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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lesotho

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Lesotho has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 mixed inscription, inscribed in 2000. This map of UNESCO sites in Lesotho covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.

Maloti-Drakensberg Park was the country's first inscription, added in 2000.

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1
Mixed
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First inscribed
2000

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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lesotho

Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lesotho with inscription year and category
SiteYearType
Maloti-Drakensberg ParkThe Maloti-Drakensberg Park is a transnational property composed of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park in South Af.2000Mixed

Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Lesotho

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Lesotho?
Lesotho has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 mixed.
What was the first World Heritage Site in Lesotho?
Maloti-Drakensberg Park was inscribed in 2000. The Maloti-Drakensberg Park is a transnational property composed of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park in South Af.
Which UNESCO sites in Lesotho are easiest to reach?
Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Lesotho.
What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Lesotho?
The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Lesotho's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Maloti-Drakensberg Park (2000). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.

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