Planning a trip to Lesotho and wondering how to stay connected? In this guide I explain everything you need to know about buying a prepaid SIM card in Lesotho in 2026 and compare it with the best eSIMs for Lesotho.

I traveled to Lesotho, read all about it in my Lesotho travel blog, as part of my journey to visit every country in the world and quickly realized that getting connected here is not as straightforward as in many other destinations.

Most travelers enter Lesotho overland from South Africa and there is no reliable place to buy a SIM card on arrival. SIM card kiosks at border crossings are rare and often not functioning, and even if you find a small phone shop along the road there is no guarantee they have SIM cards for tourists available or that the system is working.

A step back in time, but a great one! Lesotho travel is still super authentic and life out there in world's highest country is extremely laid back. The scenery is absolutely amazing and the people very friendly and happy to see tourists. Visiting Lesotho was a big surprise.

Little did I know about Lesotho before my visit. I knew that it was mountainous, but I had no clue that the lowest point of the country is at 1,400 m (4,593 ft.). Which makes it by far the highest country on earth, followed by Rwanda with a lowest point of 950 m (3,116 ft).

Traveling to South Africa and flying to Johannesburg and wondering if you can buy a prepaid sim card at the airport? Don't let high roaming charges or slow overseas data roaming plans ruin your trip.

This is a complete guide with everything you need to know before buying a sim card at Johannesburg Airport in 2025.

Find out where to buy a sim card, up to date prices as per January 2025, my recommendation, a vlog about my arrival and experiences and info about eSIMs for South Africa.