15/05/2026
Lesotho 🇱🇸 stands strong at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba
"Lesotho made a strong showing at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa, positioning the Mountain Kingdom as a prime destination for adventure, culture, and eco-tourism. The event, held from May 11-14 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, drew exhibitors from 26 countries and buyers from 55 nations, offering Lesotho a vital platform to network and secure deals..."
"The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and private sector players, led a robust delegation of about 55 local businesses - including hotels, lodges, tour operators, guides, agencies, event organizers, and national parks management. Marketing Officer Phomolo Lebitsa noted high interest from international stakeholders, particularly in Afriski Mountain Resort ahead of winter, signalling potential tourist surges. The stand featured strategic sessions like the “Lesotho Hour,” where officials showcased packages and fielded buyer queries..."
A key focus was Lesotho’s 60th Independence Anniversary in 2026, promoting events like the Maletsunyane Braai Festival, The Roof of Africa Rally, and Lecholi Mountain Drive and Braai to draw celebratory visitors. Tour Operators Association of Lesotho (TOAL) representative Kemang Leluma emphasized networking for partnerships, challenge-solving, and investment in inbound travel. Social media buzz from LTDC and supporters amplified the presence, with videos of Day 2 strategic talks and vibrant booth interactions..."
"Lesotho pitched its “Kingdom in the Sky” allure: rugged Maloti-Drakensberg peaks for hiking, pony trekking, and basotho hats; Sani Pass adventures; and cultural immersion via Basotho villages, morija arts, and dinosaur fossils at Maseru. Adventure seekers eyed quad biking, hot air ballooning over cataracts, and river rafting on the Maletsunyane Falls, Africa’s second-highest at 204 meters. Eco-tourism starred with Sehlabathebe National Park’s wetlands and birdlife, plus sustainable lodges like Malealea Lodge, Pony Trek & Mountain Bike Centre - Lesotho..."
Read the full article: https://maserumetro.com/2026/05/14/lesotho-stands-strong-at-the-2026-africas-travel-indaba/
