UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Lesotho safe? 🇱🇸
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Lesotho scores 58/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Lesotho destination assessed, Maseru scores highest (58/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Lesotho: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Lesotho destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Lesotho safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 50 | Government of 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?
On our composite index Lesotho averages 58/100. 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 58/100 (Moderate).
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.