The duty-free allowances are: 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 g cigarette or pipe tobacco, two litres of wine, one litre of spirits or other alcoholic beverages, souvenirs and other goods with a value of 500.00 LSL or less.  Customs charges are payable before leaving the customs hall.

Consult a doctor as to which vaccinations you will require, but they will most likely include Hep A, Hep B, Rabies, Typhoid. Tropical diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever and Bilharzia are not present in Lesotho. It is a very good idea to carry some sterile needles and dressing in your first aid kit - the hospitals throughout Lesotho are not of a very high standard. If you do have any serious health problems whilst in Lesotho, get in contact with your country's embassy either in Maseru, or in most cases, in Pretoria in South Africa, as there are very good hospitals across the border. Lesotho is at a very high altitude, and the air is very thin especially in the Highlands, be warned that you may suffer from altitude sickness when you first arrive. Drink a lot of water and keep covered up, as it gets very hot in the sun in the summer. The water in Lesotho is not clean and should not be drunk untreated. Be warned about street vendors who sell fizzy drinks as these are usually in unclean reused glass bottles. Lesotho's air is very dry and most people will suffer from dry skin.

Driving licenses issued in most countries are valid in Lesotho for a period of up to 6 months, provided that they are printed in English or are accompanied by a certified translation. International driving permits are also recognised.

Lesotho’s standard unit of currency is the Maloti. The international symbol for the currency is LSL. It is equivalent to the South African Rand and divided into 100 lisente. Both currencies are acceptable throughout Lesotho.

Taxi's and busses, bear in mind the long traveling times due to an inadequate road system and cramped transportation.

Left hand drive. Visitors must be in possession of a valid international driver's license. When taking a rented car, be sure to get permission from the rental company to take the car into Lesotho. You will need to show written permission from the rental company at border control. Vehicles also available within Lesotho for hire.

Lesotho has well marked seasons. Summer extends from November to January and is usually hot. Autumn days are warm and ideal for outdoor pursuits such as hiking. Winter, from May to July, can be extremely cold with snowfalls on the Maluti mountains.  Eighty-five percent of Lesotho’s rainfall – between 700 mm and 800mm in most parts of the country – usually occurs between October and April.

/

/

SOUTH AFRICA: Maseru Bridge - open 24 hours  /  Maputsoe Gate - open 24 hours  /  Sani Pass - open 8 AM to 4 PM

01 January - New Year's Day  /  11 March - Moshoeshoe's Day  /  April - Easter Monday  /  01 May - Worker's Day  /  17 May - Ascension Day  /  25 May - Africa Day  /  17 July - King's Birthday  /  04 October - Independence Day  /  25 December - Christmas Day  /  26 December - Boxing Day

As in most countries of the world, travelers are advised to take the necessary safety precautions.  It is not advisable to walk alone in deserted streets, especially after dark, and only taxis booked through a reputable taxi company should be used.  Visitors should try to avoid attracting unnecessary attention by not carrying bulky camera bags or wearing expensive jewellery.  All valuables should be locked in the hotel's safety deposit box.  Ideally, traveler's cheques or credit cards should be used, to avoid carrying around large amounts of cash.  By exercising reasonable care, visitors can ensure an enjoyable stay in the country. Lesotho has a history as a very safe, peaceful and welcoming country.