Semonkong Lodge | Established Campground

Lesotho

Details

Verified:
13 days ago
Altitude:
2216.0 masl
Phone:
+266 620 210 21
Contributor:
Tweety

Amenities

Electricity:
Yes - At Sites
Wifi:
Yes - Average
Kitchen:
Yes
Restaurant:
Yes
Showers:
Hot
Water:
Non-Potable
Toilets:
Running Water
Big Rig Friendly:
Yes
Tent Friendly:
Yes
Pet Friendly:
Yes
Sanitation Dump Station:
Unknown

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Description

Camping site next to the Lodge and at the river. Ablution block and separate kitchen. Very good restaurant. Nice area for walks. There is the world's longest single drop abseil, 204 meters, down the Maletsunyane Falls. The last part of the road to the Lodge is bumpy but you can do it with a high clearance 2WD. M180pp with elec (Dec 2023 price).

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Well-organised place in the town of Semankong. Road to get there is a little challenging, but doable in any type of car. They offer tons to do, such as horse riding, hiking, donkey pub crawl, and the world's longest abseil. There is a small camping area with three sites, each have an electricity point. There's also a braai area and shared showers. They offer dorms and lodges too. Rates according to the website are:

(Rates quoted in Lesotho Loti – LSL = same value as South African Rand – ZAR = 15% VAT INCLUSIVE)

EN-SUITE ACCOMMODATION

BED & BREAKFAST

Twin & Double rooms
LSL950.00 per person sharing per night
LSL1 900.00 per twin room
3-bedded room
LSL950.00 per person sharing per night
LSL2 850.00 per room
Single room
LSL1150.00 per person per night
Children between 4–10 years
LSL475.00 per night
Dormitory Rondavels (Excludes Breakfast)

There are 2 en-suite rondavels, each with its own fireplace.

Bed Only LSL300.00 per person sharing per night
Dormitory No: 21 accommodates 8 pax
Dormitory No: 22 accommodates 6 pax,
Both dormitories have bunk beds.
Bed linen is provided, please bring your own towels
Camping (Excludes Breakfast)

LSL180.00 per person per night
Children (aged 4 – 10yrs ) LSL 90.00 per child per night.

https://www.semonkonglodge.com/semonkong-lodge-accommodation-and-activity-rates/

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Very small campsite, with only 3 very tiny spots. We were lucky and were the only ones, but I can imagine it's not so nice when full. Ablutions are basic (for men,1 toilet and 2 warm showers). No communal kitchen (anymore?) only a lapa. Reception can be very unwelcoming and you really have to make an effort to get information about activities in the region, but they have maps with walks, 4x4 trails and probably much more...

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..Was pissing rain so decided not to camp at 180 and took the dorm at 300p Crazy expensive it seemed at first for a dorm, but mostly worth it.!!!... saving grace was dorm not full at all and privates were 1000+.. Nice facilities in kitchen... Good touch the drinking water in dorm...Dorm quite luxurious with candles,. soaps, great blackout curtains, nice and clean..Stayed two nights...Limited food in town....

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Nice place next to a small lake. You have a communal kitchen (it was out of gaz for us so not able to use it) and a big shelter. The road (last 6/8km) to go there is a gravel one not in a very good condition with many rocks.
We paid 200pppn (December 2023) only in cash, for us it’s too expensive regarding the service.

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Nothing more to say then in the other comments. great camp site inside a Hotel Lodge. camping right next to the river. We were not lucky due to rain, but a good alternative when bad weather and you can not do the fantastic wild camping directly at the waterfalls (muddy, you get stuck)

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Small campsite next to a lodge but well located next to the river. You can go walking to the waterfalla from here. Excellent food at the lodge restaurant!

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Impressive place and busy little town. You can stock up on everything unless you are looking for some specific like eg soldering iron.
It feels a bit weird when you pass people on horses and donkeys, wild camping and then you have this fine dining experience. It is a nice place but not really for us. It's not necessarily kids friendly. Make sure you bring toys and or ideas for them yourself. We kept ours entertained with village walks on their bikes watching horses and donkeys passing by.
The campsites have everything you need but it's not necessarily a nice campsite. Maybe it was just not as tidy since we were here in offseason.

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180 p.p
The place is great, very beautifull, clean toilet and hot shower. Free wifi. Quite expensive but it worth.

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Lovely place. Big Rigs: beware its a postage size campsite. Room for 1BR and a couple of cars. R165pppn. Food at restaurant was mediocre and expensive in our view. The hike to the waterfall was great. Beware that there is a R100 to view waterfall (by govt).

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Spent 2 nights here. You really need 2 minimum to enjoy it.
Tips:
1. Drive to see Maletsunyane Falls. Just before you get to the visitors centre there is a dip. Turn left there and follow the 4x4 low range track down to the cliff face for great shots!
2. Horse rides just bring you to the same spot you can drive to.
3. Donkey pub crawl is a must do experience.
4. Make time to sit on the Pub (Duck & Donkey) terrace watching the locals pass by. Magic spot.

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beautiful campsite directly at the river, clean bathroom and kitchen area, nice restaurant, good and free wifi, paid 330 rand for two persons, nice hike to Maletsunyane falls

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Beautiful place, helpful owners, camping 165R per person. Don’t miss the hike, or horse ride, to waterfalls.

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We loved our stay at Semonkong! The grassy campsites have the best view of the river just below, and the ablutions block was clean and had hot water. But the real plus was the Duck and Donkey tavern, part of the lodge, a cosy place to warm up after an afternoon of horse trekking in the rain! The lodge run this and other activities (e.g. abseiling) directly and create jobs for the local community in the process, and we understand there are lots of other ways they give back. Would definitely recommend a stay here, and a hike to the nearby waterfall, whilst in Lesotho!

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open in May 2021
nice place in front the river.
good restaurant
restaurant open all day at the weekend and until 17h weekdays.
and take away at the request all the time

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Beautiful campsite located on the river. Slightly smaller spots but we still fitted with a range rover and an awning. Ablutions clean but no hot water in one of the showers. Beautiful restaurant and bar. We paid 330zar per night for 2 people. Electricity available 7am-10pm. Great hiking route to the falls, would stay there again.

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Because of the off season it was quite and they are building new ablutions and other stuff. Only stayed for one night.

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Nice place to stay one or two nights. Campsites near the river with braai , electricity and table and banks. Hot shower and kitchen. 150 R/ppn. It’s beatween villages. You can go to the falls at 4 km without guide. Follow the way from the habitants at the left from Adventure Shop. Owners very fiendly are from Lesotho and from Ile Maurice (french).

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C'est le seul camp possible dans le secteur, l'interet semble plus pour la location des lodges que le camping, qui n'a que 5 à 6 place maxi.
Prix pour un véhicule et 2 personnes 300 zar

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250 rand per person per night for the dorm. No negotiations possible. WiFi can be bought for 80 rand per device, you can buy data from Vodacom for half the price. Kitchen. Hot shower. Cheap food and supermarket in town, so we didn't eat in the restaurant. Dorm has nice and clean beds.

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150 pppn.braai,table,clean and hot showers.restaurant,bar.grass pitches.electricity to charge cell phone.voucher for wifi.nice walk to go to the waterfall.

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Like described by others. Except prices have gone up: now 150 rand. Restaurant is excellent. Ablutions are okay. No locks on showers and toilet. No hooks or rails to put your clothing on when showering.
There was plenty of hot water. Poweroutlets on site.
There is no kitchen for campers, but there is a table and some braais. Potable water is available (I think for free) at the bar.

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Rustic but nice lodge situated in gorge at river. Access road is rough but higher clearance will suffice. Very small camping area with braai stands, shelter and electricity. Showers didn't really get warm but that was probably due to ongoing renovations. Many activities on offer including world's highest abseiling and pony trekking. We did the latter for 350R (23€) pp and enjoyed it very much. Do yourself a favour and order Papatha (local steamed bread) at the restaurant. Best bread we have had in ages and you can order takeaway. Restaurant is good and well priced especially the lunch menu. 100R (6,50€) pp

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Very nice campsite right by the river. The lodge is involving the people of the local community for their activities such as horse riding, hiking or abseiling. 3hrs horse ride to Maletsunyane 350 Rand pp. / abseiling 970 Rand pp. water at the ablution only (river water, not for drinking).

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Camping site next to the Lodge and at the river. Ablution block and separate kitchen. Very good restaurant. Nice area for walks. There is the worlds longest single drop abseil, 204 meter, down the Maletsunyane Falls. The last part of the road to the Lodge is bumpy but you can do it with a high clearance 2WD. We paid M200 for 2 persons and the truck including electricity.

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