Introduction

The lodge forms part of a partnership between the Quthing Wildlife Development Trust(QWDT) and Malealea Lodge. Moorosi Chalets run by the manageress, Malebohang Phatsoane from QWDT, offers warm, basotho hospitality and will ensure a pleasant stay. With pure spring water gravity fed down the mountainside,no electricity and no cellphones, the chalets provide the perfect opportunity to explore Southern Lesotho and unwind in a beautiful setting. The region is just waiting to be explored and guided hiking to waterfalls, bushmen paintings and other interesting places are on offer. The Chalets provide a good overnight base for trans-Lesotho trips, especially between Malealea Lodge and Qachas Nek/Sehlabathbe.

Location

The Chalets are situated in Southern Lesotho about 10km outside the town of Mount Moorosi in the Quthing River Valley. They are situated directly beneath the famous "Thaba Moorosi" - the ex-stronghold of Chief Moorosi who resisited British Rule in the great Moorosi War of 1879.

Directions: From Quthing

Follow the tar road from Quthing to Mount Moorosi. Drive through the town of Mount Moorosi for about 3km and then turn right (signposted) onto a gravel road for 4km until you get to the Chalets. Keep straight on this road - Do not turn right onto the 4x4 track up the hill.

Directions: From Qachas Nek

Follow the tar road from Qachas Nek right down to the confluence of the Senqu and Quthing River. You will cross the Quthing River and about 1.5km from here turn left onto a gravel road for 4km until you get to the Chalets. Keep straight on this road - Do not turn right onto the 4x4 track up the hill.

Facilities

• Communal Braai Area and facilities
• Solar and Gas Geysers
• Comfy beds and linen provided
• Communal Self-catering kitchens
• Pure Mineral Water from the mountain out the taps
• Basic shop - Beer, Wine and Colddrinks

Food

Moorosi Chalets can provide catering (Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast) on request - These are basic traditional basotho meals but must be prebooked before arrival.

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