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Capital and largest city of Lesotho
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Maseru is the capital of and largest city in Lesotho and is very close to the north western border with South Africa. There is a great deal to see in Maseru and in Lesotho as a country.
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French café and restaurant, serves simple but delicious, reliable and cheap food like Burgers and grilled meat, packed at lunchtime, open air seating under trees, on a busy corner in central Maseru
Maseru Backpackers
3 km from the centre of Maseru you'd need to get a taxi or a combi down the old airport road, ask to go to the Agric College as your driver may not have heard of the place. Camping is also possible at M35 per night - only recommended for the summer months (October through May).
Basic amenities,
Hot water and a small kitchen, although not so clean as the Anglican Training Centre.
Tranquil modern, comfortable and safe accommodation, 3km from the city centre. It's a great place to stay without being expensive. Quote 'Kavi' when booking
A 6-bedroom guesthouse in the Hillsview suburb - get a taxi or it's a 30 min walk.
A short walk from town in the leafy Maseru West suburb (where the King and most of the Government live). A good alternative to the pricey hotels in town.
Several miles out of town on Main North.
Often the business traveller's last resort when the other hotels are full. Adequate at best. Next to the red light area and the cinema.
Right in the centre of Maseru, just off Kingsway, this is a nice colonial style hotel, reasonable rooms, and also self-catered rondavels available. Lancer's tends to be used by business travellers, although King Letsie occasionally dines in the restaurant.
Perched up high on a hill overlooking the city. Not one of the Avani hotel chain's flagship hotels but it is the most 'luxurious' hotel in the city, with a very nice swimming pool. As Lesotho's classiest hotel it hosts endless government workshops and is where foreign dignitaries stay when visiting for regional conferences. Refurbishment has been on the drawing board for ages but is always set to commence 'next year'. There is a casino on site, gym, small cinema and business facilities.
Formerly Queen Protea, it's a luxury hotel a little way out-of-town hence this is a better option if you have a car. All rooms are en suite and have Wi-Fi access.
Good tailors who can duplicate a suit for about M1,000 (they take the measurements from an existing suit rather than measure you).
By bus
Maseru Bridge Border Post is a drop off point for most South African national coach services, from where you can catch a taxi into Maseru.
By taxi
Being the transport hub of Lesotho, anywhere in Lesotho that's connected by road to here will have a Minibus taxi service to Maseru. For more information on taxis, see here.
By plane
Moshoeshoe Airport is located 18 km from Maseru. South African Airways operates a couple of daily flights from Maseru to Johannesburg, which typically cost around M2,200.
By taxi
The bus stop on Moeshoeshoe Rd is the main taxi station, but private cabs are available from the price of M50.
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