Why go
- Capital and largest city of Lesotho.
- Served by Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU).
History
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 had a population of 330,760 in the 2016 census. 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".
Where to stay
Moshoeshoe Rd, Maseru, Lesotho · book.nightsbridge.com
Road & Kingsway Central Private Bag A 216, Pioneer corner, Maseru 100, Lesotho · lancersinn.co.ls
Off, New Parliament Rd, Maseru 100, Lesotho · book.nightsbridge.com
Parliament road, Thabeng street, Maseru 100, Lesotho · thabeng.com
42HW+9C2, Hlotse, Lesotho · mvhlesotho.com
MFHP+7C8, Maseru, Lesotho · kick4life.org
No.4, MFQ9+P3R, Maseru Arrival Center House, Maseru 100, Lesotho · arrivalcenterbnb.com
Maseru, Lesotho · mohalalitoe.co.ls
Hilton Rd, Maseru 100, Lesotho · avanihotels.com
No.498, Pope John Paul II Rd, Maseru, Lesotho · yellowpages.co.ls
344 Taung Rd, Maseru, Lesotho
Tsehlanyane 361, Maseru 100, Lesotho
Seanamarena street, Maseru 100, Lesotho
florida no 577 next to Jehovas Witnesses Hoohlo, Maseru 100, Lesotho
MFVF+33F, Maluti Rd, Maseru, Lesotho
Khubetsoana Bochabela, Maseru 100, Lesotho
105 Naleli-Sekamaneng Rd, Ha Foso, Lesotho
Ha Foso, Lesotho · theclanguesthouse.com
PF2W+HRW, Seeiso Ave, Maseru, Lesotho · denverecho.thinklocal.co.za
1037, Kingsway Maseru LS 100, 100 Kingsway, Maseru, Lesotho
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Maseru, Lesotho · rioguesthouse.co.ls
30.2"S 27°32'53.0"E, Main South 1 Rd Maseru (29°, 22 Main South 1 Rd, Maseru 100, Lesotho · phomologuesthouse.com
Behind Setsoto Stadium Maseru LS, Maseru, Lesotho · scenery.co.ls
Indoor
Maseru, Lesotho · greenlakeguesthouse.co.ls
Khubetsoana, Bochabela, Maseru 100, Lesotho · barcallahotelapartments.com
JGXM+QXG, B21, Lesotho
JGVQ+J2H, Unnamed Road, Maseru, Lesotho
road to St Emile Catholic Church, and follow brown boards directing to Moh Ville, contact +26659058025, Khubetsoana Salang, next to St Emile Catholic Church…
MGF6+9R, Maseru, Lesotho
Lower Thetsane, 791 Senqunyane St, Maseru 100, Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho
15 Qhoali, Maseru 100, Lesotho
770 Manong Rd, Maseru, Lesotho
Maseru 100, Lesotho
MFW8+495, Maseru, Lesotho, Lesotho
MFQV+RCF, Maseru, Lesotho
PG56+MRM Maqalika, Airport Rd, Maseru 100, Lesotho
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza Restaurant Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · Shop LG14 Pioneer… · debonairspizza.co.za
Burger, Fast Food · Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:10 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · Shop UG47 Cnr Mpilo… · wimpy.co.za
Chicken, Burger, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken Restaurant Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · Shop LG07… · barcelos.co.za
French, Restaurant · French cosy cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:30-16:00 · Corner Pioneer… · maseru.alliance.org.za
Fish And Chips, Russian, Fast Food · Restaurant & Fast Food Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Maseru Mall Pope John…
Cafe · Internet cafe, computer sales store and printing services Features: step-free access · Kingsway, Maseru
Dessert, Breakfast, Chinese, Local, Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-21:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Maseru Industrial Area… · peacerestaurantmaseru.business.site
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: takeaway
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-14:30
Noodle, Kebab, Pizza, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · Shop 47, Maseru Mall…
Seafood, Fish, Juice, Salad, Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Patsa Building, Cathedral Area Main North 1, 100 · captaindoregos.co.za
Portuguese, Coffee Shop, Burger, Pizza, Chicken, Fish, Ice Cream, Juice, Cake, Dessert, Fish And Chips, Steak House, Sandwich, Salad, Seafood, Pasta,… · piripiri.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-12:30,15:30-20:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Moshoeshoe Road
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Barbecue, Fast Food · Barbecue fast food · Main North 1
Fast Food · fast food · Thaba Bosiu Road
Food Court · food court
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access · Maseru Industrial Area… · dominospizza.co.za
Burger, Chicken, Juice, Fish And Chips, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 00:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00 Features:… · stadiumfastfoods.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Moshoeshoe Road, Maseru · galitos.co.ls
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Cafe · cafe
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-04:00; Su 09:00-05:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · Shop 14, Maseru Mall Pope John Paul II Road
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 10:00-20:15; We 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air… · romanspizza.co.za
Burger, Chicken, Salad, Fast Food · Hamburger Restaurant Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · Shop LG15 Pioneer…
Chicken, Fast Food · Restaurant Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Maseru Mall Pope John Paul II Road, Maseru
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Maseru Kingsway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Pioneer Roundabout, Maseru, 100
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Moshoeshoe Road, Maseru
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Dessert, Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, Ice Cream, Salad, Juice, Local, Fish, Fish And Chips, Steak House, Cake, Restaurant · Features: takeaway,…
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · Main North 1, 100
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
22 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) 18 km to the centre
Maseru(Mazenod), A, LS — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (South African Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Johannesburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- South African Airways SA (ER3) · 1 route: Johannesburg*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) 68 km to the centre
Ficksburg, FS, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Mafeteng Airport (MFC) 59 km to the centre
Mafeteng, E, LS — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Leribe Airport (LRB) 75 km to the centre
Leribe, C, LS — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Ladybrand Airfield 15 km to the centre
Ladybrand, FS, ZA
Monte Carlo Airport 57 km to the centre
Monte Carlo, FS, ZA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MSU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Johannesburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maseru. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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