While traveling in Republic of South Africa, the tourist can take advantage of visiting Kingdom of Lesotho. The way to do that is by crossing river Caledon. The river separates Laidybrand town, in the south african province Free state from the most important city of the kingdom - Maseru.

Source of wealthness are the tourists that visit this part of paradise from Republic of South Africa. During the time of the apartheid, Lesotho was offering forbidden entertainment to its neighbouts - gambling and prostitutes. Even now after the race segregation is over and Republic of South Africa is ruled by African representatives, Kingdom of Lesotho continues to profit from the casinos and the prostitutes. The country makes everything possible to attract tourists and to build the image of “Heaven’s Kingdom”. The ads and commercial that you can see are close to the ones about Switzerland: Snowy mountains, covered in clouds, feelds covered with flowers, etc. In that way the kingdom is trying to attract tourists that are not only interested in spending money for gambling and drinking.

Lesotho has to offer a lot to the mountain lovers and the alpinists and also to the people that are interested to learn more about this remote piece of Africa.

Short and Interesting facts about Kingdom of Lesotho:

The name Lesotho means ” land of the people who speak Sesotho”. Sesotho is the language of the natives. The other official language is English.

The Kingdom is entirely surrounded by Republic of South Africa.

Lesotho lies 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) above sea level.

The most significant natural resources are diamonds and water.

The head gear of this native is a reminder that the weather in Lesotho is significantly colder than other parts of South Africa

Young shepherds

Mountain tops

A traditional house

Locals carrying maize

Ski Lodge

Maseru