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Voykit pocket guide · Lesotho
Quthing
Moyeni
Quthing is a half-day detour on a Lesotho road trip: see dinosaur footprints and the largest Bushmen paintings in Southern Africa, then move on.
Quthing (also called Moyeni) is Lesotho's southernmost district town, known for its cultural diversity and prehistoric rock art. The main draw is a cluster of sights — dinosaur footprints, Bushmen paintings, and Moorosi's fortress — that can be seen in a few hours. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a short detour en route to/from the Eastern Cape or Sani Pass.
- Country
- Lesotho
- Local name
- Moyeni
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (summer rains), Jun–Aug (very cold nights)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- LSL
- Money
- Currency is the Lesotho loti (LSL, plural maloti), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted everywhere in Lesotho.
- Daily spend
- Budget LSL 500–800 excl. bed · Mid LSL 800–1,500 excl. bed · High LSL 1,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vodacom Lesotho and Econet Telecom Lesotho are the networks; buy a SIM with your passport in Maseru.
- Emergency
- Police 123 · Ambulance 121 · Fire 122
- Plugs
- Types M · 220 V · 50 Hz · Same as South Africa; bring an adapter with large round pins.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10%.; Pony or hiking guide: M50–100 a day.; Car guard: M5–10.
- Water
- Treated in Maseru; in the mountains, drink filtered or boiled water.
- Toilets
- Flush toilets in lodges; pit latrines in villages and on hikes.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Guesthouse double room | LSL 400–800 |
| Local meal (papa and meat) | LSL 50–100 |
| Guide for rock paintings (half day) | LSL 200–400 |
| Petrol (per litre) | LSL 17–18 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get around
The sights are spread out; you need your own vehicle (high-clearance recommended). A local guide can show you the paintings and footprints — ask at your guesthouse or the tourism office (check).
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideSee and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
See and do
Known for
- Dinosaur footprints
- Bushmen rock paintings (largest in Southern Africa)
- Moorosi's fortress (Mt Moorosi)
- Letsie Lake
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Maseru | A2 road, about 2 h 30 min | About 2.5 h |
| Semonkong | A2 north then gravel east, about 3 h | About 3–3.5 h |
| Mohale's Hoek | A2 north, about 1 h | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Town centre (Moyeni)
- A few guesthouses; basic but adequate for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Lumela |
| Thank you | Kea leboha |
| How much? | E bokae? |
| Where is the toilet? | Ntloana e hokae? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Lumela ntate / mme', then wait for 'Khotso'; avoid: Asking directions without a greeting
- Handshake: Soft, sometimes with a three-part grip; avoid: Crushing grips
- Villages: Ask for the chief when visiting; avoid: Walking through fields and kraals
- Photos: Ask herders first; avoid: Initiates and ceremonies
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads to Quthing from Maseru (A2) are paved but winding; from the south, gravel sections exist.
- No fuel station in town? Check before you arrive; fill up in Mafeteng or Mohale's Hoek.
- The Bushmen paintings and dinosaur footprints are on private land or require a guide — arrange ahead.
- Letsie Lake is seasonal; best after summer rains (Feb–Apr).
Quthing is generally safe, but petty theft can occur. Keep valuables out of sight. Roads are narrow and winding; drive defensively, especially after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Quthing yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dinosaur footprints
- Bushmen rock paintings (largest in Southern Africa)
- Moorosi's fortress (Mt Moorosi)
- Letsie Lake
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Quthing, revision 5340097 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5340097
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/quthing). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.