Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, is considered to be the busiest city in the country. The international airport of Lesotho, which serves as the main gateway to the country, is located in Maseru. The city is also made a central base for exploring the other attractions nearby Maseru. It is also an entry point for drivers, who come from Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.
Maseru shares land borders with South Africa. Though the city is developing yet, signs of globalization and industrialization are prominent in Maseru. With many governmental and administrative buildings and offices, the place is full of hustle bustle throughout the day, especially during the peak hours.
Traveling to Maseru is not at all a problem. There are ample modes of transportation that are available to reach this city. Maseru is connected with other parts of the country via airways, roadways as well as by railways. There is well developed road network connecting the city to other African cities.
Abundant accommodation facilities in Maseru make staying at the city comfortable. There are hotels that cater to all people visiting the place. There are luxurious as well as cheap and budget hotels in Maseru that include:
- Maseru Sun Hotel
- Lakeside Hotel
- Lesotho Sun
- Lancers Inn
- Victoria Hotel
- Khali Hotel
There are not many attractions in proper Maseru in Lesotho. Some of the very few attractions include:
- Lancer’s Gap: This place has a historical significance. This is the place where a battle was fought in 1852 between Moshoeshoe I’s son Molapo and the team of 12th Royal Lancers, which was being led by Lt.General Sir George Cathcart. This place offers a panoramic view of the entire city and the Caledon Valley.
- The Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories: Located at the entrance of the city, this ancient cathedral is one of the most frequented places in Maseru. The structure of the cathedral is colonial in style.
Weaving Centers in Lesotho: There are many weaving centers in the city that facilitate tourists to get high-quality and traditional
- Lesotho products. Some of the weaving centers are Moteng Weavers and Thorkild Hand Weaving.
However there are many places of attractions in close proximity to Maseru. Some of these include:
- Thaba Bosiu: The place has historical importance and contains many ruins and tombs.
- Roma: This particular place is an educational center. The National University of Lesotho is located here. The Roman Catholic Mission also has its headquarters at Roma.
- Morija: Morija has a beautiful museum. Apart from that, there is also a beautiful tea garden in close proximity to the museum. The landscape of the place is equally attractive.
