LEKKER LESOTHO

I have no idea what to expect from the mountain nation of Lesotho. Although tiny compared to South Africa, I have been repeatedly told that the mountain scenery is second to none, and that the locals are extremely friendly. Always on the lookout for new mountains to explore, I know this is a must-visit country.

Into Lesotho

At a small and quiet border in the North, we are quickly stamped out of South Africa and into Lesotho with a minimum of fuss. The six-month Temporary Import Permit for the Jeep is also valid in Lesotho, so I don’t even talk Customs to cross this International Border. It doesn’t get any easier.

I see immediately that Lesotho is less developed than South Africa, and I feel a pang that I have not felt since leaving Angola. Life is once again out on the streets – people are cooking, washing dishes and partying, prices are cheaper, and everyone smiles and waves as I pass.

After a very cheap street meal of chicken and chips in the capital of Maseru, we venture into the heart of the country on a spectacular