Location: LesothoLesothoLesotho - A Unique Tourism ExperienceLesotho is often described as rugged country, with majestic beauty and serene simplicity, "Mountain Kingdom" and "Kingdom in the Sky". Lesotho Offers a very different tourism experience, with the potential of the tourism sector lying in its natural beauty, rich flora and fauna, and absorbing prehistoric and cultural heritage. The appeal of this extraordinary country is rarely found in more commercialized destinations. Lesothos Mountains, valleys, and rivers provide memorable scenery for tourists. This is where Lesotho gets its crystal clear water as well as green pastures for livestock. Minerals such as diamond are found in the mountains. Indeed, Lesotho is the Kingdom in the Sky. Most tourist travel many kilometres from their countries just to come and experience the last opportunity of the old Africa. They also enjoy playing around the clean water of Lesotho s mountains. This is one of the biggest source of income to the country. Basotho are a nation that has solid traditions, beliefs and customs. The annual Morija arts festival portrays at the best level the rich culture and celebrations that Lesotho is truly proud of. If you want to be part of these celebrations you will be welcomed with smiling faces. And in the villages, you will be offered the traditional porridge -- Motoho. Come and experience a wealth of savoury food, natural attractions, and reserves. The Maluti Mountains, spurs of the Drakensberg range, extend north and south. They form a high plateau from 9,000 to 10,000 ft in height. The highest point is Thabana Ntlenyana (11,425ft) in the east. The rich volcanic soils of the foothills and mountains are some of the best in the country The sources of two of the principal rivers in South Africa, the Orange and the Tugela, are in these mountains. Tributaries of the Caledon River, which forms the countrys western border, also rise here.   
  
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