Lesotho / Naha ea Lesotho – Let’s explore here

Lesotho is relatively small, mountainous, landlocked Kingdom in the Maloti Mountains in Southern Africa. It’s entirely surrounded by South Africa, and is about the size of Belgium. It’s the only country in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres in elevation – Its lowest point being about 4,600 feet (1,400m) above sea level. Because of it’s height, most of the rain falls as summer thunderstorms, and it can get pretty cold (-18°C).

What currency do they use in Lesotho?

In Lesotho they use the Lesotho loti, although the South African Rand is also accepted. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of the capital, Maseru. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are some ATMs throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

They mainly speak English and Sesotho in Lesotho.

What time zone is Lesotho in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Lesotho?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Lesotho?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Cape Town in South Africa towards the capital, Maseru, before heading back into South Africa and on to Eswatini. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Lesotho?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Lesotho.

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