Best Things to do in the Kingdom in the Sky. Here are the best things to do and places to visit in Lesotho, the mountain kingdom. Lesotho holds the record as being the only country that lies entirely at m in elevation. It also boasts the highest peak in Southern Africa and the highest pub in Africa, both at m above sea level.
The Moshoeshoe I International Airport is the main international airport servicing flights to Lesotho. Distance from Johannesburg to the Lesotho border is approx. There are 13 border posts between South Africa and Lesotho. Which one you cross depends on which way you are coming from.
Not all of the border posts are open 24 hours a day, so time your arrival carefully. Check visa requirements before arrival. If crossing in a vehicle other than your own, you will require a Letter of Permission from the owner or rental company to take the vehicle across the border.
This is the case for any border crossing from South Africa. A small road tax fee of approx. Visiting neighbouring or as in this case, internal countries and returning to SA does not qualify as leaving South Africa for visa purposes. Sotho and English are the official languages in Lesotho.
World class trekking on the famed Basotho pony is popular with many tourists who visit Lesotho. Treks will take you across the pristine mountain ranges of both the high and lowlands where you will discover the Basotho people. Many still live traditionally in simple stone and thatch huts. You can take treks from two hours to a week. Mountainous, rugged, and incredibly scenic, Lesotho is a place of awe inspiring beauty. While you can pretty much hike or camp anywhere, take advantage of the various national parks and nature reserves β.
