Afriski Mountain Resort
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
Afriski Mountain Resort has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 13°C and a low around 4°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Maloti Mountains, with 172 m · 560 ft of vertical drop. The Afriski Mountain Resort ski season runs from June 12, 2026 to August 30, 2026.
Snow forecast
Today · SunClear Sky
13° / 4° °CNo snow
Through the day
Morning6°No snow
6°No snowMidday12°No snow
12°No snowAfternoon
11°No snow
11°No snow
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 3,050 m · 10,010 ft
- Summit · Mahlasela Pass
- 3,222 m · 10,570 ft
- Vertical drop
- 172 m · 560 ft
- Mountain range
- Maloti Mountains
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jun 12 – Aug 30
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking
Free parking
On-site parking is a free gravel car park; a separate day-visitor access fee applies to enter the resort, though its rate is not published on the official site.
Frequently asked
- When does Afriski Mountain Resort open for the season?
- Afriski Mountain Resort's ski season runs from June 12, 2026 to August 30, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Afriski Mountain Resort?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Afriski Mountain Resort open right now?
- Afriski Mountain Resort is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Afriski Mountain Resort?
- Yes — Afriski Mountain Resort has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Afriski Mountain Resort and how high is it?
- Afriski Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, in the Maloti Mountains. Its base sits at 3,050 m · 10,010 ft, rising to a summit of 3,222 m · 10,570 ft at Mahlasela Pass, giving a vertical drop of 172 m · 560 ft.