Getting Around Lesotho

Rail & Bus

Lesotho has no passenger rail services. There is a good network of buses connecting most towns, but they are often very slow. Minibus taxis are quicker, running shorter routes.

In remote areas it is possible to catch a lift with a truck and is quite safe to do so, but you will be expected to contribute a fare.

Most locals walk wherever they go, while luckier individuals ride horses. People think nothing of walking miles to school, or from one village to another, carrying their belongings on their head or supplies on the back of a donkey.

Roads

There are 4,955km of highways in Lesotho, of which 887km are tarred. Roads are constantly being upgraded, but off the main roads the terrain is often difficult and only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles, such as the Sani Pass.

Some parts of the country, particularly the interior, have very few roads and are accessible by foot or pony only. Your home driving license, with translation if necessary, is acceptable.You can drive into Lesotho from South Africa.

Lesotho border posts and the opening hours:

• Caledonspoort (open 24 hours)
• Ficksburg Bridge (open 24 hours)
• Makhaleng (08:00 - 16:00)
• Maseru Bridge (06:00 - 22:00)
• Ngoangoana Gate (08:00 - 16:00)
• Qacha's Nek (08:00 - 22:00)
• Ramatseliso's Gate (08:00 - 18:00)
• Sani Pass (08:00 - 16:00)
• Sephapho's Gate (08:00 - 16:00)
• Van Rooyen's Gate (06:00 - 22:00)

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