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Thabana Ntlenyana

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Lesotho
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Lesotho
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Thabana Ntlenyana

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Altitude (m)
3482

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

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Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sotho language, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in Southern Africa. It is situated on the ridge of the Drakensberg mountains near Sani Pass.

Explore the Sani Pass area: Our Sani Pass entry covers the mountain road between South Africa and Lesotho. Thabana Ntlenyana is a separate hiking destination within Lesotho.

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