Guide to Lesotho
Must See Lesotho
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Overview
South African Airways flies daily between Moshoeshoe international airport, 18km (11mi) south-east of Maseru, and Johannesburg.
There are no longer any direct buses between major South African cities and Maseru. You'll need to take a bus to Bloemfontein or Ladybrand and catch a minibus taxi from there. Minibus taxis run between Jo'burg and Maseru. Buses from Maseru for South African destinations leave from the bridge on the South African side of the border.
Hire cars are a popular option in South Africa and, if organised at the time of hire, can be freely driven in Lesotho. Entry via Sani Pass is only possible if you're in a 4WD, but if you're adventurous you can leave Lesotho by that route - though you might feel like you're in free-fall some of the way. There is a road tax for everyone leaving Lesotho, set at a whopping