Matsieng

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Geography and history

Matsieng a small village situated in the Maseru region of Lesotho. This quaint little village is located only 7 km from Morija. This village is made up of a mixture of Basotho rondavels and colonial sandstone buildings. The present king, Letsie III, lives in his traditional home in this area. Although the Palace is a wonder to behold with its fine architecture and beautiful surroundings, it is unfortunately not open for public viewing.

On the 2nd of June 2007 Prince Lerotholi was baptised as David at the Roman Catholic St Louis Church in Matsieng. This ceremony was overseen by Archbishop Bernard Mohlalisi who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Lesotho.

Accommodation

Although a relatively small village, Matsieng has affordable accommodation for tourists who would like to stay over. Facilities in the area include the following – self-catering units, bed and breakfasts and guest houses. Please go to our accommodation directory for a complete list of all the places to stay in the area.

Activities and attractions

Although the village of Matsieng does not offer many activities, the beautiful natural surroundings is enough to inspire tourists to do something outdoor.

Things to do in Matsieng include:

“Don’t Cough” Pass
Hiking Trails
Matsieng Mountain Pass
Thai – Lesotho Royal Agricultural Cooperation Project

Businesses

The small village of Matsieng also has a relatively small business community. There are however many locally made products and home-made foods to try in this village. Please visit our restaurants and business directory for a complete list of all the businesses you can find in the area.