This map of Lesotho shows the capital, Maseru, and the main cities, with the railways, rivers and international airports.
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Safety (UK FCDO, GOV.UK, updated 10 December 2025; U.S. Department of State, read on 12 November 2026): the UK FCDO lists no area of Lesotho that it advises against travelling to, and reports gun crime between organized crime groups, opportunistic street and vehicle crime and poor road conditions. The U.S. Department of State rates Lesotho Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution (travel advisory dated June 16, 2026), because of crime and health. Sources: UK FCDO travel advice for Lesotho and U.S. Department of State, Lesotho country information.
Places, summits and parks inside these areas are still drawn on the map for geographic reference, but we do not mention or recommend them.
Neighboring country (land border): South Africa.
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Key: red star = capital; blue dot = destination covered by a Destination de Voyage guide; blue italic name = region or island with a guide; grey dot = other city; plane = international airport (IATA code); brown triangle = summit (elevation); green areas = national parks; thick orange line = expressway, light orange = main road; black-and-white line = main railway; grey dashes = regional boundaries; blue = rivers and lakes; shading = terrain; grid = latitude and longitude.
Sources: base map, cities, roads, railways, airports, administrative boundaries, rivers, lakes and hillshading: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain). Summits and elevations: Wikidata and Natural Earth. Places missing from Natural Earth: Wikipedia coordinates. Map produced by Destination de Voyage.
Regions and destinations on the map of Lesotho
| Region | Our guides | Other cities on the map |
|---|---|---|
| Berea | — | Teyateyaneng |
| Leribe | — | Leribe |
| Mafeteng | — | Mafeteng |
| Maseru | — | Maseru |
| Mohale’s Hoek | — | Mohale’s Hoek |
| Mokhotlong | — | Mokhotlong |
| Quthing | — | Quthing |
Straight-line distances between the main cities
Straight-line distances calculated from the coordinates of the places (haversine formula). Actual journeys by road, rail, boat or plane are longer.
| Route | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Maseru – Mafeteng | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Maseru – Leribe | 74 km (46 mi) |
| Maseru – Mohale’s Hoek | 94 km (58 mi) |
| Maseru – Quthing | 124 km (77 mi) |
| Maseru – Butha-Buthe | 98 km (61 mi) |
| Maseru – Mokhotlong | 155 km (96 mi) |
| Maseru – Teyateyaneng | 32 km (20 mi) |
Terrain, national parks and airports
Main summits (elevations from Wikidata / Natural Earth): Thabana Ntlenyana (3,482 m / 11,424 ft), Thaba Putsoa (3,096 m / 10,157 ft), Sefikeng (2,227 m / 7,306 ft), Maboloka (2,028 m / 6,654 ft), Makoaneng (1,932 m / 6,339 ft).
International airports shown: MSU (Moshoeshoe I).
Our guide
- All our travel advice: Lesotho
- Before you go, also check local time on our Lesotho time difference page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lesotho?
Maseru, marked by the red star on the map.
Which countries border Lesotho?
Countries sharing a land border: South Africa.
What is the highest summit shown on the map?
Thabana Ntlenyana, at 3,482 m (11,424 ft) (source: Natural Earth).
Which international airports are on the map?
MSU (Moshoeshoe I).