Lesotho Sun Hotel & Casino Maseru Area

The Lesotho Sun's Casino is a popular attraction for casino lovers from all over Southern Africa. The contrast between the tranquil serenity of Lesotho's landscapes and the glamour, thrills and fun of the resort's gaming area, makes an irresistible combination for those wanting a truly memorable break.

For players who enjoy a superior and intimate casino experience, the Lesotho Sun Casino is of premium quality. The casino offers Blackjack and American Roulette for your gaming pleasure.

Casino Configuration:

• Slots: 120
• Tables: 8

Guests staying at the Lesotho Sun Hotel are welcome to relax at the swimming pool from where scenic views of Maseru can be enjoyed. Pool towels are available.

The Maseru Golf Course is open 7 days a week. Guests of the Maseru Sun Hotel and the Lesotho Sun Hotel are welcome to play on this magnificent golf course at a nominal fee.

The Lesotho Sun Hotel features a fully equipped gym as well as a sauna.

Children staying at the Lesotho Sun Hotel are welcome to explore the on site children's playgrounds.

Hikes, pony treks, quad biking, fishing and 4x4 adventures can be arranged by the Lesotho Sun Hotel for guests.

Maseru in Lesotho, Southern Africa, is an ideal base from which to explore the western region of Lesotho which is characterised by its amazing scenery, rich history, culture and crafts. Lesotho is often referred to as the “Kingdom in the Sky” because of its elevated location, the altitude in Lesotho drops nowhere below 1000 meters above sea-level.  Besides its spectacular scenery, Lesotho offers the ultimate outdoor experience for visitors who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, pony trekking or 4 X 4’s.

Lesotho's Basotho Pony

The Basotho Pony, which is world famous for its unique equine qualities, is an integral part of traditional life in Lesotho.  The Basotho people have held on to their customs of which music and dance play an important role.

Maluti Mountains

Visitors are encouraged to explore the magical Maluti Mountains of Lesotho. The roads are all in good condition and making a trip into the mountains, only 1-hour’s drive away, provides visitors with a memorable experience. In winter, when the Maluti Mountains are covered in snow, the views are spectacular.

Pony-trekking in Lesotho

Guests have the opportunity to discover the joys of pony trekking during their stay at the Lesotho Sun Hotel & Casino. This peaceful means of exploring the canyons and waterfalls has become a popular and accessible activity. The Basotho are known as a nation of horsemen and for generations the sure-footed Basotho pony has been bred as the ideal form of transport in the rugged mountains. Pony-treks can be arranged to take guests wandering through the magnificent landscape with plenty of stops to enjoy the view and relax by a cool waterfall for a picnic. Pony treks in Lesotho range from one hour to six days with overnight stops in local villages or lodges.

Morija

45 km south of Maseru is Morija, the site of the earliest mission station in Lesotho which was set up by the French Protestant Missionaries. The Morija Museum and Archives displays the history of Lesotho from the time of the dinosaurs to the present day.

Lancers Gap

Lancer’s Gap, on the road north from Maseru, offers scenic views of the City and the Caledon Valley. It is the site of a famous battle in 1852 when Basotho warriors, under Moshoeshoe l’s son Molapo, defeated the 12th Royal Lancers under Lt. General Sir George Cathcart whilst on a punitive expedition.

ThabaBosiu

Moshoeshoe’s stronghold was never taken and is an important historical site approximately 25 km east of Maseru, Lesotho. On top of the flat-topped hill one can find the remains of the King’s dwellings and villages, as well as a royal cemetery. From the information centre visitors can climb up to the summit of the plateau.

Thorkild Hand Weaving and Moteng Weavers

Enjoy discovering the arts and crafts of Lesotho by visiting the local weaving centres, such as Thorkild Hand Weaving and Moteng Weavers. Each of these centres provide opportunities for visitors to buy high-quality and well-designed traditional Lesotho products.

Lesotho's Katse Dam

The Katse dam which is located in the Lesotho Highlands, is one of the most spectacular water features in the country. Situated on the Malibamatso River, the Katse 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 Akosombo Dam. The impressive dam wall is 185m high, 700 m long and contains 92 000 cubic metres of concrete. The Highlands Water Project was designed to supply water to the Gauteng region in South Africa and simultaneously makes Lesotho self-sufficient in electric power.

Mohale Dam

The site of this dam, which was completed in 2003, is 91 km away from Maseru. It is south west of Katse Dam and almost doubles the water supply to South Africa through an inter-connecting tunnel into the Katse reservoir.

Semonkong

Semonkong, which means “Place of Smoke”, was named after the Maletsunyane Falls which are the highest single-drop waterfalls in Southern Africa. The falls are set in awesome surrounding cliffs with the water plummeting down a 192m drop.

Dinosaurs

History started in Lesotho about 200 million years ago and evidence is demonstrated by the fossilised footprints of dinosaurs that have been discovered throughout Lesotho. Important sites of dinosaur fossils include Qalo in Butha-Buthe, Morija, Masitise, Subeng Stream and Tsikoane in Leribe.

Sani Pass

The fantastic Sani mountain pass ascends from the top of the Drakensberg Escarpment to Kwa-Zulu Natal.  Unfortunately the steep road is only open to 4 X 4 vehicles. Close by is the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana – Ntlenyana, which is 3 482 meters high.