Maseru District · Lesotho
Maseru travel guide
Maseru is a city in Maseru District, Lesotho, home to about 344,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May and August to October
- Nearest airport
- MSU18 km · Moshoeshoe I International Airport
- Currency
- LSLloti
- Time zone
- Africa/Maseru
- Language
- English, Sesotho
About
About Maseru
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Maseru
See
There is not a huge deal to see in Maseru, as the city is essentially a base for expeditions and travels deeper into Lesotho.
Do
- Go canoeing on the Caledon river
- Avani Lesotho Casino
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Where to stay
Which part of Maseru to stay in
Many backpacker types pass through Maseru en route to Semonkong Lodge or Malealea in the mountains, or head to Ladybrand in South Africa. However do not discount Maseru as a budget overnight destination - there are affordable accommodation options, the best of which is probably the Lesotho-Durham link.
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When to go
The best time to visit Maseru
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Maseru are April, May and August to October. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; January is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Maseru: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN, 117 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
You can get into Maseru by car through the entry point from South Africa. 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.
Getting around
Google Maps now have very detailed maps of Maseru and Lesotho. The bus stop on Moeshoeshoe Rd is the main taxi station, but private cabs are available from the price of M50. Public cabs travelling around the city cost M6.50 and they are available in stations around town. For information on catching taxis in Lesotho and Maseru, call Comfort Taxis and speak to Khosana on +266 6274 5199. For information on catching taxis in Lesotho, Moonlight taxis are on +266 22312695.
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MSU · Moshoeshoe I International Airport
BFN · Bram Fischer International Airport
Questions
Maseru: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Maseru?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Maseru are April, May and August to October. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; January is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Maseru?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN, 117 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Maseru?
loti (LSL).
Nearby
Destinations near Maseru
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.