Dirt & Trail SEPTEMBER 2022

ADVERTORIAL
A weekend of Adventure
and Exploration in Lesotho
Lesotho will be taking centre stage during
a rider’s bucket list adventure, the muchanticipated
Roof of Africa. The Mountain
Kingdom, known for its vast mountain
landscape will be giving ride fanatics a
weekend of adrenaline pumping adventure
allowing them to explore the country.
Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino and Avani
Maseru Hotel will provide a stylish base for
visitors to enjoy some hotel amenities and city
explorations for those looking for additional
experiences during the Roof of Africa event.
Experiences to enjoy during your Roof of Africa
weekend
• Flirt with Lady Luck at Avani’s
casino, whether you’re rolling the dice or
stacking up against the deck on the tables, a
game at the Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino is
sure to keep you entertained.
• Visit the Thaba Bosiu cultural village,
just outside of Maseru, and learn about how
the country of Lesotho was formed. You can
also visit the remnants of an ancient Basotho
village, consult a traditional doctor, sample
Sesotho beer and take in the sights, sounds,
smells and tastes of traditional Sesotho life.
• Visit the Maletsunyane Falls to
behold the wonder of a 192m waterfall. There’s
no doubt that if it were more easily accessible,
it would be as famous as the Niagara Falls,
which are a little less than one quarter of its
height. A hike here provides for exploration in
a magnificent scenery. If you’re looking for a
quick adrenaline rush, the Maletsunyane Falls
is home to the longest commercially operated
single-drop abseil in the world – 204 metres of
pure adrenaline rush.
• There’s no place like a golf-course
for an unmatched combination of fun, exercise
and strategy – play nine or 18 holes. Catch tee
time at the Maseru Golf Club.
• If you’re up for a pony trek don’t
miss an afternoon of horse-riding and hiking
through the majestic Lesotho mountains.
• End off your exploration of Lesotho
with a traditional Basotho blankets “lobo”
presentation and learn about the different
designs and their meanings.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional
food or international flavours at The Pantry or
Nala Café.
• A sundowner under the African sun
at the hotel pool is a perfect way to wind down
after a day of exploration and adventure.
• For a good night’s rest Avani
Lesotho Hotel & Casino and Avani Maseru
Hotel provide rooms with comfortable beds,
sound and lighting all geared towards a restful
stay. This is where dreams are made.
For reservations contact:
T: +266 2224 3000 or +266 5222 3000
E: lesotho@avanihotels.com or maseru@
avanihotels.com
About Avani Hotels & Resorts
Launched in 2011, Avani Hotels is part of the
global hospitality group Minor Hotels (BKK:
MINT) and was designed for the millennialminded
traveller whose priorities are style,
value and comfort. Avani is an upbeat and
contemporary hotel concept that delivers
the perfect balance, with a focus on good
sleep, designed social spaces, locally inspired
sustenance and friendly service.
Avani welcomes guests to over 30 properties
in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,
Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand,
Seychelles, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho,
Namibia, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates
and Portugal, with a rapidly growing pipeline
across Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle
East. Avani is a member of Global Hotel
Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of
independent hotel brands.
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