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Travel by RailTravel by Rail: No passenger service is available, though a freight train runs from Marseilles, South Africa, on the Bloemfontein/Natal main line.

Travel by RoadTravel by Road: Caledonsport, Ficksburg Bridge and Maseru Bridge (the latter two open 24 hours) are the main border crossings into Lesotho; others with poorer roads exist also. If you decide to rent a car in Maseru, know that roads are not often paved and the road system is underdeveloped, which renders it useless during the rains.

There is a regular minibus service between Maseru and Johannesburg.

What Side of the Road?What Side of the Road?: Driving is on the left side of the road.

Speed Limits: General roads - 50 kph; freeways - 80 kph

International Driving Permit: Your driver’s license is accepted, but an International Driver’s Permit is recommended.

What is an International Driving Permit? The 1949 (IDP) is a special licence for tourists, authorised by a UN treaty among nations of the world, for the purpose of allowing motorists to drive vehicles in international traffic without further tests or applications. It is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver's licence issued by a competent authority in their country of residence.

How do I obtain one? You can obtain an application by either contacting your local Automobile Association office to pick-up or have an application mailed to you. Links to the Automobile Association sites for the following countries are provided below.

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