Afriski

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 and South Africa.[3] It is one of only two ski resorts in southern Africa.[4][5] 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.[6] 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.

Afriski
The ski slope at 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]
Runs	6 [2]
Lift capacity	1500 people/hour [1]
Total length	1.7 km (1.1 mi) [1]
Terrain parks	yes [1][2]
Website	Afriski.net