Lesotho is located in the middle of Southern and South Africa, although politically independent from the latter. Today the only way to reach Lesotho is therefore via South Africa and from there either by air into Maseru, or by car entering the country through any one of its borders with South Africa. 

Lesotho’s terrain is mainly high veld with plateaus and mountains. It is thought to be the highest country in the world, due to its average altitude being far higher than that of others around the world. Its lowest points are to be found at altitudes in excess of 1000 metres, whilst its highest points raise to in excess of 3, 000 metres. Most of Lesotho is in the Drakensberg and Maluti mountain ranges, and it covers an area of some 30, 335 Sq km.