Lesotho
Entirely above a thousand metres — the only country on earth that is — with a ski resort, ponies as transport, and snow in an African winter.
Fast facts
Lesotho in eight slides
Wikipedia · 4 Sep 2026
When to go
Checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Lesotho: Mar–May · Sep–Oct
Where people go in Lesotho
Where to stay
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Fly to Lesotho
One airport to land at
Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the left
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
M
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
220V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
LSL · Lesotho loti
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Around 10%. Pony guides and trekking crews expect it.
Checked 22 Aug 2026
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