Lesotho is surrounded by the RSA. That’s why it would be easier to get here with transferring in Johannesburg.

Russians need a visa to visit Lesotho. A visa can be obtained in the RSA. If you happen to be at the border without a visa (and taking into account that it’s hard to get this visa, it would be that way), offer to “buy” it. Haggle over the price around 50 euros. You will have your passport stamped at exit.

Route taxis go regularly from Johannesburg to Maseru. And this is the cheapest way to get to Lesotho’s capital. You may have to wait about an hour for a bus. The bus leaves when it is full.

The only place in Lesotho selling fuel is Maseru.

There are no stores in the mountains. Only small shops selling bread can be found. They are easily recognizable by white flag. And green flag means the selling of beer.

In the area of Berea plateau you can find a nice viewing platform. An amazing view opens up to the capital from it.

Try to rearrange your visit to get to Lesotho and the RSA. Thus you will save a bit and have a more convenient travel route.

This may come as a surprise but Lesotho border officers have not got any pens. Though, you will see many locals giving tourists a pen to use for a small fee.