🇱🇸 Lesotho
10 best places in Maseru
Maseru is the compact mountain capital of the 'Kingdom in the Sky', a short drive from some of southern Africa's most dramatic passes and waterfalls.
Basotho Hat Monument
A building shaped like the traditional conical Basotho hat, the city's best-known landmark.
Royal Palace
The residence of the King of Lesotho, viewable from outside in the city centre.
Thaba Bosiu
The 'Mountain of Night', King Moshoeshoe I's historic fortress and cradle of the Basotho nation.
Perry Craft Village / Pioneer Mall
Handwoven Basotho blankets, baskets and pottery straight from local artisans.
Banesa Gardens
A panoramic hilltop lookout over the city, popular for picnics at sunset.
Sani Pass
The legendary switchback mountain road on the South African border with the region's highest views.
Maletsunyane Falls
One of Africa's highest single-drop waterfalls, a couple of hours from the capital.
Lesotho National Museum and Art Gallery
A small but rich exhibit on Basotho history and culture.
Maseru Golf Club
A green fairway with mountain views, an unexpected pocket of calm in the capital.
Mediterranean Food Market café
A cosy central Maseru café serving fresh bakes and a good cup of coffee.
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