Sehlabatebe Nature reserve. Jan/Feb 2008 This is the oldest nature reserve in Lesotho, Sehlabathebe is remote and rugged, with an average elevation of 2,400 metres. and covers more than 65 000 hectares of mountainous grassveld. There are no trees here which makes it a unique wilderness area of valleys teaming with plants, herbs, shrubs, wild orchids and extravagant flowers. It is almost inaccessible, but incredibly beautiful, with some shy antelope and rare birds. The best way to get there is by horseback, 25 km from Bushmens Neck police post. I drove from Durban (sea level) at 05h00 and arrived at Bushmens Nek police post at 09h00. The Policeman on duty made a phone call and my guide and horse were ready within half an hour and they were rather keen to get going. I passed the
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