This reserve which lies at the head of the Mafika-lisiu pass; reaching an altitude of 3090masl; contains some good examples of afro-alpine wetland sponges which are in the sources of the Bokong river and the Lepaqoa stream. The Lepaqoa stream drops over a spectacular waterfall in front of the Visitor Centre which is now nearing completion. 

There are excellent opportunities here to view the rare and endangered bearded vulture, and a number of other bird species endemic to the afro-alpine zone. Reasonable populations of vaal rhebuck still occur on the plateau grass and heartlands, and the whole area abounds with colonies of the endemic ice rat which despite it’s cute appearance is heavily predated by all the small and medium mammalian carnivores and avian raptors in the area.

Besides the visitor center, an overnight trails camp is available a start/end point for a three day trail for the hardened mountain hiker along the high plateau “Roof of Africa” to the Ts’ehlanyane National Park some 40 km to the North. A series of day trails and educational walks is being also available; the use of a local guide is strongly encouraged as the weather in these high altitude areas is very unpredictable; and it also provides much needed employment for the local highland dwellers.

Entrance Tariffs (pp: per person)

School Groups 

Bookings

The Booking Officer
LHDA Nature Reserves
P.O. Box 333, Butha-Buthe
400
Lesotho