U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level. The “Health” risk indicator was added.
Full advisory →Is Lesotho safe? 🇱🇸
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Lesotho scores 46/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Lesotho Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Lesotho destination assessed, Maseru scores highest (46/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Lesotho: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Lesotho destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Lesotho safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2008 | 38.2 / 100k | 10 | World Bank Open Data (2008) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 26.6% | 15 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 11.5% | 54 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 61/100 | 61 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 50/100 | 50 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 21.6 / 100k | 39 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Lesotho safety FAQ
Is Lesotho safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Lesotho Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Lesotho averages 46/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Lesotho?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Maseru currently scores highest at 46/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Lesotho safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.