How to find us
GPS: S29˚50’35.3” E28˚02’36.4”
The road to Semonkong via Maseru or Qacha’s Nek is now tarred the entire way. The last few kilometres down to the Lodge is a rough gravel road and there have been no problems with 2-wheel drive vehicles coming down the hill. Should the dip be filled with water, drive straight through it slowly – do not try to drive on your left or your right – you will get stuck in the mud!
Maseru to Semonkong or Qacha’s Nek to Semonkong is only 130 kms BUT A 3 HOUR DRIVE! It is advisable to fill up with fuel before departing either town. Distances in Lesotho must be judged by time & not kilometers.
For the more adventurous catch the local Semonkong bus daily from Maseru Central Bus Station. There are also many mini-bus taxis on the route and from Qacha’s Nek to Semonkong.
Directions to Semonkong Lodge
- Directions from Maseru Border Post: ± 130 kms
- Drive for 1 km, turn right at traffic lights to Mohale/Mafeteng. Drive for 2 kms turn right at traffic circle. Follow this road/bypass for ± 19 kms, turn right at T-junction. Drive ± 2 kms further, turn left to Mohale/Roma. You will pass an Exell garage on the left-hand side – the last stop for unleaded petrol. Continue through Roma, past Ramabanta & on to Semonkong. Cross the bridge & continue for approximately 2kms. As you go down the hill take the 1st right turn (you will see the first billboard on your right). At the bus stop/taxi rank (2nd billboard), turn right, you will pass a soccer field on your left & as you pass the white building (Sportman’s Bar) on your right, turn right again & continue to the end of the road. (From the bridge to the Lodge is ± 3.9 kms.)
- Directions from Qachas Nek Border Post
- From Qacha’s Nek Border Post follow the road along the Senqu River for approximately 62kms & shortly after the village of Ha Mosi you will turn right to Semonkong.
GPS Coordinates: S 30 03’ 103” E 28 17, 055”
From the turnoff (after Ha Mosi) to Semonkong it is approximately 59kms which will take you about 2 hours of driving time. Beware all the speed humps before and after the villages. Once in Semonkong, directly opposite the Airstrip building (red & white) take the 1st left turn (Pep Stores will be in front of you) turn right & approximately 100m further turn left at the bus stop/taxi rank (big billboard), you will pass a soccer field on your left & as you pass the white building (Sportman’s Bar) on your right, turn right again & continue to the end of the road.
- From Durban – KZN Option 1: ± 750 kms
- N3 to Escort, R74 to Winterton, Bergville, Olivier’s Hoek Pass, Sterkfontein Dam, R712 to Qwaqwa, Golden Gate National Park, Clarens, Fouriesburg, Ficksburg, Ladybrand, Maseru, Roma, Ramabanta, Semonkong.
- From Durban – KZN Option 2: ± 500 kms
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N2 to Port Shepstone, N2 to Kokstad, R56 to Matatiele then to Qacha’s Nek Border Post. From Qacha’s Nek Border Post follow the road along the Senqu River for approximately 62kms & shortly after the village of Ha Mosi you will turn right to Semonkong.
GPS Coordinates: S 30 03’ 103” E 28 17, 055”
From the turnoff (after Ha Mosi) to Semonkong it is approximately 59kms which will take you about 2 hours of driving time. Once in Semonkong, directly opposite the Airstrip building (red & white) take the 1st left turn (Pep Stores will be in front of you) turn right & approximately 100m further turn left at the bus stop/taxi rank (big billboard), you will pass a soccer field on your left & as you pass the white building (Sportman’s Bar) on your right, turn right again & continue to the end of the road.
- From JHB: ± 650 kms
- N1 to Kroonstad, R76 to Steynsrus, Senekal, Marquard, Clocolan, Ladybrand, Maseru, Roma, Ramabanta, Semonkong.
- From CT: ± 1100 kms
- N1 to Colesberg, R701 to Smithfield, Wepener, Hobhouse, Maseru, Roma, Ramabanta, Semonkong.
Approximate travelling (driving) times:
Roma to Semonkong Lodge 2-3 hours
Semonkong Lodge to Malealea 4-5 hours
Semonkong to Katse Dam 6-7 hours
Semonkong to Qacha’s Nek 3 hours
