Public Transport from Bloemfontein to Malealea Lodge

đź“Ť From Bloemfontein (South Africa)

If you’re traveling from South Africa to Malealea via public transport, here’s a step-by-step guide:

🚌 Bus to Bloemfontein
Catch a Translux, Greyhound, or Intercape bus to Bloemfontein.
If you’re coming from Johannesburg, avoid the city center due to safety concerns. A safer option is Citybug, which travels directly from OR Tambo International Airport to Bloemfontein.

Citybug Shuttle Info:
đź”— https://citybug.co.za/routes-schedules-prices/#ortamboroutes
• Departs from OR Tambo International Airport
• Arrives in Bloemfontein

🛏 Need to Overnight in Bloemfontein?

We recommend: Aloe Guest Rooms 📞 +27 76 830 9679 ; 📧 aloehellobloem@gmail.com,
📲 Available on Booking.com

đźš– Bloemfontein to Maseru (Lesotho)
You need to take a taxi to the Bloemfontein Taxi Rank.
Catch a minibus taxi to Maseru, Lesotho’s capital.
Minibuses run throughout the day but depart only when full—so waiting may be required.

🚌 Maseru to Malealea
• The last minibus from Maseru to Malealea departs at 3:00 PM on weekdays.
• Weekend schedules may vary — it’s best to confirm in advance.

📞 Once you’re in Lesotho, contact Bob at +266 5883 9646.
He can notify the minibuses that you’re on your way or provide updated timings.

Citybug Shuttle service from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Option 1: Via Maseru Border 

đź“Ť From Maseru (Lesotho)

1. From Bloemfontein Central Bus Station, catch a minibus to Maseru Border Post.

2. Get your passport stamped at both border posts (South Africa and Lesotho).

3. After crossing the border, take a 4+1 taxi (white car with yellow stripe) from the border post to the Maseru taxi rank.
4. At the taxi rank, ask for a minibus heading in the direction of Mafeteng or Quthing. Take the first available minibus going south. Alternatively, you can contact Bob, the Malealea Lodge Manager, on +266 5883 9646 for assistance. Bob can get in touch with the direct minibus to Malealea from Maseru, which usually leaves Maseru at 3 o’clock. However, this service does not run every day, so it’s important to check with Bob in advance to confirm whether it will be operating on the day you plan to travel.

5.  If you do not get the direct Maseru to Malealea minibus taxi, get off at Motsekuoa (approx. 50 km south of Maseru). Wait here for a Malealea minibus – just ask around; the locals are very helpful. The Malealea minibus will drop you right in front of the lodge gates.

🛏 Need to Overnight in Bloemfontein?

  • We recommend: Aloe Guest Rooms đź“ž +27 76 830 9679 ; 📧 aloehellobloem@gmail.com

âś… Travel Tips
Always get your passport stamped at both sides of the border.
Ask locals if you’re unsure – Basotho people are famously friendly and happy to help!
Carry small change for taxis and minibuses.

🛏 Need to Overnight in Maseru?

We recommend: Kick4life 📞 +266 28320707; 📧  bookings@kick4life.org

Option 3: Private Transfer

If you prefer a more comfortable and hassle-free journey, private transfers are available from both Bloemfontein and Maseru.

đź“ž Please contact the numbers below to book your transfer:

Private Transfers From Bloemfontein

Bush Junkies Safaris
Contact: Tony Horn:
Tel: + 27 82 953 0737
Email: tony@bushjunkies.co.za
Private Transfers From Maseru

Bakubung Shuttle Tours
Contact: David Tlali
Tel: +266 5911 1939
Email: mpinaneb@gmail.com

⏰ Delayed? Need to overnight if it's getting too dark to travel?

If you’ve left Maseru or Mafeteng very late and are unable to catch the last taxis from Motsekuoa to Malealea Lodge, we recommend you overnight at Morija Guesthouse (10kms north of Motsekuoa). Please see contact details below:

https://www.morijaguesthouses.com/