Qacha's Nek

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Geography and history

Qacha’s Nek is the capital area of the Qacha’s Nek region in Lesotho. This gateway is the only practical entrance from South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. The area is named after the well-known thief Chief Moorosi’s son, Qacha and the area was therefore also seen as an outlaw centre. A paved airstrip is available for charters who would like to visit the highlands. .It has an area of 2,349 km² and a population in 2006 of approximately 71,876.

Qacha’s Nek is known for its heavily forested areas where the giant California Redwood trees grow. These trees can easily exceed 25 m in height and are approximately 50 years old.

Accommodation

Qacha’s Nek has many affordable accommodation options for tourists. There are bed and breakfasts, guest houses, self-catering units and camping sites available in the area. Please view our accommodation directory for a list of all the places to stay in the area.

Activities and attractions

Qacha’s Nek mostly offers outdoor activities and attractions for tourists visiting the area. There is something to do for everyone in the family.

Things to do in Qacha’s Nek include the following:

4x4 Trails
Hiking and Biking
Pony-trekking
Ramatseliso’s Gate

Businesses

The business community in the Qacha’s Nek area is relatively small. There are however shops, stalls, products and restaurants in the area to suit your every need as a tourist. Please go to our business directory for a complete list of all the businesses in the region.

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