Lesoba is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of South Africa. The Sandstone Mountains with their eroded kranses make for a photographic dream. Hidden away among these mountains, rock pools glisten in the sun and the streams that feed them, trickle out of crevices in the rock like tears. Rock overhangs that have given shelter to human and animal alike over centuries abound in the sometimes in hospitable environment that forms the border with the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.
There are two day trails of 11 and 7 km each from the central base camp plus a short nature trail that follows a stream for about 2.5 km through riverine bush.
The first trail takes the hiker up a steep cleft in the rock to the top of the mountain. A detour from here takes one to a vantage point with panoramic views across the Caledon River to Lesotho.
From here the trail traverses the mountain top allowing the hiker distant vistas of the surrounding areas. Eventually the trail descends through the krans steeply along a rock strewn path and then contours around to an interesting cave formation. From here the trail crosses a stream and then contours past the Queen Victoria rock formation back to camp.
To begin with day 2 of the trail follows the same route as day 1 for a short way. The trail then splits and follows a lower route until a view of a rock bridge comes into view. The trail then descends to cross the valley before beginning a steep ascent of 400m to the top of a mountain. Once on the top, take a break and survey the amazing specter that pans out before you.
From here the trail crosses the plateau before a rocky descent down another gully and then follows the edge of a dyke back to the base camp.
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