Location: Maseru
Top Things to do in Maseru
6 Nature & Parks in Maseru That You Shouldn't Miss
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho-South Africa border. Maseru is Lesotho's capital city with a population of approximately 253,000. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital. The name of the city is a Sesotho word meaning "red sandstones".
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1. Maluti Mountains
2. Katse Dam
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
The Katse dam, in the Lesotho Highlands, is one of the most spectacular water features in the country. Located on the Malibamatso River, this dam was completed in 1997 and is central to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The dam is second in size in Africa to Ghana’s Lake Volta and Akosombo Dam. The impressive dam wall is 185m high, 700m long and contains 92 000 cubic metres of concrete.
Reviewed By NomthandazoChala - Durban, South Africa
I loved the breathtaking views and scenery of the drive to Katse Dam through Mafika Lisiu Pass right up Katse Botanical Gardens, the highest botanical garden in southern hemisphere. The views of the waterfalls dripping down from the mountain tops are out of this world. Though there are falling rocks here and there and constant reminders about keeping in low gear, the road condition is great. It's an exciting but scary drive, unforgettable experience indeed. If you're lucky enough you may come across Sotho women from initiation scheduled and they will perform some nice traditional songs and dance for your entertainment. Please do leave a little token of appreciation for them. The Katse Dam itself is huge and it also supplies water to South Africa. It is a concrete arch dam on the Malibamat'so River and is Africa's second largest double-curvature arch dam whilst being Africa's highest dam. The tour of the dam will provide you with great information.
3. Mohale Dam
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Maseru is an ideal base from which to explore the western region of Lesotho with its magnificent scenery, rich history, culture and crafts. A made-made phenomenon in this area is the Mohale Dam, which was completed in 2003, situated 91km from Maseru. It is southwest of Katse Dam and almost doubles the water supply to South Africa through an inter-connecting tunnel into the Katse reservoir.
Reviewed By derechos
This was an awesome afternoon spent after staying at the lodge! For 30 Rand per person, our group went to the dam information center had a short but informative briefing on the history and construction of the dam and then we went to the dam itself! It was absolutely gorgeous and a very interesting tour. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. Then we drove 10 km from the dam where we had a picnic lunch down by the water.
6. Katse Botanical Gardens
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
