Lesotho, Butha Buthe
Tarmac hairpins to 3222 metres through the roof of southern Africa.
Length
55 km
In miles
34.2 mi
Driving time
1 hr 23 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Butha Buthe to Oxbow, following the A1. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow closures in the southern winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 9 May 2026
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