Lesotho visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Zambians intending to visit Lesotho can stay for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
  • Zambians intending to visit Lesotho must have a return/onward ticket.
  • Zambians intending to visit Lesotho are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Zambians intending to visit Lesotho are required to provide proof of hotel accommodation, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • You should secure your luggage with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved locks, use an airport plastic wrapping service, and avoid placing any items of value in checked luggage.  Make an inventory of items in checked baggage to aid in claims processing, if theft does occur.
  • Visitors to the interior of Lesotho should bring clothing and equipment suitable for extreme cold weather during the winter months of June through August.  Weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly in the mountains, and snow may close mountain passes.  Temperatures can drop below freezing even in the lowlands.
  • Lesotho has one of the highest rates of lightning strikes per square mile in the world, and lightning-related deaths are not uncommon.  If you find yourself in a storm, find shelter in a building or car.
  • Although bus and public taxi services exist, chronic overloading combined with inadequate vehicle maintenance and lack of driver training makes them unsafe.  Some private taxi services are available in the capital, but roving mini-bus taxis should be avoided.  There is no passenger train service in Lesotho.
  • There is no time difference between Zambia and Lesotho.
  • In Lesotho the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Lesotho has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Maseru and its surrounding lowlands often reach 30 °C (86 °F) in the summer. Winters can be cold with the lowlands getting down to −7 °C (19.4 °F) and the highlands to −20 °C (−4.0 °F) at times.
  • Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho, and is practiced by approximately 90% of the country's population. The remaining 10% of the population includes adherents from other religions like Islam, Hinduism, and traditional African religions.
  • LSL922 ($61) is the average daily price for traveling in Lesotho.
  • The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small landlocked country within South Africa, known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
  • The Loti (plural: maLoti) is the currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It is subdivided into 100 Lisente (sg. Sente). It is pegged to the South African rand on a 1:1 basis through the Common Monetary Area, and both are accepted as legal tender within Lesotho.
  • Lesotho is well known for its breathtaking scenery which includes snow-capped mountain ranges during the winter. The Sehlabathebe National Park, in the Maloti Mountains, is at the heart of the country and boasts rich plant, animal and birdlife.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Lesotho?

Lesotho is generally considered a safe country to travel to. However, even though it has served as a safe haven for years, the country also has its issues with crime, both petty and violent, illnesses and poverty.

What is the population of Lesotho?

Lesotho has a population of about two million, and a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of $1,318.

What is an interesting fact about Lesotho?

Lesotho is a democratic, sovereign and independent country with the unique characteristic of being totally surrounded by its neighbor, the Republic of South Africa. The country formerly known as Basutoland was renamed to the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966.

What type of economy does Lesotho have?

The economy of Lesotho is based on agriculture, livestock, manufacturing, mining, and depends heavily on inflows of workers' remittances and receipts from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).

What is the main religion in Lesotho?

Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho. The Catholic Church estimates that approximately 90 percent of the population is Christian of whom 65 percent is Roman Catholic and 25 percent is Lesotho Evangelical, Anglican, and other Christian denominations.

Where is Lesotho situated?

Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa, located at around 29°30' south latitude and 28°30' east longitude. It is the 141st largest country in the world, with a total land area of 30,355 square kilometers.