Maseru District district, Lesotho

Places to visit near Nako

Nako is a town in Maseru District district, Lesotho, home to about 13,146 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 11 parks and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Thaba Putsoa (25 km), Morija Museum & Archives (31 km) and Thaba-Bosiu (38 km).

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Nako at a glance

Location
Maseru District district, Lesotho
Population
about 13,146
Coordinates
29.6167° S, 27.7667° E
Places within 50 km
154 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Nako

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nako: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Nako

  • Mohale Dam · lake · Maseru District · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Tsatsa-le-Moea · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~26 km
  • Bethlehem · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~27 km
  • BS 61 · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~28 km
  • Bushmans Pass · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~28 km
  • Serooeng · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~3 km
  • Lanaka · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~3 km
  • Maletsunyane Falls · waterfall · Mohale's Hoek District · ~49 km · Must-see
  • 'Malipela · viewpoint · Mafeteng District · ~29 km
  • Mautse · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~4 km
  • Ribaneng Falls · waterfall · Maseru District · ~30 km
  • Seqikiling · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~5 km

Things to see near Nako, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Nako

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nako. The closest is Serooeng (3 km); the best-known is Thaba Putsoa (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Thaba Putsoa · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Betla · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~10 km
  • Bothunya-Lets'a · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~13 km
  • Thaba-Bosiu · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Fika-la-Raboshabane · viewpoint · Maseru District · ~18 km
  • Kena · viewpoint · Mafeteng District · ~20 km

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Churches near Nako

23 churches within 100 km of Nako. The closest is Fatima Mission (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Nako

12 parks within 100 km of Nako. The closest is Ramabanta Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Nako

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Nako. The closest is Ribaneng Falls (30 km); the best-known is Maletsunyane Falls (49 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Nako

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nako. The closest is King's Residence (24 km); the best-known is Dinosaur Footprints (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Nako

7 caves within 100 km of Nako. The closest is Ha Kome Cave Village (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nako

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 169 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nako
  2. 25 km Thaba Putsoa · viewpoint, Maseru District
  3. 30 km Bothunya-Lets'a · viewpoint, Maseru District
  4. 31 km Thaba-Bosiu · viewpoint, Maseru District
  5. 42 km Morija Museum & Archives · museum, Maseru District
  6. 31 km Betla · viewpoint, Maseru District
  7. 10 km Back to Nako

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From travellers near Nako

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How to reach Nako

    All places near Nako by distance

    Within 15 km of Nako

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nako by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints108165Serooeng (3 km)
    Churches1823Fatima Mission (7 km)
    Parks1112Ramabanta Park (8 km)
    Waterfalls68Ribaneng Falls (30 km)
    Forts & heritage37King's Residence (24 km)
    Caves07Ha Kome Cave Village (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Metolong Dam (39 km)
    Other attractions44Maeder House Gallery (31 km)
    Museums12Morija Museum & Archives (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ketane River (66 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Katse Botanical Garden (95 km)

    Nako: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nako?

    Thaba Putsoa (viewpoint, about 25 km), Betla (viewpoint, about 10 km), Morija Museum & Archives (museum, about 31 km), Bothunya-Lets'a (viewpoint, about 13 km), Thaba-Bosiu (viewpoint, about 38 km), Fika-la-Raboshabane (viewpoint, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nako?

    154 places on Spotwander: 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 11 parks, 6 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nako?

    Serooeng, about 3 km by road; Lanaka (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nako?

    Fatima Mission, about 7 km by road; St John Tlali Mission (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Nako?

    Ramabanta Park, about 8 km by road; Scrub Oland (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nako?

    Start in Nako, visit Thaba Putsoa, then Bothunya-Lets'a, then Thaba-Bosiu, then Morija Museum & Archives, then Betla, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nako?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Nako

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nako’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.