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Lesotho

Kingdom of Lesotho

CapitalMaseru
RegionSouthern Africa
CurrencyLSL, ZAR
Official languagesEnglish, Southern Sotho
Access to the seaNo
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Thaba Bosiu

Morija

Katse Dam

Concrete arch wall and reservoir of Katse Dam in the Lesotho highlands.
Lesotho · Place of interest

Katse Dam

Katse Dam is a concrete structure in Lesotho’s highlands and part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. A guided visit explains its role in water management and transfer; the nearby botanical garden adds a plant-life perspective.

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Morija
Lesotho · City or town

Morija

Morija brings together archives, collections and stone buildings in a place associated with printing, education and Sesotho literature. Its museum offers an introduction to Basotho history and culture through documents and objects.

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Thaba Bosiu plateau above the surrounding Lesotho foothills.
Lesotho · Place of interest

Thaba Bosiu

Thaba Bosiu is a plateau associated with Moshoeshoe I and the consolidation of the Basotho nation in the 19th century. Its defensive landscape and stories of refuge, leadership and negotiation help explain its political, cultural and spiritual significance.

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Thaba Bosiu plateau above the surrounding Lesotho foothills. Culture

Thaba Bosiu and Morija connect Basotho history, archives and living memory

A day trip from Maseru linking the Thaba Bosiu plateau with Morija’s archives and streets, prioritising context, private transfers and time to listen.

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Concrete arch wall and reservoir of Katse Dam in the Lesotho highlands. Practical guides

Planning a visit to Katse Dam in Lesotho’s Highlands

At Katse, the dam, reservoir and botanical garden help explain a mountain landscape transformed by a binational water project.

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