Lesotho

20iest – 21st of June, 2019
25th – 27th of October, 2019

Our Route

Days

6572

Kilometers Per Bike

258

USD For 2 People

Liters Of Petrol Per Bike

Dates Visited
20iest – 21st of June, 2019

25th – 27th of October, 2019
Detailed Costs For 2 People And 2 Bikes
- 47 $ petrol
- 66 $ camping
- 3 $ entry fees
- 8 $ supermarket
- 80 $ restaurant
- 6 $ road tax when you enter the country
- 50 $ Souveniers (3 Besotho blankets)
Hights
Highest Point: 3281 m a.s.l

Lowest Point: 1489 m a.s.l
Currency
Lesotho Loti

South African Rand (same value as the Loti and you can pay with that everywhere, so no need to change)
Average Petrol Price
~ 12.5 Loti = 0.80 $
Sleeping Places
- 3x camping
Average Temperatures
Between -6 and 29 degrees
Road Conditions
The Chinese invested some money into the Lesotho road network and where there is tar it is mostly very good. Otherwise you are in for a dirt road treat and if you want, you can chase the track of the famous “Roof Of Africa” Enduro Rally ;)
Weather
We had very sunny days with day temperatues between 15 and 29 degrees. The nights are cold, even in summer as the whole country is high above sea level.
Apps / Websites

Here some apps and webpages we think are usefull for travelling overland to this country

App: iOverlander

Websites: Overlander Africa (Facebook Groupe)

Service / Work on the bikes

XTR: nothing

XTZ: nothing
Health Issues

Xenia: none

Martin: none
Problems / Breakdowns
XTZ: none

XTR: none

Lost: nothing

Other: nothing
Paperwork

Visa: We did not need a visa and you get as many days as you want (for up to 3 months)

Carnet de Passage: No CdP or TIP requiered

Insurance: No insurance requiered
Notable
The Basotho (people of Lesotho), are very friendly and a bit shy people. There is a big difference between the people that live in the high altitude and the lower country side (which is still above 1200 m.a.s.l) as the people up in the mountains still live a very traditional life. The Kingdom of Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation.
Important information
Here some very country specific information:

There is not always fuel at the petrol stations, so make sure you fill up wherever you can

Vodacome is a good phone company to get a prepaid SIM card for data and calls

No need to change money when coming in from South Africa, the South Afrian Rand is everywhere accepted and has the same value as the Loti

In search for a good, leight weight tent? Check out the one from LoneRider

It does not matter if you travel alone or in a group, a SENA communication system is always a great thing to have!

A drone is a great way of filming some of the great nature in Lesotho