Located in the Royal Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho within the Ts’ehlanyane National Park, Maliba Mountain Lodge is a 5-star mountain retreat set in a pristine sub-alpine wilderness valley deep in the heart of Lesotho’s breath-taking mountains. Maliba Mountain Lodge is the first 5-star lodge in Lesotho and it has set the
benchmark for future Lesotho Tourism ventures. Over 5600 hectares of extremely rugged wilderness mountain terrain is protected within this park, which includes one of the very few remaining indigenous woodlands in Lesotho. Unlike most of Lesotho, the park has plenty of remnant vegetation dominated by mature Che Che trees all of which
has historical significance to the Basotho people. Maliba will eventually boast the highest sub-alpine botanical garden in Africa, designed by renowned South African botanist Dr Elsa Pooley. Six exclusive luxury Basotho-style chalets each offer private viewing decks stretching into the heart of the scenic woodland mountains. Maliba is a 4½ drive from Johannesburg and an hour and 2 hours drive from Maseru
International Airport, making it an easily accessible retreat for both business and leisure travel.

Meals will be one of the many highlights during ones stay at Maliba. Basotho styled décor and fireplaces fill the restaurant with warmth and character, setting the mood for that perfect evening. All meals are expertly prepared to a high standard from fresh ingredients by the talented chef. Special requirements are catered for with prior notice.
The service is professional, catering for your every need. Meals are either served in the restaurant or on request meals can be served on the private chalet decks for intimate and memorable occasions. A fully stocked bar and wine cellar is available for guests to order whatever they decide compliments the exquisite food. Drinks are at guests own
cost. The menu at Maliba is a mouthwatering experience that is always one of the talking points of one’s stay. By special arrangement (subject to availability), River Lodge guests can book a place to dine at the 5 star Maliba Mountain lodge, 1km away within the same concession area. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, healthy snack lunch or 4
course evening meal. Enquire with Maliba Durban Booking Office OR duty manager if you wish to treat yourself.

A jewel in the Lesotho highlands, the main lodge at Maliba Lodge is perched overlooking all that makes the area a pristine mountain retreat for anyone looking to escape the fast paced stresses of city living. Stunning water features greet guests as they enter the main lodge, a testament to the natural element of the area. Adorned with natural décor, this stunning lodge invites guests to relax and converse in comfortable luxury
surroundings. The main lodge at Maliba incorporates a family restaurant, relaxation and bar area, and an exclusive private lounge and restaurant for 5 Star Mountain Lodge guests, all of which offer guests a comfortable and relaxing environment in
which to reflect the beauty of the tranquil landscape. The large open viewing deck at the main lodge peers out over the stunning highland valley offering views so unique to
Maliba that it is unrivalled anywhere else.

Maliba Mountain Lodge has been five years in the making. Two Australians, Nick King and Chris McEvoy, who have business interests in South Africa, along with local Lesotho Engineer Stephen Phasaki dreamt of building an up market lodge in
Lesotho. They identified the perfect site which had previously had been used as a strategic access point to the multimilliondollar tunnel that supplies water from Katse dam in the Lesotho highlands to South Africa. This site is in the middle of a
pristine valley within Ts’ehlanyane National Park surrounded by spectacular mountains and a number of rivers. Chris, Nick and Stephen approached the Lesotho highlands water commission with a business proposal to build the first 5-
star lodge in Lesotho on this site. After much consultation with the various departments within the Lesotho government, contracts were signed in late 2005 which granted a 60-year lease. The lodge was named Maliba Mountain Lodge which
related to the fact that the lodge is located near the junction of 3 major rivers. A local architect was commissioned to develop the design and structural drawings. Construction started in March 2006. Wherever possible, workers were recruited
from the local villages and at its peak over 80 workers were employed on site. Many of those staff now assists in the running and maintenance at Maliba. Maliba management has had great support from the Lesotho ministry of tourism to see there dream become reality. Landscaping and planting will be completed in the summer of 2009.
The establishment of what we believe will be the highest sub-alpine botanical garden in the world has already commenced. Other improvements, to be completed in the future include a day spa and beauty therapy facility as well as outpost in the
mountains where adventurous guests can trek and be comfortably looked after in its seasonal camp.