Lesotho Travel Guide
Kingdom of Lesotho is a landlocked country in southern Africa. Its territory is completely surrounded by South Africa, so it is called "National China." The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
Lesotho has a subtropical grassland climate, with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. It is surrounded by mountains, winding rivers, and beautiful scenery. It is suitable for tourism from October to April of the following year. Due to its high terrain, Lesotho's temperatures are much lower than those in African countries of the same latitude. Therefore, Lesotho's alpine skiing has the most development potential. The ski resorts in the Budabti Mountains in the north have been opened, attracting tourists from all over the world. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, tourists visiting Lesotho should bring some appropriate clothing of thin thickness.
Visa China citizens should apply for a visa at the Lesotho Embassy in China with a valid passport. Lesotho usually issues one-time entry tourist visas valid for three months, and the Immigration Department issues temporary visas at the time of entry for a stay of no more than 14 or 30 days. Lesotho allows visa refunds.
Required materials 1. Original passport, copy of ID card, 4 recent 2-inch color photos on white background; 2. Original invitation letter stamped with official seal; 3. Chinese and English dispatch letter stamped with official seal, copy of company business license stamped with official seal, company promotional materials, company blank letterhead paper stamped with official seal, and two business cards; 4. Air ticket hotel order.
Visa fees Visa fees: US$4.50 for one visa, approximately 27 yuan; US$7 for multiple visas, approximately 42 yuan.
Disease and medical care Lesotho is one of the least developed countries in the world. It is a country with high incidence of AIDS and tuberculosis, and its medical conditions are relatively backward. In Maseru, the capital, the conditions of QUEEN II Hospital and Maseru Private Hospital are relatively good, and the China medical team assisting Malaysia works in QUEEN II Hospital.
Public security In recent years, Lesotho's public security situation has improved, but due to its backward economy, the unemployment rate remains high, and homicide, robbery and theft still occur from time to time. It is best for people traveling to Lesotho to travel together when going out, pay attention to the movements around them, do not carry large amounts of cash and valuables with you, keep passports and other important identification documents, and try to avoid going out alone and traveling at night.
Traffic Lesotho's driving speeds are too fast, and traffic accidents occur frequently. It is recommended to avoid high-speed driving when traveling and passengers must wear seat belts. Pedestrians should pay attention to traffic when crossing the road and strictly abide by traffic signal control.
Attractions
Morrega is a beautiful town in Lesotho and an important educational center located in the Caledon valley. The town was founded in 1833. It is the first town to receive education in Lesotho; there is a National Museum built in the town. Although the museum is small, it lists very interesting exhibitions covering Lesotho's history, ethnicity, paleontology and future; the museum deeply displays the archetypes of the rule of Moshoeshoe I, as well as some precious prehistoric relics and fossils.
What's more interesting about the town of Morrega is the oldest house in the country-a church built in 1850, and the oldest print in the country, which is almost a hundred years old. Tourists can also ride a unique mount-pony when traveling here. The scenery nearby is beautiful. There are also unique local ethnic festivals every year. Local people will wear traditional festival costumes and sing and dance. Tourists can fully experience the unique local culture.
Lesotho National Park Sehlabathebe National Park is Lesotho's oldest nature reserve center, with an average altitude of 2400 meters. The park is located in the Maloti Mountains in the Gacha Snak District, Lesotho. It belongs to the Maloti-Drakens Cross-Border Nature Reserve. It was established on May 8, 1969. It is a paradise for wildlife and is also an important cultural heritage.
Although this is a place that is not easy to reach, it has beautiful scenery, peaceful area, and many shy antelopes and rare birds. You have to drive four-wheel cross-country to get in and out of the area. When heavy rain comes, you have to wait until the river recedes before you can advance or retreat. If you come to Sehlabathebe, you have the opportunity to hike or trek on horseback. It's even better to follow a "tour guide" while you browse. These "tour guides" are usually locals who will only charge a small fee. Because thick fog can rise at any time in Sehlabathebe, with a guide, you won't get lost in the dense fog area. There are accommodation areas in Sehlabathebe National Park, but setting up a tent not only eliminates the trouble of booking a room, but also allows you to experience the beauty of the park more deeply.
Orange River The Orange River, also known as the Orange River, is an important river in southern Africa. It originates from Mount Maloti in the Drakenes Mountains on the Lesotho Plateau and flows westward through central South Africa and South Africa and Namibia. After the border between South Africa and Namibia, it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexandria Bay.
The main tributaries of the Orange River include the Kaleden River, Fall River, Sak River, etc. The upper reaches from the source of the river to Prisca and flow through areas with abundant rainfall. There are many tributaries, rich annual flow, and a lot of sediment; The section from Prisca to Ohrabis Waterfall is the middle reaches, with a maximum width of 6.4 kilometers, with an interriver island; near 20° east longitude, the river bed falls in a step-like manner, forming the famous Ohrabis Waterfall with a drop of 122 meters, making it the second largest waterfall in southern Africa. The river section below the waterfall passes through the desert area, and the water volume is reduced. There are sandbars blocking the estuary, and the water volume is very small during the dry season. Corn is grown between the Lesotho border and North Aliwar, and this area is also used as pasture for cattle and sheep; the dry shrub areas downstream are generally suitable only for grazing. But there are some irrigated sections along the river, the largest being between Apington and Ohrabis Falls, downstream of the Buhu Mountain Dam, where cotton, alfalfa, grapes and dates grow. The farms are scattered within the reach of the river's fresh water supply, and there are no large towns along the coast.
Maseru Maseru is the capital of Lesotho and the capital of Maseru District. It is also the national political, economic and transportation center. There are also African colleges and universities built in 1906 in the city. Maseru is located on the Mohokare River, adjacent to South Africa. It is the largest city in Lesotho, with an altitude of 1554 meters and a total suburban area of about 23 square kilometers. Maseru comes from Sesotho, meaning "land of red sandstone." Maseru is on the western plateau, just across the river from South Africa.
Maseru is the only city in Lesotho. Tourists use this as a starting point to visit other places and scenic spots in Lesotho. About 90 kilometers southeast of the city is the famous Leibihan Waterfall; 24 kilometers southeast of the city is the site of Botswana-Lesotho-Eswatini University. In Maseru, most of the traditional round thatched huts have been replaced by modern housing and office buildings with traditional colors, and some new buildings such as the Good Times Cafe, Vodacom business halls and offices, and a new building for the Ministry of Health were completed by the end of 2007. There are also some colonial-era buildings in the city center, the more famous ones being the Roman Catholic Cathedral and the Church of England's St. John's Church; other attractions include the Royal Palace, Parliament Building and State Government.