The plan is to arrive at Moshoeshoe i International airport as early as possible after flying from Frankfurt via Johannesburg to start the Lesotho 1 stage. Build up my bike have a quick lunch and then cycle from Maseru to Ramabanta Lodge. This may be a bit ambitious so the alternate would be to take a minibus Taxi to Ramabanta Lodge and start the next day from there.
Each day there are three flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo International (JNB) to Maseru Moshoeshoe i International (MSU), all operated by Airlink. The flights cost about €120. It is critical to book early as the planes limit the number of bicycles. Sporting equipment is complementary up to 15 kg and the allowed maximum dimensions are 190 x 75 x 65 cm.
Flights to Maseru depart from Terminal B whereas the International Flights arrive at Terminal A.
| Flight | Departure OR Tambo International | Arrive Moshoeshoe i International | Aircraft | Max Bikes | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Z50 | 06:25 | 07:25 | Embraer Rj135 | 3 | Mon – Sat |
| 4Z52 | 09:50 | 10:50 | Embraer Rj135 | 3 | Daily |
| 4Z62 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Embraer Rj135 | 3 | Daily |
Lesotho 1 Maseru to Ramabanta route and details
Distance : 45 km
Ascent | Descent: 990 m | 870 m
Roads and trails
- Natural: 1,23 km
- Unpaved: 27,7 km
- Paved: 1,47 km
- Ashphalt: 14,1 km
- Unlnown: 579 m
Lesotho 1 Maseru to Ramabanta Accomodation options
- Ramabanta Trading Post Lodge
- +266 5844 2309
- Maluti Stay Lodge (Ramabanta)
- +26 663 577 971
Lesotho 1 Maseru to Ramabanta Sites
- Meiringen is famous for its waterfall which features in a Sherlock Holmes novel.