Lesotho Travel Guide 🇱🇸
Complete travel guide to Lesotho — Maseru, Maloti Mountains, high-altitude villages, waterfalls & the Kingdom in the Sky
🌤 Live Weather — Maseru
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Maseru
🌍 Geography Entirely mountainous
💱 Currency Loti (LSL) · South African Rand
🗣 Language Sesotho · English
⏱ Time Zone GMT +2
🔌 Plug Type Type M · C — 220V
Lesotho is the only country entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free (many) Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket- Visa-free entry for many nationalities
- Visa required for some countries
- Travel insurance recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Apr–Oct Dry season — best for hiking
❄ Jun–Aug Snow in highlands
🌧 Nov–Mar Summer rains
🏔 Mountains Cool year-round
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $30–45 / ₹2,500–₹3,800
- 🏨 Mid-range — $60–90 / ₹5,000–₹7,500
- 🏔 Adventure lodges — $120+ / ₹10,000+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Maseru Sani Pass Maletsunyane Falls Thaba Bosiu Katse Dam Sehlabathebe National Park🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Minibuses & shared taxis
- 4×4 vehicles recommended
- Border access via South Africa
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Vodacom · Econet
- Coverage good in towns
- Limited in remote mountains
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- South African Rand accepted
- ATMs available in cities
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Papa (maize porridge)
- Stews & grilled meats
- Traditional bread
- Local dairy products
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for tourists
- Use guides in mountain areas
- Avoid night travel in rural zones
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Maseru
- Day 2 — Thaba Bosiu cultural sites
- Day 3 — Sani Pass adventure
- Day 4 — Maletsunyane Falls
- Day 5 — Katse Dam & return
❓ FAQs
Is Lesotho safe for tourists?
Yes, especially in main towns and tourist areas.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English is an official language.
Do I need cash?
Cash is useful outside major towns.
What is Lesotho best known for?
Mountains, snow, high-altitude culture, and landscapes.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 123
🚑 Ambulance 121
🔥 Fire 122
🩺 Tourist Help Lesotho Tourism Development Corp
🎟 Tours & Activities in Lesotho
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