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FALLING ROCKS

by DAO

Most people usually ignore falling rock signs because they have never seen GIANT car sized rocks falling onto or rolling into moving vehicles. I have in America, but this place has some serious rock issues! Just look at the picture of the rock that fell into the road that is actually larger than my car. Physics dictates that you have to go slow around bends here, but be prepared to stop at EVERY bend. I had to on several occasions. Leave early and plan to take extra time to get there. Just to let you know, the previous king of Lesotho died in a road accident in 1996

Kids and roads

by littlebush

The kids are really cute but i was surprised to see them holding out their hands at any opportunity begging for moneyWhilst i fully understand they see tourists as money bags, i hadnt seen this process in any parts of south africathe roads can be poor and a 4WD is needed in some parts, read u first

TENTSITE CHOICE

by mtncorg

When you camp in the upper Drakensberg it is advisable to bring all of your equipment inside your tent at night, leaving nothing outside or even in under the tent vestibule. Such practice should be employed even if you are not camping in the immediate vicinity of local herdsmen. Nothing like having your boots stolen at the midpoint of a week-long Drakensberg Traverse! You should also not choose a campsite underneath or near to rock cliffs. South African Defense Forces (SADF) have been tasked with trying to stamp out (or at least gain a better control over) the smuggling of drugs and cattle over the mountains. The SADF men have ventured into the hills out of uniform, looking more like the simple adventurer that you are. As a result of the SADF’s efforts, some Basutos are in the habit of rolling rocks into tents - both the tents of SADF soldiers and simple adventurers, since the Basutos...

Lesotho. Children begging.

by JohanIsWeg

While one feels sorry for innocent-looking children begging at the side of the road, it is more kind not to stop. Hand-outs make these children dependant on charity and attracting them to the road-side poses a risk to their safety. With a growing sense of entitlement as a result of gifts, some children have begun to pelt cars with rocks when travellers don’t stop.

Lesotho. Road conditions.

by JohanIsWeg

Beware of animals on the roads. In the higher passes of the Maluti Mountains, ice can form on the road surface in winter, making it particularly slippery. In these conditions, animals straying onto the road can have fatal consequences!

DAGGA SMUGGLING AND CATTLE RUSTLING

by mtncorg

Dagga (aka marijuana) is a big cash crop throughout southern Africa - KZN, the Eastern Cape, Lesotho and Swaziland. The drug is exported to Europe and North America as well as used domestically inside of South Africa. Dagga was outlawed as early as 1928, but its cultivation and usage continues. Economic opportunity in the Kingdom of the Sky (as well as in rural KZN, Eastern Cape and Swaziland) is sorely lacking. Not everyone can be a diamond miner. Dagga is easy to grow and gives a high enough cash return to make up for the risks involved in bringing the crop to the market. If you see a donkey train in the distance while hiking along the Drakensberg Escarpment you can be sure that they are carrying dagga to town - if heading into South Africa - or going to pick up more product - if heading back into Lesotho. Environmental damage due to track erosion, garbage , etc is self-evident as you...

Dos & Don'ts

by Babzz

These are from a pamphlet I picked up at the accomodation I was staying at (summarised):>Do weat a seatbelt while driving (duh)>Do be friendly - a smile and wave, especially when travelling through the countryside, will win many friends (I can attest to this one being true!)>Do inform the Headman or Chief if you are going to camp in his area, he will be helpful (I think this applies more to if you're going on your own and really roughing it)>Do ask for permission as a matter of courtesy before photographing anyone>Do not give children sweets, this encourages begging (and I imagine dental care isn't up to par in the rural communities!)>Do not wander alone at night (and tread cautiously during the day-see note)>Do not take photographs of the following places: the palace, the parliament, prime minister's residence, police stations, airports, Central Bank building,...

Police checkpoints

by sunscreen202

You'll often come across police checkpoints along the road, even along side roads. The cops are always friendly and helpful, and seem to be more interested in local vehicles and travellers. Only once did they ask for my licence and check the registration. The stop sign is placed about 100m before the actual checkpoint, the idea being that you stop at the sign, and then wait for the cop to beckon your vehicle to approach.

Begging kids

by sunscreen202

Everywhere in Lesotho you will see kids begging next to the road. They're probably prompted by passers-by who ply them with sweets (and forget to give them dentist money as well). It's best not to give them anything, unless you're taking photographs or getting something from them in return.

AIDS!

by MikeAtSea

Lesotho has got one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world, with estimation that one in three black Basutos have the virus today. Hence use prevention; else you probably play Russian roulette with a fully loaded gun.

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