Tourism in Lesotho Tourism in Lesotho Tourism in Lesotho is a growing industry in the country. In 2013, travel and tourism contributed about 5.5% to the GDP of Lesotho, with this proportion expected to increase to 6.1% of GDP by 2024. The sector employed 25,000 people in 2013, 4.6% of total national employment. Residents of South Africa, which completely surrounds Lesotho, make up over 90% of the visitors to the country. Many trips are to visit friends and family. Various outdoor pursuits form the most popular leisure activities for tourists in the country. The mountainous terrain draws tourists for hiking, pony trekking and
Prince Seeiso of Lesotho Prince Seeiso of Lesotho Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho, Principal Chief of Matsieng (born April 16, 1966) is the younger brother of Lesotho's king, Letsie III, and son of the southern African country's late King Moshoeshoe II (1938–1996) and the late Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso (1941–2003). He is currently the President of the Senate of Lesotho and previously served as the Lesotho High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Prince Seeiso received Diplomat of the Year from Africa Award from the Diplomat Magazine. He is also a Chevening Scholar, and obtained a master's degree in International Studies from the University