Afriski Mountain Resort

 Being the coldest country in Africa, it is safe to assume that there are some places in Lesotho which do not see summer all year around.  

Afriski is located in the Botha-Buthe, at the height of 3050meters above sea level. It is go the only Ski resort in Lesotho and it is cold all year around.

Afriski  Mountain Resort, Lesotho

 

Afriski offers clients and tourists  1.8km of snowy slopes between the elevation of 3050 meters and 3222 meters above sea level. 

It offers slopes for beginners  and the main slope, these slopes are open the winter months which are from May to late August sometimes even in early September due to the country's unpredictable weather conditions. 

The resort has about 5 downhill/enduro tracks and a variaty of single  tracks and a cross country track is sure to make one thirsty for more. 

          A man on one slope in Afriski.

Afriski attracts about 17 000 tourists every year and many believe that the numbers will only go up due to the nature of the resort. Many claim that the resort is the best place where one can train on how  to ski and also to prepare themselves for competitions. 

Afriski being located in one of the few places in the country which never experience the warmth of summer, it sometimes happens that in the peak of summer in the low lands then it snows in places like Afriski and   Oxbow; which means that tourists can sometimes enjoy winter in summer. 

Another fascinating thing about Afriski is the road leading heading to it. One travels through mountain ranges and snowy low lands.

                           Afriski 

Sehlabathebe National Park

 High in the mountains of Lesotho, in a district called Qacha's Nek is where one would find Sehlabathebe National Park. Sehlabathebe which means "Shiled of the Plateau" and this is a true testament to the greenlands, exotic flowers and the silence the place possesses.  

Sehlabathebe National Park is one of the nation's biggest tourist attractions. It's is a place where every adventurer would like to have on their bucket list. The national park offers visitors a the change to engage in activities such as hiking and abseiling.

                 Sehlabathebe National Park

 

The national park is the oldest  nature reserve in Lesotho as it dates back to 1969. It is located in one of the most remote areas in the country and is basically inaccessible subsequently, it is fairly quite, peaceful and stunningly beautiful.

Sehlabathebe National Park is known for its wild life, both animal and plant life; one of the most fascinating group of animal life is the bird life. The bird life consists of the rare bearded Vulture otherwise known as the Lammergeier. It has a river running through it called Tsoelikana river and waterfall. The river has excellent trout fish. On the other hand, taking a peek on the more immobile part of the park; the national park has rock paintings and ancient Basotho stone dwellings. 

                       Tsoelikana river 

The river provides water to the wild life in order to sustain the ecosystem for a longer period of time so that generations and generations to come can enjoy it.

MALETSUNYANE FALLS 🇱🇸🌊

 In the outskirts of Maseru in a town called Semonkong lies one of the highest waterfalls in Southern Africa.  Here lies Maletsunyane Falls with a height of 192m. 

             Maletsunyane Falls, Semonkong

The town of Semonkong is named after the waterfall. "Semonkong " which means place of smoke was named  after the fall because of the fog the water produces when it hits the bottom of the fog.

Natives as well as foreigners  all gather from far and wide to witness this amazing place of tourism. Every year, Maletsunyane Falls bares witness to a world record of the  highest braai festival in the world called the Maletsunyane Braai Fest. 

Maletsunyane Falls is one of Lesotho's biggest tourist attractions. It attracts sight seers  from far and wide, both local and International. Truly Maletsunyane Falls is a magical place to be.