A waterway is any navigable body of water and most rivers or water masses in Lesotho cannot therefore be classified as waterways. The waterway must allow for movement of goods and services that can ferry large vessels including ferries or large cargo and passengers’ boats. Rivers in Lesotho have less flowing water mass, since the country has created major water reservoirs in Katse and Mohale Dam. Dredged channels in the sea are not usually described as waterways. There is an exception to this initial distinction, essentially for legal purposes, see under international waters.

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport owns and operates some ferryboats at river crossings. Private operators, working longer hours, complement these services.

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