Moorosi Chalets

Introduction

The lodge forms part of a partnership between the Quthing Wildlife Development Trust(QWDT), Malealea Tours (Glenn Jones) and Malealea Lodge (Mick Jones). Moorosi Chalets is a community-run lodge and managed by a local Basotho, Ralitsa and his wife and two children. Mick lives in Zastron, in the free state, but pops in from time to time. For a great personal experience, contact Mick directly, who has a wealth of knowledge of the area and Lesotho for some guided hikes. There are some of the best bushman painting sites as well as incredible day hikes. The Chalets offer 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.

Highlights

• 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 supplies in town(7km away)  - Bottle Store and Supermarkets
• No electricity, no cell phones - gas lamps for lighting
• Absolute peace and tranquility
• Thaba Moorosi - Mountain Fortress hike
• Hikers paradise

Food

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

Bookings and Contact info

Jacqui Jones at Malealea Lodge: cell 082 5524 215  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send us an enquiry

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