A trip can never be completed without shopping. Shopping is like adding a bit more to make the trip more memorable. Lesotho provides a unique experience of shopping. Lesotho has jam-packed marketplaces occupied by street vendors and shopping malls. Lesotho is one of the tourist's favorite places because of its large variety of shopping products. All kinds of stuff are available in the market from a low to high price, branded product of all types that a traveler would never be disappointed.
So let's explore some of the Best Places to Go Shopping in Lesotho:
Bagatelle Mall:
Bagatelle mall is one of the best places to go shopping in Lesotho. The mall is populated with foreign nationals throughout the year. It has 160 shops that cover almost all the luxurious and famous branded stuff of the globe. Bagatelle Mall is not only renowned for its luxury shopping but also in everyday life shopping. A wide range of shopping products of all age groups is available in the mall. And the people's favorite place is the in-house brewed beer of the flying dodo pub.
Location: Right next to the M1 Highway, in central Moka.
Timing:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9:30 – 20:30
- Friday and Saturday: 9:30 – 22:00
- Sundays: 9:30 – 15:00
Le Caudan Waterfront:
Le Caudan Waterfront shopping complex is situated adjacent to the lake, which provides a beautiful view of the lake view. This mall is one of the oldest malls in Lesotho, Lecaudan. This shopping mall is crowded with the local people and tourists all over the year and is famous for the hand-made top quality goods. The mall offers such a beautiful sight and shopping stuff that one cannot resist shopping. This mall is the Best Places to Go Shopping in Lesotho for the shopaholic ones as it does not impose any tax on the product that makes it a heavenly place for the shopaholics. In the peak holiday seasons, special Bazar sale Events take place that offers heavy discounts and attractive offers on luxury products and local or hand-made things.
Le Labourdonnais and Le Suffren are the two luxurious hotels across the lake famous for high profile business meetings. Oversea Elite Businessmen, Bureaucrats, comes to these hotels for business meeting and events all over the year. Also, the hotel offers a free ride to the mall by boat for the people.
Location: Located at the Port Louis
Timing:
- From Monday to Saturday: 9:30 – 22:30
- On Sundays: 9:00 – 14:30
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Port Louis Central Market
Port Louis Central Market is divided into two parts; on one leg, many shops of the food products are available such as fresh vegetables, seafood, fruits, and meat. And on the other part, it is famous for the religious artifact, figures of Famous DODO birds, hand-crafted goods, T-shirts and Sculptures, and various exotic products. The wheat flour pancake, biryani, dhol puri, haleem, and Almond falouda (a milk-based drink) is a must-try food in the Port Louis Central Market.
Timing:
- From Monday to Saturday: 5.30 – 18.00
- On Sundays: 5.30 – 12.00
Le Craft Market
Le craft market has a unique collection of hand-crafted intricately designed wood products. The fine artworks on the pot, mug, baskets, and beautiful glass souvenirs are available in this market. The beautiful conch and seashells are also seen in the market. The whole market is a perfect example of the fine artworks of the artist and artisan—the foreign national visit these places to buy these products and appreciate the artists' talents.
Timing:
- Every Day: 9.00 – 17.00
- On Sundays: CLOSED
Flacq Market:
It is the biggest open-air market with many colorful and vibrant stalls of food, clothes, and other stuff to a significant tourist attraction. Flacq market is famous for a wide range of Chinese and Indian goods such as clothes, electronics, country food, and vegetables. This place is also renowned for the food lover as a variety of delicious street food; noodles, biryani, chili cakes, local snakes, dhal puris, biryani, and samosa stall can be seen serving to the tourist with the most beautiful cuisines.
Timing:
- Only Mondays: 8.00 – 17.00
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Phoenix Mall:
Phoenix mall is famous for its local and international brands. This mall is one of the most famous destinations for families. It also has many food outlets, a Game zone, fun activities or clothes, and fashion products. All kinds of stuff are available in the mall.
Timings:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9:00 – 20:30
- Friday and Saturday: 9:00 – 22:00
- Sundays: 9:00 – 19:00
FAQs:
Q. Do foreign nationals need a visa to visit Lesotho?
Yes, a visa is necessary to get entry into Lesotho.
Q. What is the validity of the Lesotho tourist visa?
Lesotho tourist visa is of two types 44 days and 90 days; based on your trip, one can apply it.
Q. What are the Best Places to Go Shopping in Lesotho?
- Phoenix Mall
- Flacq Market:
- Le Craft Market
- Port Louis Central Market
- Le Caudan Waterfront
Q. What is the official language of Lesotho?
English and Sesotho
