Government Advisory
45
ElevatedLevel 2: Exercise increased caution
Lesotho
AfricaHigher risk than 48% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and transport reliability.
Traveler Practical Risk
40
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
📢Civil Unrest
Africa avg: 7270
🚌Transport
Africa avg: 6669
🎭Scams
Africa avg: 6660
⚠️Violent Incident
Africa avg: 5030
🌊Natural Disaster
Africa avg: 2424
🏥Health
Africa avg: 4318
🔓Petty Crime
Africa avg: 5717
Practical advice
- ✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 9/17/2024
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-09-17 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lesotho
- Is Lesotho safe to travel to?
- Lesotho has a practical risk score of 40/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and transport reliability.
- What are the main travel risks in Lesotho?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Lesotho are: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Lesotho?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Lesotho is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Lesotho?
- Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Cabo Verde
Botswana
Djibouti
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Uruguay
Dominica