Katse Botanical Gardens

The Katse Botanical Gardens spans 17 hectares at an elevation of 2229 meters, featuring a collection of native Lesotho highland plants and spiral aloes.

The gardens opened in 1996 as part of plant rescue missions conducted during the construction of the Katse Dam to preserve local plant species.

The gardens maintain a specialized collection of traditional Sotho medicinal plants, supporting the preservation of local healing knowledge through its extensive seed bank.

Visitors can purchase native plant seedlings from the nursery and participate in guided tours that explain the botanical importance of highland species.

Located at 2229 meters above sea level, this garden holds the distinction of being the highest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere.

GPS coordinates: -29.33472,28.48142

Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:09