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Afriski ski resort, Lesotho (Europe) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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Afriski

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Resort Guide

Afriski is a mountain resort located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, offering year-round alpine activities at an altitude of 3,222 meters. The resort features a ski and snowboard area with a main slope and beginner zone, accommodation options ranging from lodges to chalets, and amenities such as restaurants, a rental shop, and adventure activities. Afriski stands out as one of the few ski destinations in Southern Africa, providing a unique high-altitude experience in a scenic mountain setting.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionEurope
CountryLesotho
Base Elevation2,917m
Summit Elevation3,222m
Vertical Drop305m
Skiable Acres9.9
Total Runs2
Total Lifts2
Longest Run1 km / 0.62 mi
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Afriski

Weather Forecast · 2,917m – 3,222m

Data reported at Sun, Aug 30, 9:33 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
0cm
Season Total
72.8cm
SnowSure™ Score
25
Fair
↓
Declining
Dry conditions with warm temperatures.

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Currently, Afriski has a snow depth of 6cm with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 7°C. The resort has not seen any new snowfall in the past week, but the 14-day forecast suggests a potential average of 16cm, with some models indicating up to 46cm. Overall, the season-to-date snow total of 73cm is 182% of the 5-year average for this time of year.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Aug 30, 9:33 PM UTC
Base
2,917m
Temp
6°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3,070m
Temp
4°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
14-Day Forecast
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Summit
3,222m
Temp
4°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 20% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3,222m) · Forecast from Sun, Aug 30, 9:33 PM UTC
ECMWF
1.7cm
GEM
4cm
ICON
0.4cm
Average
2cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (3,222m) · Updated Sun, Aug 30, 9:33 PM UTC
Today
30
11°
0°
Mon
31
9°
3°
Tue
1
11°
3°
Wed
2
12°
4°
Thu
3
11°
3°
Fri
4
6°
1°
0.5cm
Sat
5
8°
1°
Sun
6
5°
0°
0.2cm
Mon
7
2°
-4°
0.7cm
Tue
8
5°
-4°
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Aug 30, 9:33 PM UTC
72.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+182%
vs 5-Year Avg
40cm avg by now
+260%
vs 30-Year Avg
28cm avg by now
40cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 72.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~72.8 cm. That's 82% above the 5-year average (40 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 160% above the 30-year average (28 cm).

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Last synced Sun, Aug 30, 9:33 PM UTC

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Top Après Ski

Sky Restaurant & Bar – Known as the highest restaurant and bar in Africa, Sky Restaurant & Bar at Afriski offers a vibrant après-ski scene with panoramic mountain views, hearty food, and a lively atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for drinks and socializing after a day on the slopes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Afriski — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Afriski, Lesotho.

The current snow depth at Afriski is 6cm. The season total snowfall is 72.8cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 25/100.

Afriski has 2 runs. and 2 lifts. covering 9.9 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 2917m to 3222m. with a vertical drop of 305m.

The 14-day snow forecast for Afriski predicts approximately 1cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Afriski directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Afriski destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.