Existing and prospective Lesotho Highlands Water Project dams pose a notable opportunity for initiating water-based sporting and recreational activities. In particular the dams are suited to leisure cruise boats and extreme sporting events. Already the Corporation (LTDC) is operating a small cruise on Mohale dam. This operation will be transferred to a private operator for more efficient operation and further development.

These types of activities are suitable for both the Katse and Mohale dams. In addition to these two dams, there are further developments in the pipeline; namely, Phase 2 of the Highlands Water Project, and the Metolong lowlands water supply reservoir which will spawn more