Sehlabathebe National Park
| Sehlabathebe National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of Lesotho | |
| Location | Qacha's Nek District, Lesotho |
| Nearest city | Sehlabathede |
| Coordinates | 29°53′56″S 29°07′16″E / 29.899°S 29.121°E |
| Area | 69.5 km2 (26.8 sq mi) |
| Established | 1969 |
The Sehlabathebe National Park is located in the Maloti Mountains in Qacha's Nek District, Lesotho and is part of the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site. The park was first established on 8 May 1969 and since then, is recognised as important in terms of biological diversity and cultural heritage. The landscape is dominated by grasslands of various types. The larger ecosystem functions provide freshwater to Lesotho, South Africa, and Namibia.