Maliba Mountain Lodge appoints 3 new staff members

Maliba Mountain Lodge, the first five-star lodge in Lesotho, recently welcomed a new General Manager, Assistant Manager and chef to complement its dynamic team. Malcolm Peacock has taken up the position of General Manager at the upmarket lodge. Lesotho-born Malcolm brings a wealth of luxury lodge experience from South Africa, Botswana and his native country Lesotho. Appointed as Assistant Manager, Heike Hausler brings a lady’s touch and meticulous attention to detail to the warm African hospitality on offer at Maliba. Fluent in English, Afrikaans and German, Heike has worked for a number of luxury lodges and boutique hotels. To add a bit of spice and flavour, Andrew Leeuw has been appointed as Maliba’s head chef. Andrew specialises in five star and gourmet cuisine and will be cooking up a Christmas dinner like no other to celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ this year.

5 Reasons to visit Lesotho this winter:
1. Snow: The snow-capped Maluti mountains create an inviting retreat for a southern hemisphere Christmas in July celebration. Snuggle up in front of a roaring fire by night and explore the rocky trails of the Tsehlanyane National Park by day.

2. Affordability: Lesotho offers a vibrant and eclectic culture, breathtaking natural scenery and warm African hospitality at very competitive rates. Click here to view the costs for a family getaway.

3. Local is lekker: Visit another country without leaving South African borders. While Lesotho is an independent country it is surrounded entirely by South Africa.

4. The home of the Basotho pony: The rocky Lesotho landscape has given creation to the steady and sure-footed Basotho pony. The remarkable creatures are not found anywhere else in the world and are experts at negotiating their way up treacherous mountain paths in thick snow. Maliba offers three different pony trails for guests to enjoy as well as a pony trekking package.

5. The adventure of a lifetime: Whether you bundu-bash your way up to Sani Pass in the family 4×4 or fly into Maseru Airport for a romantic escape. You can rest assured that the sights and scenes of Lesotho will quell your adventurous spirit. An ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts, Maliba offers a variety of nature trails and hiking options for guests to enjoy.

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