Sub Saharan Africa

• Travel Summary
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• Local laws and customs
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Travel Summary

• There is no British High Commission in Lesotho, but there is an Honorary British Consul who can be contacted in consular emergencies only. All other enquiries should be directed to the British High Commission in Pretoria. See the contact details of this advice for their details.
  
  
• You are advised not to walk about Maseru or drive in rural areas at night. There have been incidents of muggings and vehicle hijacking, some involving firearms. There have also been incidents of armed robbery in Maseru and increase in gun-related crime. Sporadic demonstrations are possible.
  
  
• The World Health Organisation (WHO) pandemic threat alert phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website has further details. You should monitor local media reports for any further developments and advice. There is a dedicated swine flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on pandemic flu is available on the UK Department of Health website.
  
  
• Most visits to Lesotho are trouble-free. We are not aware of any British nationals who required consular assistance in Lesotho in 2008.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Medical insurance should cover possible medical evacuation by air. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the general (insurance) section and travel insurance of this advice for more details.