Maloti Mountains

Maloti mountains in Lesotho

The Maloti Mountains (also spelled Maluti), are a mountain range found in the highlands of Lesotho and named the Drakensberg in South Africa. They form a high alpine basalt plateau up to 3400m in height. The highest point is Thabana Ntlenyana 3482m in the north-east. Snow and frost may be found even in summer on the highest peaks.

The sources of two of the principal rivers in South Africa, the Orange River [called Senqu in Lesotho] and the Tugela River, are in these mountains. Tributaries of the Caledon River [called Mohokare in Lesotho], which forms the country's western border, also rise here.

Coordinates: 29°00′S 28°25′E / 29°S 28.417°E / -29; 28.417