Facilities for tourists are limited. Overseas inquiries should be made to the nearest Lesotho embassy or consulate.
Many medicines are unavailable.
Doctors and hospitals often require immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provisions for medical evacuation to be useful. Since the resolution of its political unrest in 1994, Lesotho has remained relatively calm except for occasional protests by local labor unions. The security situation can change rather rapidly and travelers are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy in Maseru for the latest security guidance.