Semonkong Lodge is unique in Lesotho for a number of reasons. Semonkong Lodge boasts the only world record in Lesotho. The Lodge waves the Guinness World Record flag for the longest commercially run abseil in the world! At 204m, or 670ft, in length and located next to the spectacular Maletsunyane Waterfall, prepare to get wet! The Maletsunyane River is an ideal swimming spot especially after a day in the mountains. The Semonkong Lodge Tavern also provides an unobtrusive vantage point to watch Basotho people go about their daily routine.
At the Semonkong Lodge fully licensed restaurant and bar, Thatcher's Tavern, you can enjoy a local beer or cup of hot coffee. The Tavern provides a perfect, non-intrusive vantage point from where you can view the Basotho people with their ponies and donkeys followed by shaggy sheep dogs, as they go about their daily routine.
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There is also a communal self-catering kitchen on site. Please advise of any special dietary requirements in advance.
Semonkong Lodge offers the unconventional activity abseiling, right next to the lodge. Semonkong Lodge operates the longest commercially operated single-drop abseil
in the world! Set on the edge of the spectacular Maletsunyane Falls, this abseil descends 204m non-stop to the bottom of the gorge.
Basotho ponies can be seen everywhere and make the best transport on which to explore the mountains and valleys of the Semonkong area and beyond. We can arrange trips on these sure-footed ponies which can reach many inaccessible places.
Facilities:
- Baby Cot/Crib Available
- Back-up Power Generator
- Bar(s)
- Car Parking
- First Aid Kit
- Laundry Service available
- Mobile Phone Reception
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe at reception
- Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)
- Tour Desk
Services:
- Arrival/departure point transfers (Extra charge)
- Arrival/departure point transfers (Included in price for most common arrival point)
- Babysitting - Paid
- Daily Housekeeping
- Laundry/Ironing
- Security Guard (24 hrs)
- Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - extra charge)
Recreation:
- Cultural Entertainment
- Cultural Visits/Tours
- Fishing/Crabbing/etc.
- Horse Riding
- Jogging/Walking
- World Record Abseil
- Fly Fishing
- Community Based Tours
- Bird Watching
Languages Spoken:
- English
- French
- Afrikaans
- Sotho
Late check out policy:
-Late check-outs are subject to availability.
Policy on children staying with parents:
-Children between 4 and 10 years old are half price the adult rate.
-Children under 4 years old incur no charge in standard or rondalvel rooms.
Cancellation Policy:
-December, long weekends and Easter reservations require a full non-refundable deposit to be paid.
-Cancellations made between 15 to 30 days prior to check-in date incur a cancellation fee of 10%.
-Cancellations made between 0 and 14 days prior to check-in date do not receive any deposit refund.
Other disclosures:
-Semonkong Lodge staff can arrange with free transfers every Tuesday and every Friday.
Payment forms:
Visa, MasterCard, Cash, South African Rand or Lesotho Maloti
Check in time: 14:00
Check out time: 10:00