Thabana Ntlenyana
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| Thabana Ntlenyana | |
|---|---|
| Location of Thabana Ntlenyana in Lesotho | |
| Elevation | 3,482 m (11,424 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,390 m (7,841 ft) |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra |
| Location | |
| Location | |
| Range | Drakensberg |
| Coordinates | 29°28′S 29°16′E / 29.467°S 29.267°ECoordinates: 29°28′S 29°16′E / 29.467°S 29.267°E |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1951 |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sesotho, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in southern Africa. It is situated on the ridge of the Drakensberg mountains near Sani Pass. It stands at 3482 m high.
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