
Lesotho
Hidden within the South African borders,
Lesotho towers majestically above and is known as the
Mountain Kingdom or Kingdom in the Sky.
This destination can be combined as the peak of a holiday or in itself caters a host of tantalizing treats to choose from for those opting to dedicate a trip in entirety.

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HighlightsTable Mountain Kirstenbosch Garden V&A Waterfront Boulders Beach Cape Point Winelands Franschhoek/Stellenbosch Robben Island Bo-Kaap Chapmans Peak Cape Agulhas Panorama Route Kruger National Park Addo National Park Pilanesberg National Park Cango Caves Cradle of Humankind West Coast National Park Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park Garden Route Tsitsikamma National Park

General Travel Information

CAPITAL
Maseru

CURRENCIES ACCEPTED
ZAR cash and all major credit cards. ATMs are common in Lesotho, but international cards are rarely accepted outside the capital.

LOCAL TIME
GMT+2

GETTING THERE
To Maseru connect with international services flying in to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

POPULATION
2.215 Million

TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN
Safe for children to travel.

LANGUAGES
Sesotho & English

GENERAL SAFETY
Lesotho is generally considered a safe country to travel to. Lesotho also has its issues with crime, both petty and violent, illnesses and poverty.

LOCAL CURRENCY
Lesotho loti LSL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tropical diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever and Bilharzia are not present in Lesotho.
When to Visit
Maseru
January
Fair
July
Fair
February
Fair
August
Fair
March
Excellent
September
Excellent
April
Excellent
October
Excellent
May
Excellent
November
Excellent
June
Fair
December
Fair