Sehlabathebe National Park

Best Time To Visit

Sehlabathebe Operators

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is an Africa expert and writes for the Lesotho Tourist Board.

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Sehlabathebe National Park is mainly a hiking destination. Any wildlife viewing is incidental. The park is most beautiful from mid to late summer (December to April) when everything is green and lush. However, rain can interfere with hiking from October to March. The winter months, from April to September, are steadily dry, but it can be bitterly cold at this time.

Best Time January to December (Anytime)

High Season Never (The park is rarely visited)

Low Season Never (The park is rarely visited)

Best Weather September to April (Mild weather)

Worst Weather May to August (Chilly mornings and nights)

April to September –Dry Season – Winter

It is sunny and it rarely rains
The roads are easier to navigate than in the Wet season
It is very cold at night and days can be chilly too
The scenery is drab and the sky is hazy from June to October

October to March –Wet Season – Summer

The scenery is lush and green
This is the best birding time
Daytime temperatures are pleasant
It often rains in the afternoon, which can interfere with hiking

Best Time To Go by Major Park