Includes bibliographical references (leaves 119-126). / This paper examines how the cultural landscape of the Botha Bothe Plateau can contribute towards improving the lives of people in the area, through the management of its heritage resources. The main objectives of the study are: (a) to examine the way the Botha Bothe Plateau has been managed as a cultural landscape in order to evaluate how much the local communities are benefiting from this important Lesotho heritage site. (b) To investigate the potential of a well-managed Botha Bothe Plateau for contribute to improving living conditions. The study takes the view that with proper management system in place, the plateau will be able to retain its cultural heritage values and provide meaningful benefits to the local community.