Ketane Falls

The Ketane falls drop around one hundred and twenty metres into a gorge in the interior of Lesotho, and there is no road: reaching them means two days on a pony or on foot from Malealea, staying in villages on the way, which is why very few people see them. The country crossed to get there is the point as much as the falls, gorges and high grassland with scattered villages and no vehicles.

What's there

• The fall - around one hundred and twenty metres into the gorge below.
• The approach - two days on horseback or on foot from Malealea.
• The village stays - the overnight arrangements on the route.
• The roadless country - highland gorges and grassland with no vehicle access.

When to go

November to March is the summer season with the strongest flow and the mildest weather. Winter brings hard frost and snow. Summer storms can make river crossings dangerous.

Before you go

There is no road and the trip takes four days minimum with a guide and ponies. Accommodation is village huts with no facilities. This is a serious undertaking rather than an excursion.

Nearby

Malealea is west, and Semonkong is northeast.

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