Afriski
Ski resort in Lesotho
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Afriski is the only skiing resort in Lesotho, located 3050 m above sea-level (just below Mahlasela Pass, 3222 m) in the Maluti Mountains, operating in Southern Africa near the northern border of Lesotho with South Africa.[3]
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 The ski slope at Afriski | |
 Interactive map of Afriski | |
| Location | Lesotho |
| Coordinates | 28°49′22″S 28°43′41″E |
| Vertical | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Top elevation | 3,222 m (10,571 ft) [1] |
| Base elevation | 2,917 m (9,570 ft) [1] |
| Trails | 6 [2] |
| Total length | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) [1] |
| Lift capacity | 1500 people/hour [1] |
| Terrain parks | yes [1][2] |
| Website | Afriski.net |
Overview
Afriski is one of only two ski resorts in Sub-Saharan Africa.[4][5] The history of the resort dates back to the 1960s, when the Maluti Ski Club was founded in the area and operated ski lodges in the winter season.[6] The resort is a 4.5-hour drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria via the steep tarred Moteng pass and the Mahlasela pass; it sits along Highway A1.[7] The resort can accommodate about 320 people and offers a 1 km ski slope, beginners slope and operates during the winter months (June–August). Afriski also operates in the summer months and offer a variety of activities, from mountain biking, guided Enduro motorbike trips, paintball, hiking, trail running, and more.
See also
- Tiffindell Ski Resort - South Africa's only ski resort
