Ski resort Afriski Mountain Resort

Skiing Afriski Mountain Resort

The ski resort Afriski Mountain Resort is located in the Butha-Buthe District (Lesotho).

For skiing and snowboarding, there are 1.8 km of slopes available. 2 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 3,030 and 3,222 m.

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The only ski resort in the African Kingdom of Lesotho is located on the 3,222 metre high Mahlasela Pass in the Maluti Mountains: the Afriski Mountain Resort. One tow lift and one tow rope provide access to the slopes which are covered entirely with artificial snow. Although rather small in size, read moreThe only ski resort in the African Kingdom of Lesotho is located on the 3,222 metre high Mahlasela Pass in the Maluti Mountains: the Afriski Mountain Resort. One tow lift and one tow rope provide access to the slopes which are covered entirely with artificial snow. Although rather small in size, the ski resort is fully equipped. Skiing in Africa might sound almost impossible, but the Afriski Mountain Resort actually offers interesting runs, a snow park, a kids’ club, a separate kids’ snow park, a ski school, a ski depot and an equipment rental outlet. As the nearest tourist infrastructure is relatively far away, the Afriski Mountain Resort also offers skiers a selection of accommodation.

Elevation info

3030 m - 3222 m (Difference 192 m)

Ski slopes »

Total: 1.8 km

Easy	1.2 km	(67 %)
Intermediate	0.6 km	(33 %)
Difficult	0 km	(0 %)

Ski lifts »

Total: 2

Additional

Ski pass prices

Day ticket
Main season

Adults	Children
ZAR 580,-	ZAR 450,-
approx. € 30,-	approx. € 23,-

Accommodation at this ski resort »

Accommodation & hotels

0 of 1.8 km of slopes (0% open)

0 of 2 lifts

- cm top (3222 m)
- cm base (3030 m)

Operating times

Current season:	2025-06-07 - 2025-08-31
General season:	early June - late August
Opening times:	09:00 - 16:00
Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Afriski Mountain Resort and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays.