Hlotse Lesotho
Hlotse (also Leribe) is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial center until Lesotho. You'll find various hotels and apartments in Maseru, which is located 75 kilometres to the southwest of Hlotse. Options here include the Scenery Guesthouse Stadium and Scenery Guesthouse Maqalika. If you enjoy sports and want to see local games, you might like to take a trip to Setsoto Stadium, which is situated to the southwest of Hlotse.
Geography and history
Leribe is a region situated in Lesotho. Its capital town is Hlotse and has a total population of approximately 300 000 inhabitants. The 2 828 km² area of Leribe only has two towns, namely Hlotse and Maputsoe. This region borders on the Free State Province of South Africa and is one of the northern regions of Lesotho.
The capital town of Hlotse has many historical attractions such as dinosaur footprints that date back some 108-200 million years back. The Tsehlanyane Nature Reserve is also located in the capital town. The villages of Ha Lejone and Pitseng are typical Basotho villages situated conveniently near the Katse Dam.
Accommodation
There are many options regarding visitor accommodation in the Leribe region. Tourists can choose from bed and breakfasts, self-catering units, guest houses, guest lodges and caravan and camping sites. Please view our accommodation directory for more information on places to stay in the region.
Businesses
The business community of Leribe is doing great thanks to the Katse Dam that acts as a very popular tourist attraction. The shops, products and restaurants in the area all of very high quality and the owners cannot wait to see new faces. Please go to our business directory for a list of all the businesses you will find in the region. There are many outdoor, especially water sports, activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy in this region. Please see our activities directory for a complete list of things to do.
Explore Hlotse in Lesotho.
Hlotse in the region of Leribe with it's 47,675 inhabitants is located in Lesotho - some 46 mi (or 74 km) North-East of Maseru, the country's capital city.
Time in Hlotse is now 05:55 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named 'Africa / Maseru' with an UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tau, Seetsas, Ramapepe, Qacha's Nek, Mohale's Hoek or Ha Nyenye. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tsikoane, Moliboeas, Moliboeas, Hlotse, Jonathans and Hlotse Camp. We saw some hobby films in the internet. Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation.
The photo 'Dino footprints, Hlotse, Lesotho, 01-05-2006' was uploaded by user pjrinkel
The photo 'View over Hlotse, Lesotho, 01-05-2006' was uploaded by user pjrinkel
The photo 'View over Hlotse, Lesotho, 01-05-2006' was uploaded by user pjrinkel
The photo 'Hlotse, Lesotho, 01-05-2006' was uploaded by user pjrinkel
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The photo 'Seubeng River dry in July' was uploaded by user Paramente
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The photo 'Leribe High School from the Hilltop' was uploaded by user Paramente
The photo 'Dinosaur foot prints in rock in river bed some 23 km from Butha Buthe - Dicynodont therapsid mammal-like reptile?' was uploaded by user John A For
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Hlotse
Hlotse (also Leribe) is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial center until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2006 was 24,710. The alternate name, Leribe, comes from the adjacent French Protestant Leribe Mission, founded in 1859 by François Coillard.
Located at -28.87, 28.05 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 0 mi away.
Sandstone Estates
Sandstone Estates are an extensive farming complex located in Free State, South Africa, close to Bloemfontein. Owned by entrepreneur Wilf Mole, they are also a global-scale hub of transport preservation.
Located at -28.87, 28.05 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 3 mi away.
Ha Lejone
Ha Lejone is a town in northern Lesotho. It stands on the banks of the Malibamat'so River, 15 kilometres east of the Mafika-Lisiu Pass, which links Ha Lejone with the town of Pitseng.
Located at -28.87, 28.05 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 3 mi away.
Leribe District
Leribè is a district of Lesotho. It has an area of 2,828 km² and a population in 2006 of approximately 298,352. Hlotse is the capital or camptown of the district. The district has one additional town, namely Maputsoe and Matukeng.
Accommodation In Hlotse Lesotho
Located at -28.87, 28.05 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 9 mi away.
Butha-Buthe
Butha-Buthe (also Buta-Buthe) is the capital city or camptown of the Butha-Buthe District in Lesotho. It has a population of approximately 10,000 (2004). It is named for Butha-Buthe Mountain to the north of the town, which King Moshoeshoe I used as his a fortification and headquarters from 1821 to 1823, during his war with the Zulu king Shaka. The city's name means 'place of deposits.
Leribe Hotel Hlotse Lesotho
Located at -28.87, 28.05 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 13 mi away.
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