Lesotho - the most important informations for travellers 2025

Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. The Basuto National Party ruled the country during its first two decades. King MOSHOESHOE was exiled in 1990, but returned to Lesotho in 1992 and was reinstated in 1995 and subsequently succeeded by his son, King LETSIE III, in 1996. Constitutional government was restored in 1993 after seven years of military rule. In 1998, violent protests and a military mutiny following a contentious election prompted a brief but bloody intervention by South African and Batswana military forces under the aegis of the Southern African Development Community. Subsequent constitutional reforms restored relative political stability. Peaceful parliamentary elections were held in 2002, but the National Assembly elections of February 2007 were hotly contested and aggrieved parties disputed how the electoral law was applied to award proportional seats in the Assembly. In May 2012, competitive elections involving 18 parties saw Prime Minister Motsoahae Thomas THABANE form a coalition government - the first in the country's history - that ousted the 14-year incumbent, Pakalitha MOSISILI, who peacefully transferred power the following month..

Lesotho is located in Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa.

When you travel to Lesotho remember that the climate is temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers.

Terrain is: mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains.

Be careful of natural hazards like: periodic droughts.

Religions in Lesotho are Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20%.

Ethnic Groups: Sotho 99.7%, Europeans, Asians, and other 0.3%,.

Languages used in Lesotho are: Sesotho (official) (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa.

Population of Lesotho is: 1,936,181 (July 2013 est.).

FAQ Lesotho - frequency asked questions

• • When is Good Friday in 2022

  Question asked by: Navya Pillai category: Public holidays
  
  

  • Good Friday will be April 15, 2022 (Friday)

  Answer given by: Layla Knight - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • What day of the week is Africa Day/ Heroes' Day in Lesotho in 2022

  Question asked by: ماهان علی پور category: Public holidays
  
  

  • Wednesday ( May 25, 2022)

  Answer given by: Daniel Kennedy - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • What day of the week is Independence Day in Lesotho in 2022

  Question asked by: הילה שושני category: Public holidays
  
  

  • Tuesday ( October 4, 2022)

  Answer given by: Kayleigh Butler - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • What diseases and threats occur in Lesotho?

  Question asked by: Giorgio Milani
  
  

  • While traveling to Lesotho you may have to deal with: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Yellow Fever.
  
  More info about vaccines»

  Answer given by: William Saunders - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • Should I be afraid of animals in Lesotho?

  Question asked by: 斉藤 芽依
  
  

  • Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened or protecting their territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies. All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around bats, monkeys, dogs, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.
  More info about health and threats»

  Answer given by: Jessica Smith - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • Should I be careful about what I eat and drink in Lesotho?

  Question asked by: 한 진우
  
  

  • Unclean food and water can cause diarrhea and other diseases. Reduce your risk by sticking to safe food and water habits. Talk with your doctor about taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs with you on your trip in case you get sick.
  
  Eat:
  Food that is cooked and served hot, hard-cooked eggs
  Fruits and vegetables you have washed in clean water or peeled yourself
  Pasteurized dairy products
  
  Do not eat:
  Food served at room temperature
  Food from street vendors
  Raw or soft-cooked (runny) eggs
  Raw or undercooked (rare) meat or fish
  Unwashed or unpeeled raw fruits and vegetables
  Unpasteurized dairy products
  
  Drink:
  Bottled water that is sealed
  Water that has been disinfected
  Ice made with bottled or disinfected water
  Carbonated drinks
  Hot coffee or tea
  Pasteurized milk
  
  Do not Drink:
  Tap or well water
  Ice made with tap or well water
  Drinks made with tap or well water
  Unpasteurized milk
  More info about health and threats»

  Answer given by: Joseph Jones - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • What is the national anthem of Lesotho?

  Question asked by: Sonia Reyna
  
  

  • Lesōthō Fatše La Bo-Ntat'a Rōna

  Answer given by: Sophie Taylor - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• • What is the capital city of Lesotho?

  Question asked by: Vibhushan Thapa
  
  

  • The capital city of Lesotho is Maseru.

  Answer given by: Charlie Williams - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.