Thaba Bosiu
Thaba Bosiu is the mountain stronghold from where King Moeshoeshoe established and ruled over the Kingdom of Lesotho in the 19th Century, fighting off wave after wave of attacks by white settlers and hostile African armies. Still today, the Kings and Queens of Lesotho are buried here.
The place is basically a hill 10km kilometers from Maseru and is worth a visit if you are looking for an easy day trip from Maseru - there is an information centre where a guide will give you a run down of the history of King Moshoeshoe and the birth of the Basotho nation and then you can climb up and explore on your own.
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From Maseru, follow the signs to Roma. Eventually you will see a sign to Thaba Bosiu. The gravel/tarmac road is suitable for saloon cars.
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King Moshoeshoe is buried on Thaba Bosiu along with many other deceased royals.
A 'cultural village' is being built nearby, but is not complete yet.
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The recently built Melesi Lodge is nearby, with an OK restaurant, cozy bar and some clean and comfy rondevels out back (from M220ish per night) - very quiet and peaceful, you'll likely have the place to yourselves. +266 5200006/7/8 +266 27000741
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