Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village
Located 24 km outside Maseru, Thaba Bosiu is a National Monument and top tourist attraction of Lesotho with great historical significance as the birthplace of the Basotho People.
It was a sandstone plateau where King Moshoeshoe I, founder of the Nation of Basotho, founded what turned out to be a formidable fortress defending his People during the Lifaqane (Mfecane) war. "Thaba Bosiu," which means "Mountain at night," was believed to possess supernatural powers that made it grow into a tall mountain during the night that enemies who tried to shrink it remains stuck on the cliffs and vulnerable to attack the next day.
Thaba Bosiu has a restaurant, museum, cultural village, and lecture hall on-site.
When you enter Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, you will receive a warm welcome. It seems that these villages have been frozen in time, honoring the culture of their inhabitants. The Basotho people often wear traditional conical hats and tribal blankets with patterns that change depending on the occasion. They live in circular huts and will happily show you around their home, which will be an unforgettable experience.
Location: Between the Orange and Caledon Rivers in the Maseru District of Lesotho
