the evening. I tried the pony trekking. Guys. This is not for unfit or the faint hearted. It is very strenuous and scary going down the narrow mountain pathways.
Good for hikers and bikers and the very adventurous folk. Don't expect any Luxurious hotel! You will be sorely disappointed.response / report this review -
04 January 2018
Great location, nice lodge. Fun walking and pony trekking. Relaxing, good bar, decent wifi and nice food. Relaxing coffee shop and great facilities.
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29 December 2017
Offers a brilliant experience of Lesotho, and supports the local community. Clean accommodation and a great variety of activities. Promotes green living and fun
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23 December 2017
We stayed in the camp site. It was as basic as you can get. Facilities need some maintenance. Beds at the huts are not comfortable. Solar power good for charging phones and tablets only. Solar turned on for a every short period of time. Best to come prepared and bring your own solar battery charger for convenience.
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17 December 2017
Very nice people, local band (Malealea Band) and choir for entertainment, nice lodges and magical nature.
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22 November 2017
Amazing cultural hotel. It gives the feeling and essence of a traditional Lesotho experience.
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17 October 2017
Wonderful place with nice places to view nearby
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05 October 2017
It's always refreshing to be here
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31 August 2017
Malea lea it's my home I know that place it's every nice
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15 August 2017
The feel and the people were amazing. A nice way to round up a trip in Lesotho
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13 April 2017
Stayed here in Oct 2014, fantastic place, quiet and relaxing A+ worth a visit
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12 March 2017
Had a good time here, renting a MTB and cruising the neigbouring villages is really a worthwhile experience
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02 March 2017
Great atmosphere within a fantastic local community. Visit the village and the Africa's Gift Teaching Farm. Also take a pony trek or hire a mountain bike and guide and ride some of the trails
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27 January 2017
Had a very nice stay at he Malealea lodge. Nice atmosphere, fantastic views, and great ice coffee and carrot cake at the coffee bar on site. I'd recommend the village tour which was interesting and relaxed.
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07 October 2016
Friendly and open people. The food was really good. Helpfull staff. Awesome how there were a band and choir to entertain. Also the village walk was quite interesting!!
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