Afri-skiAfri-ski - the closest ski resort to Gauteng, Natal and the Free StateDescriptionThese 92m2 or 121m2, European-style Chalets will be well-insulated, with treated timber walls inside and outside with double glazed windows in imported aluminium grames with thermal breaks. Italian bitumen roof tiles cover insulation on timber ceilings with exposed, deep timber beams. The interior walls, floors and ceilings will be of a high quality, lacquered, tongue & groove timber slats. Practical bathrooms and kitchens will be fitted with the imported, stylish Italian top mixers for easy use and ultimate comfort.
The chalet layouts are flexible, with maximised open space communal areas and practical, but comfortable bedrooms. The chalets compliment the South African outdoor lifestyle with porches and balconies to enjoy the splendid views afforded. A central fireplace adds soothing warmth to the hearty timber rooms; a welcome retreat after a day of skiing, golf or just pure fun. 100 stands and units are available. These duplex units are located between the ski-slopes and the Gary Player signature golf course. Chalets are available in 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom at R879,000 or 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom at R1,150,000 options FacilitiesALL ABOUT SKIING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
We offer under Austrian management:
• 1km Ski slope (Weather depending) • Ski-lift (T-Bar drag lift) • Small rope lift, beginners area at the bottom of the slope • Snow making and grooming equipment • Snowboard Park • Pudi Club - Kiddies Day Care facility on the slope for 6 years and younger • Ski - Shop - Equipment Rental (See Ski Shop for more details) • Ski School • Slope Kiosk • Resort Bar • Resort Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner AttractionsAfri-Ski is a new ski resort, situated in northern Lesotho and promises to be the biggest and most modern ski resort yet in southern Africa. There are two ski lifts, one 914m long and the other of 1500m long, servicing two adjacent slopes.
Four months of snow skiing, from June to September, is predicted, with natural snow covering the entire area, but snow machines will also be on hand. HSP Alpine Service from Austria will maintain the slopes, equipment and ski school. Day visitors are welcome. A ski pass costs R150 per day during the week and R200 per day over weekends. If you’d like to buy a week pass, this will cost you R100 per day. If you do not have your own ski equipment, ski rental is available at R50 per day.
Where: Four-and-a-half hours’ drive south of Johannesburg in the Lesotho Highlands, Afri-Ski is situated 3 222m above sea level. A toll-road takes you directly to the resort via Bethlehem and through the Caledonspoort border post.
AFRI SKI AN AFRICAN SKI EXPERIENCE!
We are situated at 3222m above sea level in the Maluti Mountains. Enter Lesotho through the Caledonspoort Border Post at Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State.
• 4 1/2 Hours from Johannesburg (400km) • 6 Hours from Durban • 4 Hours from Bloemfontein
This is the closest resort to Gauteng, Free State, Kwazulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West and Northern Cape. The road is tarred all the way to the resort and in a great condition, except for the last 7km with some potholes and the last 500m to the resort which is gravel.
There is no need for a 4x4 to visit the resort and it can be done by a vehicle.
The ski season starts from the beginning of June 2009 and will end August / September 2009, the dates are weather depending, keep your eye on this spot for updates closer to the season.
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