With a height of 11,320 feet, the
Mafadi peak is South Africa's tallest peak. The mountain is on the border between South Africa and Lesotho, with Thambana Ntlenyana, at 11,424 feet, being the highest peak in Lesotho. The name Mafida is translated to mean "mother of Fida," however the Sotho argues that Ntheledi, which means "makes me slip," is more appropriate and acceptable. Ntheledi is the name of a neighboring watercourse. Hikers flock to the peak in droves, with tens of thousands of people visiting each year. The Atlantic Ocean and the Orange basin are fed by the mountain's drainage.
The Corner-Leslies Loop, a popular route to Mafadi, is growing increasingly popular. On day 1, hike to Centenary Hut in Injisuthi Nature Reserve, on day 2, ascend Corner Pass and climb Mafadi, on day 3, descend Leslie's Pass to Marble Baths, and on day 4, go back to the Njesuthi campground.
Elevation: 11,319 feet
Location: Lesotho, South Africa
