Lesotho · national park
Sehlabathebe National Park
Sehlabathebe National Park is a national park in Lesotho, established in 1969, covering 65 km² (25 sq mi). It is the largest of Lesotho's 2 national parks.
- Area
- 65 km²
- Established
- 1969
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- PZB · 127 km
Nearest airports to Sehlabathebe National Park
- 1 PZB127 kmstraight line
- 2 MGH159 kmstraight line
- 3Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSU159 kmstraight lineMaseru(Mazenod), Lesotho
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Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaMore about Sehlabathebe National Park
Sehlabathebe National Park is one of 2 national parks in Lesotho. It covers 65 km² (6,500 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the largest national park in Lesotho (100% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1969, 57 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Lesotho. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Sehlabathebe National Park
The closest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), about 127 km away — around 2 h 45 min by car; alternatively Margate Airport (MGH, 159 km). Other national parks within reach include Ts'ehlanyane National Park, Grassland National Park (102 km²), Golden Gate Highlands National Park (116 km²) and QwaQwa National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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