New Oxbow LodgeNew oxbow Lodge - Backpacker and lodge accommodation in Oxbow LesothoDescriptionHead into the Maluti Mountains in your trusty 4 x 4, geared up and ready for whatever the mountains may throw at you. The road to Oxbow itself is all tarred so you can even make the journey in a car through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Africa. skinny pony pic.jpg (22866 bytes)You cross crystal clear rivers fed from melting snow and check the lie of the land. That same stream may be 20 feet deep when you want to return in a few days time. There are no fences up here. The country side is as pristine and wild as Africa is meant to be. The Basotho you see are probably on horse-back wearing their traditional blankets. 4x4 tracks are amongst the best you will find and as for the fishing, well come and see for yourself. Even if you are not the adventurous type, New Oxbow lodge has a lot to offer. The lodge is reached via the glorious Moeng Pass which tops out at 2800 meters and then descends to the lodge in a valley 8km from the summit, on the banks of the Malibatsoe River. The snow and skiing are best enjoyed from June through to August. The 2km ski slope, the longest run in Southern Africa is situated 11km from the lodge at Mahlasela Hill Ski equipment can be hired from the lodge. The weather is changeable and being above the Alpine level, extreme lows (sometimes as much as minus 20 degrees C.) can be experienced in winter. The attractions in summer are also not to be missed. Fly fisherman know that the Bilharzia free rivers of Lesotho have the finest trout fishing in Southern Africa, bar none. With the Lodge as a base, avid fisherman can find rivers and pools undreamed of in other parts of Southern Africa. An additional attraction to the mountains is that of 4x4 excursions. The Maluti Mountains are a massive region, unfenced and with some tracks which are nothing more than bridle paths, providing unparalleled challenges to off-road enthusiasts. Whilst summer temperatures can be warm in the day, they can also drop sharply in the evening and visitors must at all times make sure that they have sufficient warm clothing for the severest of conditions. Holiday makers who simply enjoy the majestic beauty of the mountains can swim in the crystal clear waters or meander along the streams at one with the only Alpine region in Southern Africa, or look at the birds and if lucky sight the rare Bearded Vulture. Accommodation With en-suite accommodation for up to 100 guests and catering facilities in two conference rooms for 120 people, the Lodge can facilitate conferences for large groups. Exclusivity can be arranged by stocking a private bar for a group's exclusive use. 1 x Conference Room The Lodge is fully licensed with two bars and our restaurant offers both an a la carte and table d'hote menu. Visit New OxBow Lodge and you will see why we were awarded the 1991, 1995 and 1998 International Golden Award for the Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry.
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