Maletsunyane Falls

Maletsunyane FallsMaletsunyane Falls, a popular tourist attraction in Lesotho.
Maletsunyane Falls, Lesotho
Maletsunyane Falls, Lesotho

Maletsunyane Falls, single cataract on a tributary of the Orange River in Lesotho, 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Maseru. With a drop of 630 feet (192 meters), it is one of the world’s highest waterfalls and is important to Lesotho as a tourist attraction.

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Article Title: Maletsunyane Falls
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 03 January 2024
Access Date: March 14, 2025