Driving the Mountain Kingdom: Lesotho Road Trip (Part I)
Welcome to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.
This small mountainous country is completely landlocked by the highlands of South Africa. The lowest point in the mountain kingdom is 4,500 feet above sea level. Although it is only a few hours from very modern Johannesburg, the kingdom takes you to an older Africa, before modern electricity and internet. Where shepherds still wander the hills for days, looking for greener pastures. Where there are more horses than cars. Where kids walk miles to school. And where a king still rules the land. Without much public infrastructure, I decided to rent a car to see as much of this unique country as possible. Here is the first part of my roadtrip around Lesotho.
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@DankoDee13477
5 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your Content and enjoyed every bit of it .....I also did a tour of the Lesotho and have a video on it ...Check it called "Trip to Katse".... I also wanted. to find out what equipment you use and your drone
Surely you had fun💃💃💃💃🕺🕺🕺that's US Lesotho people, I'm telling you we are at peace all the time!!🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved the people from lesotho!
@Jfroosevelt
Жыл бұрын
Omg this is beautiful
@Jfroosevelt
Жыл бұрын
Amazingly beautiful 😍
Amazing video of my beautiful country. Shots are of highest quality. Keep it up.
@thetravelingzam
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
Thank you for the scenic pictures and videos of my Motherland. I grew up in Ha Molapo in the way to Malima lodge. You went past my house in Ha molapo village. Thank you. GOD BLESS
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful country to be from!
Oh...People here are so friendly, love the mood of their hospitality ❤😊❤
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
Yes they were! Have you been??
Amazing views! The people, the land, the mountains, the reservoir! Amazing!! Most of the Africans over in Lesotho may have tattered clothes on, may not know English but hey, they are the most happiest, loving, joyful people on earth with a heartfelt smile from deep inside their souls. Most amazing people on earth 👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you for the video ❤
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for watching!!
This was so beautiful! I want to travel to Lesotho now, thanks Zam !!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
You should go if you get the chance!!
43:15 "I want to be a kid again. Can I be a kid again?" "No, you can't do that..." That sassy girl has a bright future ahead of her. 🤣🤣 Gorgeous video, country, and people. THANK YOU for this amazing content! ❤❤
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Hahah glad you loved that part and watched through the whole video!! Those kids were so cute! Make sure to subscribe! I have a part 2 of Lesotho coming out!
I just loved your positive energy, you see beauty in everything. I also loved your humane interaction with the locals. Bravo my guy
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I love meeting and sharing my experiences with cultures. glad you enjoyed.
I just randomly did a search about Lesotho and found this channel. The images and photos are great. Keep it up dude. I loved it. As someone who watches a lot of travel vlogs, I have a suggestion. The music is too loud. Also, I'm not sure if music is needed. Natural sounds will be nicer to hear.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insightful comment! Yeah I’m new to this and trying to figure out how to fill in the in between a. Thanks for the tip on the music
@thandintulli278
Жыл бұрын
The music was needed, what a great music he played ▶️ 👏
@mokoepa
Жыл бұрын
@@thandintulli278 would prefer natural sounds still
Oh Zam, you really did justice to the mountain kingdom with your openness. Well done and well enjoyed.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I’m glad you think I captured it well!! Wait for part 2!!
Love love the video, your flying experience is out of this world. Beautiful pics ,beautiful video
@thetravelingzam
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I love flying the drone when I can!
Thank you. I grew up on the UBLS campus in Lesotho. Such a beautiful land.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
It really is! Glad you enjoyed it!
You just made me love ❤ this country more and more
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I am glad :)
Nice video and good interaction with the locals. Great job!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I love meeting the locals and want to incorporate it more!
@Jfroosevelt
Жыл бұрын
True great job 👏
Amazing road trip video man. Waiting to see the second part. Also hope to see you making similar road trip video in all parts of South Africa and Eswatini kingdom if is possible.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I will have a second part come out hopefully soon! I also did Botswana, and Eswatini, and Namibia!
Awesome content bro, I spent few years of my childhood out there, so this brings back memories.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and helped you with some nostalgia!
This country is really beautiful.You did a great job hey I like the way you handled everything even dancing with the shepherds. That part was amazing. Keep it up ❤❤❤
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the thoughtful comment!
Cool video. I'm thinking about visiting the area. Never been out of the states.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Lesotho was an incredible place! Good luck on your travels
@joelgono7929
Жыл бұрын
you can also visit Zimbabwe
We in South Africa are also very reliant on the precious water sent to us from Lesotho ❤
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Yes I saw the dams and the elaborate water transportation system. Amazing
This is beautiful. There is a lot to see in this mountain kingdom. I hope you had a blast. Can't wait for mor contant...
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I loved the mountain kingdom! I will have a second part to the road trip coming out soon! Make sure to subscribe
@bakuenamofoka8630
Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingzam and believe me, I never watch a 50min video on KZread so this means I literally enjoyed every minute of it!
it's so beautiful! great vlog and photos!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Lesotho made my job easy!
The pictures are absolutely insane, you captured the country so well Bru, you actually made me a Lil homesick ❤
@thetravelingzam
12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the watch and comment! Hope you make it back home soon.
It’s gorgeous there! Lived there for 3 months back in the nineties ( was doing missionary work). Amazingly kind and welcoming people xx
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Amazing! I’m sure it was quite the experience to live there and really soak in the culture
AFRICA YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
@thetravelingzam
4 ай бұрын
I love africa! Heading back in a month
lesotho is so beautiful 💕
@thetravelingzam
4 ай бұрын
Indeed!
Really amazing 🔥🔥🔥
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Glad you loved it!
@Jfroosevelt
Жыл бұрын
True that 😊
that looks stunning great video my guy
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
great content thank you for the experience !
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
thank!! glad you enjoyed the journey
you can see the very beautiful mountains in the Island but we must tell you the truth you'll enjoy to be the a part of us
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I loved the mountains in lesotho!!
ohh so this is how the HAT came about that Mountain AMAIZING Lesotho im coming for you😍😍thank you beautiful vedio👌
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed!
@motebangmahone8106
4 ай бұрын
The mountain peak is called Qiloane. Thaba Bosiu is a plateau.
Beatifully captured
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you loved it. It is one of my favorite countries to share
This is ayoba 👌🏾man, but what you have seen or rather captured is just a drop in the ocea though, this country has a lot of epic landscapes.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Just wait for part 2!! There is more haha
@mountainkingdomgraveltrail9663
Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingzam I just cant wait for it
beautiful stuff
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Lesotho...my home❤😂glad you enjoyed mate
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful country!! Thanks for watching
Stunning images man ;) safe travels
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Good video ! Thank you for sharing. The nature in Africa is beautiful and the weather is great ☀️ ☀️☀️. I enjoyed watching your video man. I watch from Canada 🇨🇦. 😁👍🏾
@thetravelingzam
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! Africa is very special!
Wow amazing and beautiful nature.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Thank u mate I can't stop watching ths Lesotho is a nice please revisit again please
@thetravelingzam
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s be awesome to go back!
Great Video
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad I could share it with you
Thank you for such a beautiful video ❤ about my mother's county 💜🧡💯
@thetravelingzam
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
wonderful
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
The first valley it's called Qiloane. It's the the one that has inspired the famous Basotho hat and traditional houses. Qiloane is basically beautiful view at mountain top fortress Thaba-Bosiu
@MathibeliJuliaMelao
13 күн бұрын
That's the place where I was married to before my husband died. I know that place very well
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
oh thanks for that fact! very beautiful tradition
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
oh very sad. hoepfully it brought back good memories.
Lovely story
@thetravelingzam
2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!!
34:44 What an amazing shot. The scenery is stunning, the light and how it hits the two guys is super cool, I love how their heads reach from the foreground into the background, and it’s a really cool detail that you can see that the guy on the left is walking. I might have cropped in from the upper right hand corner a little bit, just to get rid of some stuff on the right side, and to center the two guys a little more, but still: very cool photo. Also I really like your grading. It’s on the more extreme side, being so desaturated and warm (kinda 2010 IMO :D), but very nicely done. And I guess the natural color palette in those mountains lends itself to that kind of look. Great work man!
You should open a business in Lesotho to help the economy grow ❤great reaction 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day! I really loved it there
I really enjoyed watching this,i live in Lesotho myself, our country is so small and so beautiful.❤
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Beautiful country!
Love seen people from different part of the world getting together 😊
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
Me too! One of my favorite parts of travel. Thanks for watching :)
i enjoyed watching this video..best🥰😇😇
@thetravelingzam
5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗
Good experiences😮
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I love Lesotho
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks me too! It was a great trip!
Wonderful ❤️❤️
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello, I am Japie from Botswana.. my first time to across your channel.. I love it.. very real and down to earth.. I appreciate it.. I love Lesotho, Sesotho and setswana are basically the same.. it's nice and green there, which month did you travel to Lesotho?
@thetravelingzam
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I was there in about March or April of 2022
Haeso Lesotho la bo ntata rona.....
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
🇱🇸
Hi @thetravelingzam - have you already uploaded part 2? I couldn't find it despite subscribing to your channel :(
@thetravelingzam
4 ай бұрын
I haven’t unfortunately. It’s in a back log in my archives. I will hopefully get to it at some point but focused on the current Asia trip
nice you were in my home country before you head to Lesotho
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
It was such a beautiful place!
Wow just what is the altitude of these treks? It looks very high is there any breathing issues trekking up there.
My homeland😍😍 Z can you tag me along on your next adventures in Africa oh and by the way rent a bigger car for Africa tours most countries don't have tire roads
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Yes jump in my suitcase!
@nonyamekomasilo1538
Ай бұрын
I have been trying to find part 2
Thanks for sharing do you ever think of Car Camping Road Trip yet
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I have done it in the past and I used to live in a van!
@369WhiteHeadHeavenlyKing
Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingzam I’m planning to do it in N. America and South Africa even Aussie
I see something so amazing on the video😂😂,the shepherd moves ahead/in front of his head/animals. Tell me Basothos how does that happen?cos here in SA we always follow from behind. What muthi are using for this?
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
I'm not 100% sure the reason for that. Unique observation though
wow
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thats the same thing I said every turn in Lesotho
Hi sir, what season did you visit Lesotho and made this video?
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I was there last March!
Greetings from Morocco
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
Wish they were this kind to their own kind
Breathtaking scenery and videography, this landscape is indeed stunning!! 🤩 thanks for sharing this experience, adding this to my ultimate destinations list for sure. I visited Seychelles while in the navy over 20 years ago and always wanted to possibly return but this place might even eclipse the Seychelles, which is a high bar! My biggest concern with doing something like this would be the right hand drive. Was it a difficult transition to learn on the fly or do u need practice ? My name is Chris and I’m In North Carolina, thanks again for showcasing this amazing country 👍👍
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Seychelles is on my List for this year! You pick up driving fast. It’s a bit weird first driving off the lot but find it easy to maneuver soon after
Amazing , may I know is this which country ?
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
It is in Lesotho!
at 4:26 the name of that rock pillar is is Qiloane and not Thaba-bosiu
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
thanks for the correction again
😂😂😂: Hey take care His POV: Take here? Wht bro
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
Better than life in New York City
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
In some ways yea!!
When will part 2 be out?
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully within a few months! I have been busy traveling and have a lot of content to edit! Make sure to subscribe!
Just found your channel
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining!
at 4:26 the mountain is QILOANE not THABA-BOSIU
@thetravelingzam
13 күн бұрын
thanks for the correction.
can we get part 2 please
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Yes!! I am on assignments through July but will prioritize part 2 when I have my hard drives
It's time Lesotho becomes part of South Africa
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
Interesting
South Africa is the only country in the world that has another country in it (Lesotho)
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Not entirely true. You also have San Marino in Italy
@BusisiweXolo-ks9nv
3 ай бұрын
Ok I may have not noticed, good to know. But is there any country in the world that speaks 11 languages?
@tmaz909
Ай бұрын
Yes, there are a lot of countries that speak more than 11 languages, ie Papua New Guinea that speaks 840 languages
Nice videos u make. Loved your Kuwait video. Why don't u expand your wings to West Africa. Nigeria should be your next destination.❤
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
I hope to do a west africa trip soon!
@dr.kashifulhaq6372
10 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam Thank you for the reply I would also like to mention about your Lesotho 🇱🇸 video, it was one most amazing, however I felt you did not upload the second part of your trip. I couldn't find it pls do see about that. Best of luck for future endeavors. 👍
Where is part II?
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
It still needs to be edited!! Takes a while to build such long videos
@sefahanetaole2412
Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingzam Understandable, I cannot wait to see it, I enjoyed part I so much because I am from Lesotho but I have never travelled those parts of my home country and really enjoyed living vicariously through your trip
😂😂😂 that house that was blasting music usually that's where they sell alcohol in most parts Southern Africa people like to drink their alcohol with a lil bit of music and dancing, nice video though
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Hah sounds fun! Thanks for the insight!
20 BUCKS A DAY? you mean R20 for a car ?
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
I don’t remember to be honest. This trip wa sa year and a half ago. $20 a day sounds about right
mountain kingdom... Hire a 4x4 next time lol
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
Oh yeah that would be so sweet and open so many opportunities there haha
@danyvambili7029
7 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam I am there right now. Love going there. Next time you planning to come Lesotho, South Africa or Botswana. Let's connect and see how to make it epic.
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
@danyvambili7029 I may be in South Africa in a few months. Let’s see
@ThatoMoaisi-fl7ws
6 ай бұрын
Please show us more of Lesotho I enjoyed it
Would be nicer with more scenery and less talk
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Check out my new stuff. Trying to ‘show more and talk less’