Eager tourists at Semonkong Lodge in southern Lesotho wasted no time in snapping pictures of Maletsunyane Falls, as the region saw several centimetres of snowfall.
Semonkong Lodge after at least 6cm of snow fell overnight, on 10 July 2023. Wintry scenes saw excited tourists making their way to capture the beauty at Maletsunyane Falls. Picture: Love Africa Marketing/Supplied
JOHANNESBURG – While Gauteng residents cosy up to weather the onslaught of freezing temperatures from Monday, southern Lesotho’s landscape has turned into a picturesque winter wonderland.
With 6cm snow engulfing the region overnight, tourists and staff lucky enough to wake up to a glistening blanket of white at Semonkong Lodge even had the pleasure of seeing the area transformed.
Trees covered in snow at Semonkong Lodge in southern Lesotho on 10 July 2023. Picture: Love Africa Marketing/Supplied
Trees line the frosty banks of the Maletsunyane River below Semonkong Lodge in southern Lesotho on 10 July 2023. Picture: Love Africa Marketing/Supplied
A view of parts of snowy Semonkong Lodge in southern Lesotho after recording at least 6cm of snow on 10 July 2023. Picture: Love Africa Marketing/Supplied
The Maletsunyane River, which flows below the lodge, now boasts snow-covered trees lining its banks. Adventurous tourists wasted no time in capturing the dramatic wintry scenes, including Maletsunyane Falls, one of the highest single-drop waterfalls in Africa.
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