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Thaba Bosiu - Maseru District

Located approximately 1804 meters above sea-level, Thaba Bosiu is the highest sandstone plateau in Southern Africa, commonly known as the mountain of night.

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Lesotho.

A mainly drone video featuring the Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village close to the capital city of Maseru. here you are away from the hustle and bustle in a beautiful, safe, quiet environment with lovely accommodation and good food. Highly recommended by MPSA.

Lesotho - Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village

Thaba Bosiu once was the capital of Lesotho. A cultural village was built at its place, showing traditional dwellings from different parts of Lesotho.

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Skybok: Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village (Lesotho, South Africa)

A beautiful montage of special places in Lesotho - the Kingdom in the Sky. Lesotho is a Kingdom within the borders of South Africa. Its history dates back 40,000 years.

The present Lesotho (then called Basutoland) emerged as a single polity under paramount chief Moshoeshoe I in 1822. Under Moshoeshoe I, Basutoland joined other tribes in their struggle against the Lifaqane associated with the reign of Shaka Zulu from 1818 to 1828.

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Thaba Bossiu, History of Lesotho.

Thaba Bossiu (the Mountain at night) near Maseru is a cultural and historical place for Basotho culture. The mountain castle of the first king of Lesotho (Moshoeshoe 1). Our guide (working here for 21 years) give us a short explaination of the place, during the Afropeaks pan african mountain expedition in the country. Sorry it's windy!

Thaba Bosiu Tour Part 5 - Lesotho - February 2020

MASERU: The Capital City of LESOTHO | 10 INTERESTING FACTS

Maseru, the largest city in Lesotho, is the capital of the Maseru District and is the only city. The name ‘Maseru’ is a Sesotho word meaning ‘red sandstones’. The city lies directly on the Lesotho-South Africa border, on the Caledon River. In the 2016 census, Maseru had a population of 330,760 people. Lying in a shallow valley at the foot of the Sehlabeng-Sa-Likhama foothills of the Maloti Mountains, Maseru has an area of about 138 square kilometers. In this video, we will discover 10 facts about this beautiful African city.

The border between Lesotho and South Africa is 909 kilometers long and forms a complete loop, as Lesotho is an enclave completely surrounded by South Africa. There are 11 fully functional road borders between South Africa and Lesotho. Maseru bridge is one of them. It is open 24hrs and is located in the town of Maseru which is in Lesotho. Passports are needed to enter Lesotho or go back to South Africa. They must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.

Other requirements(optional) are; Original vehicle registration papers, vehicle license papers, valid driver's license.
It is advised to have a red emergency triangle. You are not allowed to take plants out of the country. The toll fee for entering Lesotho is determined by the weight of your vehicle. Compulsory vaccinations should be taken for Yellow Fever only if coming into the country from an affected area. Recommended vaccinations include Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus and Polio. All visitors must hold documents and tickets required for their return or onward journey and enough funds to cover their stay. Visitors who wish to stay longer than 14 days in the country, are expected to apply for extensions at the Lesotho Immigration Authorities within the initial 14 day period.

Lesotho’s parliament building is located on Mpilo Hill in Maseru. It was designed by China Northeast Architectural design and Research Institute and constructed by the China Yanjian Group. The parliament complex covers an area of 43,273 square meters. This includes a four storey building that houses the National Assembly offices, accessory buildings, parking lot, the debate chamber, open grounds, the reception checkpoint, and a retaining wall.

The parliament building opening coincided with a change in the Lesotho electoral system which introduced legislators chosen through a mixed-member proportional (MMP) representation. Due to the instability of the coalition governments, the building ended up being seen by most Basotho as the epitome of political dysfunction.

The building was inaugurated in 2012. The debate chamber roof is designed as a mokorotlo, the traditional Lesotho hat which is a distinctive national symbol. There are several hotels close to the magnificent building offering accommodation like, Avani Maseru Hotel, City Stay West, Scenery Guesthouse Stadium and Lapeng Ha Mamosa.

The Mokorotlo hat is a national symbol of Lesotho. This is a type of straw hat used for traditional Sotho clothing. It is made from an indigenous grass known as ‘leholi’ or ‘mosea’. An image of the Mokorotlo started appearing on Lesotho license plates as well as the country’s flag after independence. It is believed that the shape of the hat was inspired by Lesotho’s Mount Qiloane which has a conical shape. The hat is also known as ‘molianyeoe’ meaning, `he who executes judgment in court’ in Sesotho.

Adopted in the early 20th century, tribal chiefs began to wear the hat and sing a song called ‘mokorotlo’ at certain ceremonies. It was originally exclusively worn by males to gatherings. In 1950, new designs were made for women as well.

At Kingsway, Maseru, you will see a building shaped as a Basotho Hat. It offers a wide range of handicrafts like baskets and weavings produced in Lesotho. A very worthwhile stop in Lesotho to stock up on gifts and souvenirs. Free on-street parking is available in the area.

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Thaba Bosiu Tour Part 2 - Lesotho - February 2020

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Découvrez MASERU : La Capitale du LESOTHO | 10 FAITS INTÉRESSANTS

Maseru, la plus grande ville du Lesotho, est la capitale du district de Maseru et est la seule ville. Le nom « Maseru » est un mot sesotho qui signifie « grès rouge ». La ville se trouve directement sur la frontière entre le Lesotho et l'Afrique du Sud, sur la rivière Caledon. Lors du recensement de 2016, Maseru comptait 330 760 habitants. Situé dans une vallée peu profonde au pied des contreforts Sehlabeng-Sa-Likhama des montagnes Maloti, Maseru a une superficie d'environ 138 kilomètres carrés.

Maseru est situé à l'extrémité ouest du pays, près de la frontière avec l'Afrique du Sud. La ville est située sur la rivière Caledon, qui forme la frontière entre le Lesotho et l'Afrique du Sud. Maseru est entouré de montagnes, qui offrent une belle toile de fond à la ville et offrent aux visiteurs la possibilité d'explorer le terrain accidenté du Lesotho.

Malgré sa taille relativement petite, Maseru est une ville animée avec beaucoup de choses à voir et à faire. L'une des attractions les plus populaires de la ville est le marché de Maseru, un marché animé et coloré où les visiteurs peuvent tout acheter, des produits frais aux vêtements traditionnels Basotho. Le marché est un endroit idéal pour découvrir la culture locale et goûter à la délicieuse cuisine du Lesotho.

Une autre attraction populaire de Maseru est le village culturel de Thaba-Bosiu, qui offre aux visiteurs un aperçu du mode de vie traditionnel du peuple Basotho. Le village est situé sur le site de la montagne historique Thaba-Bosiu, qui a servi de bastion aux Basotho pendant leur lutte pour l'indépendance de la domination coloniale britannique.

Maseru abrite également plusieurs musées et galeries, dont le National Museum and Art Gallery, qui abrite une collection d'art traditionnel et contemporain du Lesotho et d'autres pays africains.

En termes d'infrastructures, Maseru est une ville moderne avec des systèmes de transport et de communication bien développés. La ville possède un aéroport international et plusieurs autoroutes principales relient Maseru à d'autres parties du Lesotho et de l'Afrique du Sud.

Dans l'ensemble, Maseru est une ville fascinante et dynamique qui offre aux visiteurs un aperçu unique de la culture et de l'histoire du Lesotho. Que vous souhaitiez explorer les marchés et les musées de la ville, faire de la randonnée dans les montagnes environnantes ou simplement vous imprégner de l'atmosphère locale, Maseru a quelque chose à offrir à tout le monde.

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Lesotho Maseru Centre ville / Lesotho Maseru City center

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Discover Lesotho - The City of Maseru

Maseru, Lesotho, the place of the rare sandstone, is inspired by Lesotho's culturally rich background and complimented by the bustling atmosphere of urban skyscrapers and its people.

AERIAL VIEW OF THE CAPITAL CITY - MASERU ls

Lesotho's capital city Maseru is one of the 10 districts making up the Kingdom. It is located in the lowlands of Lesotho with a flatter landscape in comparison to districts like Mokhotlong which are entirely mountainous.

History of Basotho Nation

Tour guide at Thaba Bosiu giving a fascinating historical account of the founding of the Basotho nation in present day Lesotho. Filmed by Dr. Christopher Daniels. Follow me on twitter at @Dr_Daniels

Basotho music by African Group 'Likakapa Africa'

Likakapa Africa, a music & dance group from Lesotho performs in Delhi at Africa Day, an event organise by ICCR.

Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,500m-high peaks of Thabana Ntlenyana. On the Thaba Bosiu plateau, near Lesotho's capital, Maseru, are ruins dating from the 19th-century reign of King Moshoeshoe. Thaba Bosiu overlooks iconic Mt. Qiloane, an enduring symbol of the nation’s Basotho people.

Likakapa seems to have been founded only for this India trip. We wonder if they will record an Album together as well...? This is fascinating accordion-music from Lesotho!

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Discover Lesotho - Lesotho Sun

In this episode Mapule takes us on a tour on the new refurbished Lesotho Sun Hotel & Casino. One of the oldest and most renowned establishments and is a complete entertainment hub. The main attractions are the accommodation and the casino. There are 158 rooms and two presidential suites. The Lesotho Sun is the place to be seen in Maseru. Lesotho has world class accommodation, that is for sure.

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Thaba Bosiu - Maseru District