Ski enthusiasts flock to sub-Saharan Africa and a snowy mountain resort in Lesotho
ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The majestic snow-covered landscape is ideal for skiing, and both seasoned and new visitors enjoy the slopes that are spread over 17 hectares (42 acres) surrounding the resort — about the size of 24 standard soccer pitches. The resort opened 25 years ago, a short bus or car ride from the nearest major town of Butha-Buthe, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) away.
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- ▪The resort opened 25 years ago, a short bus or car ride from the nearest major town of Butha-Buthe, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) away.
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| Publication time | Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:24:07 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSki enthusiasts flock to sub-Saharan Africa and a snowy mountain resort in LesothoLesotho attracts thousands each winter to its unique ski resort, the only such tourist attraction in sub-Saharan AfricaByMOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated PressJuly 21, 2026, 12:36 AM1:50A group of skiers gather on the slopes at Afriski Mountain Resort in Maluti, Lesotho, Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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