Lesotho

In a Nutshell
A tiny, mountainous and spectacularly beautiful country, entirely surrounded by South Africa, comprising rugged highlands, and fairly high lowlands, where most of the people live.

Top Attractions

• Mountain scenery - on a hike, trail or from the back of a Basotho pony

• Malalea Lodge - for a Basotho cultural experience and as a base for a hike, trail or pony trek

• Sani Pass - the southern entry-point point from KwaZulu -Natal - a classic 4x4 route up a winding pass with wonderful views from the top.

• The Lesotho-Highlands Water Project - a series of spectacular mountain dams with the Katse Dam, the highest in Africa, at the centre

Connections

By air: to Moeshoeshoe Int Airport, 20kms from Maseru. SA Airlink flies daily to Maseru.

By road: from various entry points along SA border

Population approx 2 million

Biggest city (cities) Maseru

Official language (s) Sesotho, English

Religion Mainly Christian

Climate Temperate, warm wet summers; cold dry winters

Best time to visit April-May; Sept-Oct

Visas Not generally required

Health as for South Africa

Time GMT + 2

Unit of currency Loti (on par with Rand)

Electrical current 220 Volts AC 50 Hz

Driving On the left

Credit cards Limited acceptance

Public holidays 1 Jan, 11 Mar, 4 Apr, Easter Monday, 1 May, 1 June, 17 Jul, 4 Oct, 25/26 Dec

Dialling code 09266

Water generally safe to drink

Links to Useful Sites

www.ltb.org.ls