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LesothoLesotho: travel information
How do you get to Lesotho?Plane There are no direct flights to Lesotho from Europe, the connections are mainly via Johannesburg in South Africa. The country's international airport is located in Maseru. Train There are currently no more passenger trains from South Africa to the country. Car and bus Three major highways connect Lesotho and South Africa and there are several border crossings. There are also regular minibuses between Maseru and Johannesburg. Travel in the countryFlight connections Mission Aviation offers domestic flights in Lesotho. Bus In the lower regions there are minibuses Railways There are no passenger trains in Lesotho. Ferry connections The country has no navigable waterways. Rental cars An international driver's license is recommended for rental cars. National driver's licenses are only accepted if they are issued in English or a certified English translation is attached; in Lesotho they are generally valid for six months. Roads The country's road network covers around 6,000 km, of which around 2,000 km are paved. Except for the paved main road from north to south, the roads are often impassable during the rainy season. All-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Traffic rulesThere is left-hand traffic in Lesotho. In order to avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, one should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. The maximum speeds shown can of course be reduced or increased by traffic signs. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain detailed information from the ADAC or the AvD. Top speeds
It is mandatory to wear seat belts. Alcohol limits The official alcohol limit for drivers of motor vehicles in Lesotho is 0.0 per mil. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, Lesotho's international license plate is:
Formalities, visasTravelers from the Federal Republic of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and most other EU countries do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months in Lesotho. The passport must be valid for at least six months upon entry. Foreigners should also be able to provide evidence of sufficient funds for their stay and a return ticket with a firmly booked return flight date. Visa Department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho Kurfürstenstraße 84 10787 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 2 57 57 20 Email: [email protected] Lesotho: currency, shoppingCurrency The national currency of Lesotho is the Loti. Currency 1 Loti = 100 Lisente The plural of Loti is Maloti, the singular of Lisente is Sente. Lesotho forms a common currency area with South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland (the "Rand Monetary Area"), in which the South African rand functions as the reserve currency that is recognized in all the countries belonging to it. The loti has a fixed exchange rate of 1: 1 at the edge. Shopping, souvenirs Popular souvenirs from Lesotho are the typical Basotho hats, grass mats, colorfully patterned woolen blankets and tapestries, ceramics, carvings made of ebony, silver and goldsmiths and copper items. Import and export of foreign currency
Import and export of goodsThe following articles can be imported into Lesotho duty-free: 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g tobacco 1 l wine or other alcoholic beverages a bottle of perfume with a maximum of 300 ml. The import of weapons and drugs as well as pornographic material is prohibited! Lesotho: travel medicine, risksInfectious diseases
Vaccination recommendations Vaccinations against the following diseases are recommended when traveling to Lesotho:
Compulsory vaccination For all persons older than one year and arriving from a yellow fever infection area designated by the WHO, there is a compulsory vaccination against a yellow fever disease. Yellow fever vaccination for children In most countries where a yellow fever vaccination is compulsory, this also applies to children over one year of age, in some countries even from six months. It should be noted that vaccination against yellow fever had a number of side effects, such as encephalitis. Around two-thirds of those affected were children under six months. Therefore, under no circumstances should children under this age be vaccinated. But children under one year of age should also not be vaccinated if possible. If in doubt, yellow fever infection areas must then be avoided. Any vaccination against yellow fever may only be carried out in specially authorized yellow fever vaccination centers! Hazards/current warning noticesForeign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany Citizens Service Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000 www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de The Federal Foreign Office has issued the following current warning notices: "As one of the poorest countries in the world, Lesotho has few offers for tourists. Due to poverty and high unemployment, the country suffers from a high level of violent crime. Travelers should especially travel to the capital Maseru (near the Victoria Hotel in the city center) Be careful from Leribe to Katse Dam, as well as at viewpoints. Carjacking and carjacking have also increased in other rural areas. The new bypass to Maseru Airport has recently been the scene of car robberies. It should be at night Be avoided. Walks after dark, driving overland in the dark and parking the vehicle in unlit streets are very dangerous. [...] Lesotho is a mountainous country. Maseru, the capital of the "Kingdom of Heaven", is 1,500 m above sea level, the highest peaks in the country reach 3,500 m. Due to the geographical conditions, temperatures below freezing point in winter (June to October) are not uncommon. For this reason, and due to possible rapid weather changes, travelers should have appropriate clothing and equipment. Lesotho: Diplomatic missionsVisit Countryaah for a full list of Lesotho embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of Lesotho in GermanyThe building of the Embassy of Lesotho is located in a high-rise office building on the lively Kurfürstenstrasse - corner of Markgrafenstrasse. In addition to the Embassy of Lesotho (3rd floor), the embassies of Liberia, Mauritius and Colombia are also located in the building. Because of the limited number of parking spaces available, it is advisable to use public transport. The bus stop for bus line 100, for example, is in the immediate vicinity of the embassy. Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho Kurfürstenstraße 84 10787 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30-257 5720 Email: [email protected] Consulates
German representations in LesothoEmbassy The Federal Republic of Germany does not have an embassy in Lesotho, but is represented by an honorary consulate. The embassy in Pretoria/South Africa is responsible. Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in South Africa 180 Blackwood Street, Arcadia 0083 Pretoria Tel: 0027 - (0) 12 - 427 8900 Email: [email protected] www.pretoria.diplo.de The German Embassy in South Africa is still responsible for Swaziland. Honorary Consulate in Maseru 70c Maluti Road PO Box 75 Maseru West, Lesotho Tel: 00266 - (0) 22 - 332 292/983 Austrian representations in LesothoEmbassy The Federal Republic of Austria has no representation in Lesotho. The embassy in Pretoria/South Africa is responsible. Embassy in South Africa 1109, Duncan Street, Brooklyn Pretoria 0181 Tel: 0027 - (0) 12 - 452 9155 Email: [email protected] www.aussenministerium.at/pretoria The Austrian Embassy in South Africa is still responsible for:
Representations of Lesotho in AustriaHonorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Vienna Nikolaigasse 1/2 1010 Vienna Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 512 7647 Email: [email protected] Swiss representation in LesothoEmbassy Switzerland does not have a diplomatic representation in Lesotho; the embassy in Pretoria/South Africa is responsible Embassy in South Africa 225 Veale Street, Parc Nouveau, 0181 New Muckleneuk, Pretoria Tel: 0027 - (0) 12 - 452 0660/61/62 Email: [email protected] www.eda.admin.ch/pretoria The Austrian embassy in South Africa is still responsible for:
Representations of Lesotho in SwitzerlandEmbassy in Geneva Rue de Lausanne 45-47 1201 Geneva Tel: 0041 - (0) 22 - 906 1050 Email: [email protected] Consulate General in Zurich Bleicherweg 45 8002 Zurich Tel: 0041 - (0) 1 - 201 4445
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