Mohale Dam Visitors Centre

Lesotho


The visitors centre is 15km from the main road, signposted west of Mohale village. It offers dam views, a guided tour (M10) and boat cruises (per person from M120; book ahead). Tours go at 9am and 2pm on weekdays, and at 11am on weekends.


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