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When driving through the country, please take care and watch for large crowds, especially children, crossing the roads. You also have to look out for rush hour traffic in the countryside, which consists of slow moving carts pulled by donkeys!DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAUTIOUSLY!
The odds are that, especially in rural areas, you will be mobbed by kids asking for (sometimes demanding) sweets. Don't give them any!There is a persistent urban legend (rural legend?) that all foreigners have money and sweets, and will distribute them to anyone who asks.Not only is it bad for them, but it encourages them to do it to the next tourist.
Avoid strolling around at Maseru by night.Do not hike through villages by night, the dogs are very dangerous. They may think you are a cattle thief.Do not come to close to the Initations Schools in the Maloti Mountains.
The weather on Lesotho's high plains changes faster than anyplace I've seen on earth, even faster than California's Sierra Nevada. It can be gloriously clear and sunny one moment, then clouds can race at running speed up the side of a cliff and within five minutes your fogged in for the next twelve hours. Be patient and prepared for anything.
Why they do it I don't know, but beware of youths next to the roadside, for they can all of a sudden throw some stones at you. Do not feed them by throwing sweets at them.Be on the lookout for stray animals when traveling on the roads.
When I was there, there was a lot of talk about rape from some of the female volunteers, and while such incidents did happen, they were infrequent and far between.What was of greater concern, at least to me, was occasional 'instabilities'. By that I mean that sometimes certain groups, be it the police or teachers, would stike, sometimes threatening to throw the country into periods of instability.Robbery was sometimes a problem for some, though I was there for two years and didn't have any problem. As far as such things are concerned, I am of the view that if you were looking for trouble, it tended to find you.
Be aware that during the winter season (June-July) it can be snowing here and very cold, especially at night, so be preparing with your planning and clothing.
While it probably was an isolated incident, we were thrown with stones at once occasion while driving along a dirt road. No damage to the car or anything, but nevertheless not a pleasant occasion.
Extreme weather changes can stop you even for few days- snow falls, sand storms etc. You have to be prepared, food, water, warm clothes...
You are not allowed to take photographs of Government buildings, the Palace, the airport and sensitive buildings. (unless you are not seen doing it… of course).
Lancer's Inn Maseru
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Lesotho Sun Hotel Maseru
1 Review and 24 Opinions Hands down the best hotel in Maseru. The others don't even come close. Renovations will be completed...
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