Thabana Ntlenyana

Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sesotho, is the highest point in Lesotho[1] and the highest mountain in southern Africa. It is situated on the Mohlesi ridge of the Drakensberg/Maloti Mountains, north of Sani Pass. It stands at 3,482 metres (11,424 ft) high.

Thabana Ntlenyana
Thabana Ntlenyana-
Highest point
Elevation3,482 m (11,424 ft)
Prominence2,390 m (7,840 ft)
Isolation3,003 km (1,866 mi) 
ListingCountry high point
Ultra
Coordinates29°28′S 29°16′E
Geography
Thabana Ntlenyana
Location of Thabana Ntlenyana in Lesotho
LocationLesotho
Parent rangeDrakensberg
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

The peak is usually climbed by groups completing a Grand Traverse of the Drakensberg, although the peak is technically in the Maloti Mountains.[2]

The peak is often also climbed from Sani Top Chalet or from Vergelegen Nature Reserve.[3]

Thabana Ntlenyana as seen from the Giants Castle Ridge

Resources

References

  1. Sommer, Chris. "Roof of the Maloti".
  2. Sommer, Chris. "Grand Traverse".
  3. Geo Maps Series Map 5.


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