Travel Vaccines and Advice for Lesotho

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Lesotho. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Lesotho: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies and tetanus.

Medical facilities are scarce in Lesotho and there are no ambulance services. Depending on the treatment needed, you may be sent to South Africa. Good facilities are located in Blomfontein.

Medicare does not cover procedures done in Lesotho. It is recommended to get comprehensive travel medical assurance.

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Visas for Lesotho are required and available on arrival. But, receiving your passport before travel is recommended. Passports must be valid for at least 90 days and have two blank pages. Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if you are travelling from a region where yellow fever is present.

Lesotho Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Lesotho and GOV.UK

Due to its high-altitude, Lesotho’s climate is cooler than regions of the same latitude. Lesotho has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.

Low-lands can reach 30 degrees in the summer and -7 in the winter.

85% of precipitation falls between October and April. Drought often occurs in the dry months between May and September.

Although there is no evidence to support that UK citizens are targeted, tourists are at a high-risk of being victims of robbery and even killings.

Be cautious when walking around Maseru and other urban areas during the day and night. Crimes are most common at tourists destinations, popular restaurants and among poorly-lit roads.

If you are travelling through the O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), secure your luggage as theft from baggage is common.

Due to its mountainous geography, Lesotho is considered a paradise to many hikers. Although there are not a lot of official hiking trails, there are many walking trails which allow hikers to more freedom to explore.

Hikes in Lesotho include rivers, gorges, caves and a variety of rock formations.

Some of the best hiking (and lodging) can be found in Lesotho’s National Parks such as Sehlabathebe National Park, Ts’ehlanyane National Park and the Bokong Nature Reserve.

If you plan on hiking in Lesotho, have map reading skills due to the number of unmarked trails.

Here are some essential items to consider for your trip to Lesotho:

• Get Loti (official currency) before coming to Lesotho. Cashing travellers cheques can be a lengthy process and there are a limited amount of ATMs. Once out of big cities, most establishments won’t accept credit cards.
• Hand sanitizer
• Scarves. To protect from the elements and for rural areas where women must wear scarves to cover their heads.
• Prescription and emergency medications as pharmacies are hard to come by.
• If you go during the rainy season (May-September), bring rain gear.

If you are in Lesotho and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.

While there is no consulate or embassy in Lesotho, it is served by the British embassy in South Africa:

British High Commission, Pretoria
255 Hill Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
Gauteng
0002
South Africa
Telephone: +27 12 421 7500
Emergency Phone: +27 12 421 7500
Fax: +27 86 535 5422
Contact Form: Click Here

If you have any questions about travelling to Lesotho or are wondering which jabs you may need for your trip, schedule an appointment with your local Passport Health travel medicine clinic. Ring us up at or book online now and protect yourself today.