Lesotho Self Driving Travel Information

In order to travel to Lesotho, a passport valid for a minimum of three months following departure, with at least 2 blank pages is required by all nationals.

Visitors travelling through South Africa need to comply with South African passport and Visa regulations

The Lesotho currency is Lesotho Loti (LSL)

Visitors cheques and most credit cards may be used in Lesotho.

Value added tax is 15% (10% on electricity, 15% on telecommunications and 15% on other goods and services)

• Summer – Light clothing items consisting of t-shirts and shorts, raincoats are also required for wet weather
• Spring/Autumn – Long sleeve jackets, jerseys and long trousers are necessary especially on chilly evenings.
• Winter (or Mountain travels) – Warm clothing including a parka would be essential.

Lesotho’s high altitude means that it is malaria free. A valid certificate is necessary for tourists traveling from countries where yellow fever and cholera are endemic.

Lesotho has good facilities at Maseru’s Queen ‘Mamohato memorial Hospital, but serious medical conditions may need treatment at a hospital in South Africa.