The rock pools are one of Sehlabathebe's quiet pleasures: cold, clear water held in sandstone basins, often with reflections of cliffs and clouds. They are especially appealing after a hot walk, though the altitude keeps the water bracing.
Swim only where local guides say it is safe, and avoid soaps or sunscreen slicks in the water. The pools are part of a fragile highland ecosystem, not a resort swimming area.