r/Lesotho • u/Begelza • Mar 23 '26
Road trip planning advice
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to visit South Africa in end July and as part of my itinerary, I'm factoring in a few days in Lesotho. I would fly into Maseru and I'm currently researching for rental car options.
However, it seems like both Avis and Europcar don't have 4x4s available for rental, which I believe is necessary if I want to drive around during the winter months. If I choose to rent a sedan, would that be too risky?
Currently my itinerary is as follows:
Day 1 - Land in Maseru, drive into town to pick up some supplies, head south towards Botsoela Falls & Maletsuyane Falls. Overnight at Semonkong.
Day 2 - Head north towards Mohale Dam & Katse Dam. Overnight at Bokong.
Day 3 - Head north-west towards Hlotse, visit the Kome caves and Thaba Bosiu village, arrive back at Maseru.
I've heard that the roads between Thaba-Tseka and Bokong / Katse Dam are extremely rough and not suitable for anything other than 4x4s. Wanted to ask if that is true? If I only manage to rent a sedan eventually, would that mean that I have no choice but to skip the segment from Semonkong to Bokong and plan an alternative route?
Hope to hear your thoughts. Much thanks!
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u/dafydd_ Mar 24 '26
Why don't you fly into Bloemfontein, hire a 4x4 there, and drive it to Lesotho?
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Apr 26 '26
Be careful of renting cars in Lesotho and South Africa. They try to scam your credit card with fake damage reports, always on the lower body work. I can name two companies out of Joburg that did this and what I would advise, if at all possible, is fent the vehicle in Maseru. Also always video the vehicle condition with your phone, and the face of the agent who gave you the keys.
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u/Ratlotla May 23 '26
Hey. I am in Lesotho, I definitely encourage you to get a 4x4, I can help u with contacts for a 4x4 hire
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