Thabana Ntlenyana

#4 among destinations in Lesotho

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sesotho, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in southern Africa. It is situated on the Mohlesi ridge of the Drakensberg/Maloti Mountains, north of Sani Pass. It stands at 3,482 metres high. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11424 ftProminence: 7841 ftCoordinates: 29°28'6"S, 29°16'9"E

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MokhotlongLesotho

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Thabana Ntlenyana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drakensberg.

~960 ftNW
Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction
Drakensberg
5 min walk • The Drakensberg is the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, which encloses the central Southern African plateau. The Great Escarpment reaches its greatest elevation – 2,000 to 3,482 metres within the border region of South Africa and Lesotho.