Take a look at the Afriski resort in Lesotho, where you can go skiing in summer

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The Afriski resort in Lesotho lets skiiers enjoy the slopes between May and September.
Afriski resort in Lesotho is tucked into South Africa's Drakensburg range.

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  • Lesotho is home to Africa's only ski resort, The Associated Press reported.
  • Holidaymakers are taking to the Afriski resort during winter in the southern hemisphere.
  • The resort started welcomed guests again last year after the pandemic cut visits, per The Guardian.
While vacation makers pass the sunscreen and look to get out of the heat this summer, holidaymakers in an African kingdom are clipping on their skis and sipping on mulled wine.
While vacation makers pass the sunscreen and look to get out of the heat this summer, holidaymakers in an African kingdom are clipping in their skis and sipping on mulled wine.

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Lesotho has become a major skiing hotspot in Africa. As it is 1,000 meters (3,280 ft) above sea level, it's regularly exposed to the elements.
The country of Lesotho has become a major skiing hotspot in Africa. As the only country on earth where every inch is 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level, it’s regularly exposed to the elements.

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Afriski in Lesotho's Maluti Mountains is Africa's only ski resort south of the equator, where it is currently winter.
The ski resort of Afriski in Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains is Africa’s only operating ski resort south of the equator, where it is currently winter.

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Most snow falls between May and September, with temperatures going as low as 21°F this week.
The bulk of the snowfall occurs between May and September, with temperatures going as low as 21.2°F this week.

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The resort is responsible for a significant amount of the 1 million tourists coming in each year, mainly from surrounding South Africa.
The resort is responsible for a significant amount of the 1 million tourists coming in each year, mainly from surrounding South Africa.

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"I've never seen snow in my life," South African tourist Kafi Mojapelo told The Associated Press. "So, this is a great experience."
“I’ve never seen snow in my life,” South African tourist Kafi Mojapelo told AP News. “So, this is a great experience.”

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Afriski is a huge driver of Lesotho's tourist economy, while most of its employees are from the local area, per The Guardian.
Afriski is a huge driver of Lesotho’s economy, employing an estimated TKTK people

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But the resort faced challenges during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with The Guardian reporting last year that locals were being offered incentives to visit Afriski in place of its usual influx of tourists.
But the resort faced challenges during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with The Guardian reporting last year that locals were being offered incentives to visit the resort in place of its usual influx of tourists.

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The resort hosts Kapoko Snow Park, Africa's only freestyle snow park, per The AP.
The resort hosts Kapoko Snow Park, the only freestyle snow park on the Continent, per AP.

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The park hosts a Winter Whip Slopestyle snowboard and ski competition, where competitors including 13-year-old Sekholo Ramonotsi competed.
The park hosts a Winter Whip Slopestyle snowboard and ski competition, where competitors including 13-year-old Sekholo Ramonotsi were pictured competing.

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And when skiers and snowboarders get thirsty for the famous après-ski, they can avail of the Sky restaurant and Gondola cafe, where happy hour starts at 10 a.m.
And when skiers get thirsty for the famous apre-ski, they can avail of the TKTK bar, in competition with nearby for the claim of Africa’s tallest bar.

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