Known as the Kingdom in the Sky, mountainous Lesotho is totally surrounded by South Africa. The contrast with South Africa could not be more striking, as the Kingdom of Lesotho was formed through the pursuit of peace, and this peaceful nature still exists in the friendly and welcoming Basotho people. Lesotho is essentially an alpine country, where villagers on horseback in multi-coloured balaclavas and blankets greet you as you explore the altitudinous terrain.