The Morija Guest House is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the historic village of Morija, in the Lesotho Lowlands (45 km from the capital Maseru). Built of handcut stone and thatched with local grass, it blends discreetly into the environment. During the day there are commanding views of the surrounding forest and the village below. The sunsets from the front deck and the views of the night sky are unforgettable. Below the main house, there are small cottages to welcome more visitors. The accommodation offered is rustic but comfortable and the rooms are tastefully decorated.

We can welcome 24 people comfortably (see details under "Facilities"). Guests can choose to cater for themselves or to order cooked meals. We are proud of our homely atmosphere where families, NGOs, church groups and professionals all feel at ease. We also organise special weekends, some to introduce visitors to the language and the culture of Lesotho, and others to teach French, with accommodation, meals and activities all being included (See details under "Special Events").

The Ha Matela Youth Centre is located in one of the buildings at the bottom of our site. It has a small library and provides our young neighbours with a quiet place to read, study and have fun. Two young volunteers, who came with a German NGO (GIZ), run the Centre every day after school and on Saturday afternoon. Guests are welcome to visit it and even to give some of their time if they want to help some of the youngsters with their school work or to play games with them. Donations of books, stationery, puzzles, games, etc are welcome!

Our next Introduction to Sesotho Language and Culture Weekends will take place in January and February 2012. Read all the details in the "Special Events" section and contact Brigitte on bcathala@mweb.co.za to register.

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