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Maseru
Maseru is the capital of Lesotho, and its largest — and only — city. From the South African border, the city center and main shopping district are about 3 km away. Along Kings Way, the roughly 2 km stretch between a souvenir shop called Basotho Hat and the Cathedral, shops line both sides of the street and many stalls set up for business. From the top of Parliament Hill to the southwest, you can take in a panoramic view of Maseru, with the Parliament building visible at the summit.
Lancer's Gap
Lancer's Gap lies about 4 km east of central Maseru. As its name suggests, it looks as though a mountain has been sliced through, and a mountain road to the Berea plateau runs through this gap. It's a popular viewpoint offering a panoramic view of Maseru.
Thaba-Bosiu
"Thaba-Bosiu" means "Mountain of the Night" in Sesotho. According to legend, it appears as a small hill by day but grows into a mountain at night. It is the site of a fortress built in the 19th century by the founding king, Moshoeshoe I, whose grave still lies at the summit. The area at the base has been developed as a park, and there's a history museum where you can learn about Lesotho's history. It's located about 30 km east of Maseru.
Roma
Roma is located about 30 km south of Maseru and is home to the main campus of the National University of Lesotho. The campus is open to the public and free to explore. The surrounding mountains are often snow-capped in winter.
Morija
Morija was the site of Lesotho's first Christian mission station, and its name comes from the Bible. There's a small museum here preserving records and books from the mission's early days, and you can also see fossilized dinosaur footprints. It's located about 50 km south of Maseru.
Maletsunyane Falls
One of the highest single-drop waterfalls in Africa, Maletsunyane Falls is a spectacular torrent plunging 192 metres. The 204-metre cliff face has even been featured in the Guinness Book of Records. It's located about 110 km southeast of Maseru.
Ketane Falls
Seeing Ketane Falls, which drops 122 metres, is no small undertaking, as it lies in one of the most remote parts of Lesotho. From Semonkong, it's about a 20 km drive west by 4x4 to reach a small village, from which it's roughly a 5 km hike to the falls.
