If you intend to travel in Lesotho, note that 85% of the country's (scare as it is) rainfall occurs during the 'summer' there; October to April with January and February being the hottest months. Winter in Lesotho is from June to August, whilst Spring runs from September to April. Overall Lesotho has around 299 sunny days a year, making it an ideal travel destination!

Many who travel to Lesotho do so for its breathtaking scenery dominated by the Drakensberg (left) and Maluti mountains, making it known as the "Kingdom in the Sky" with 80% of the country being 5900 feet above sea level ~ the peak of Ben Nevis is just 4409 feet above sea level by comparison).

Its a travel destination known mainly for its hiking, but is also popular for its bird watching, with species including the Cape Vulture, the rare Bearded Vulture, the Steppe Buzzard and the Black Eagle. Pony trekking and horse riding are also gaining in popularity.

Dinosaur fans will also find travel in Lesotho of interest with dinosaur tracks preserved at Qalo, Morija, Masitise amongst many other sites ~ but don't go to Lesotho hoping to bring any fossils home as excavation is illegal there! This video gives some insight into travel in Lesotho, best undertaken with a sturdy 4x4 that's well serviced before your trip!