| ABOUT LESOTHO |
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| The Kingdom of Lesotho is a monarchy founded some two hundred years ago by Moshoeshoe I. It attained independence from Great Britain on 4th. October, 1966. Head of State is King Letsie III and following elections in 1993 is governed by a democratically elected Government |
| HOW TO GET TO LESOTHO |
| .The easiest way to get to Lesotho is to fly to Johannesburg, South Africa from where there are daily connecting flights to Maseru International Airport. There are also good road links between Johannesburg and Maseru and this journey takes approximately four hours. Car hire is available in Johannesburg and Maseru. |
| Currency |
| The currency is Maloti (US$ 1 = M. 11.00). The South African Rand may also be used in Lesotho and is on a par with the Maloti. Foreign Exchange is freely available in Lesotho. |
| LANGUAGE |
| Sesotho and English are the two official languages of Lesotho. |
| RIDING CONDITIONS |
| Altitude - The altitude varies from 1,500 masl (meters above sea level) in the lowlands to nearly 3,000 masl in the mountains.Route - The route comprises sand and rock tracks with hard surfaces and donkey passes through mountain passes which are generally very steep and rocky.. Several deep rivers may have to be crossed depending on weather conditions. |
| CLASSES |
| Bikes are divided into various classes;125, 200, 250,open and seniors (who follow the less difficult car route. Quad racers are also catered for and follow the car route. The conditions favour light two stroke machines and the event is normally won by a 250cc Class machine. Any types of tires may be used. Lights are optional but recommended. |
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