OXBOW LODGE

Oxbow Lodge is a tranquil holiday destination for relaxing, skiing, hiking, fishing, birdwatching and 4x4 offroad adventures high in the Maluti Mountain Range... Oxbow Lodge came into being when two brothers with friends, were exploring the Lesotho Mountains. They were caught in a snowstorm, and pitched up tents in the Oxbow area. The name OXBOW, comes from the shape of the mountain nearby that resembles the bow of an ox, and also the river nearby that flows in an oxbow... In 1978, Costa took over the Lodge. In September 1981, the Lodge was completely destroyed by run-away fires. The Lodge then was built with timber and thatch. Thus the name New Oxbow lodge came into being, when Costa started to re-build the lodge. All building material was transported up to the Lodge over the years by two Nissan four-wheel drive pick-ups. Only in 1991, was a new road built and tarred, making a trip from Butha-Buthe to Oxbow possible in just under an hours drive.

Also known as: oxbow