Afriski Mountain Resort

We visited the Afriski resort last year and we had a terrible experience. The management team contacted us and gave us a complimentary stay in July of this year. This time around we had an amazing experience friendly staff and great facilities. The issues we experienced last time was no where to be seen. The rooms were exceptional and clean. This time around the restaurant was top tier we enjoyed every meal we had and would recommend them to the fullest if you ever desire to stay at the resort. We definitely plan on returning for another ski trip in the near future.

Wow this place is super far. Everyone is very friendly and they direct you every step of the way. I would suggest that you get there before 10am, if you're a day visitor. Activities are expensive with an instructor and they all happen at the same time. So it's better to catch different slots throughout the day with a day pass. It's a beautiful resort, extremely clean and vibey. The restaurant is beautiful and warm but the food takes forever. So be wary if you're in a hurry. Otherwise it's worth the wait.

Stunning Resort, the skiing and all other activities are amazing and an absolute must try. The rooms are comfortable with a lot of heating to ensure a comfortable stay, and there is a lovely restaurant, Sky, where you can enjoy a lovely meal in between all the fun activities. Resort staff is friendly and helpful. Fun activities for the little ones as well, which is great. Cellphone signal here is non existent and maybe more WiFi connectivity around the resort would make a big difference. This is the only reason I did not give 5 stars. Overall a pleasant experience and I would recommend that you give it a try.

It was a good experience having to play with snow and snowboarding. R100 entrance fee for the vehicle if you are a day visitor. R1200 for snowboarding or ski equipment for beginners. Be prepared to lose your money in case you don’t figure it out. There is an option for bum boarding for R250 I believe for those that are not up for learning a new skill. It’s harder than ice skating. If you’re not staying there be prepared for a long drive with a LOT of curves

If you are coming here as a day visitor from north provinces , here are tips : 1. Make sure you cross border at 6am , latest 7am. Maps says it takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get to afriski from calendonspoort border , but the road has crazy curves , potholes , trucks and crazy slopes (you will take around 2 -3 hours depending on your drivings skills and trucks on your way) 1.1 Do not pass the town after the border without filling up your petrol tank . There are no gas stations on your way to & from afriski . (Afriski has only limited supplies for emergencies) 2. Make sure your phone is roaming before entering Fouriesburg , roaming on MTN was great. You can also get a sim card in town (Lesotho) for data & access 3. There's no network at afriski and their WiFi network at the restaurant is poor. 4. Service standards are not the same as SA standards be patient and come early to avoid loosing your patience. The staff can be slow but they are helpful . Some clients don't make it any easier by being undecided. 5. Bumbording is a must do activity. It might look silly and short, but 1 hour is enough . It is sooo fun , your inner child will appreciate it . 6. For skiing lessons , ensure you get here before 10 am for a full experience. Although it is expensive, it is fun . 7. If possible have something to eat in your car , bcos the restaurants here take time due to a high number of people visiting the resort . 8. Always remember to bring clothes that can sustain the snow. You don't want to leave here wet . 9. Bring your own snow shades and a gear if you have. 10. Shoes that grips will go a long way & don't forget the gloves 11. There's no much to do in the area except what the resort offers. If you are staying over night, I recommend booking afriski accommodation, because other options are lil bit further, Especially the best overnight accommodations.

Stayed for 3 nights at Afriski for the Wine, Gin & Jazz Fest. I don’t recommend visiting Afriski during one of their advertised festivals because of the serious disorganization. Originally made our reservation over the phone and then learned that it hadn’t gone through so I had to reserve again via the website since the customer email address doesn’t respond to emails in a timely manner. Paid R400 for a ticket to the festival and got very little for that money. They had a Woolworths tent with small glasses of wine but they seemed totally unprepared for the amount of people that had purchased a ticket. At the Sky Restaurant bar we had 3 shots of various gins but the only way we found out about this was via word of mouth because it wasn’t in the designated festival area. Wasn’t necessary at all to buy a ticket. For our first night we got upgraded to one of the nice newly built condos because they double booked us in our original accommodation. It was great except that it was freezing cold inside with one small gas fireplace in the sitting room. There wasn’t dishwashing soap or soap for the washing machine so be sure to bring your own. Utensils, plates, and cooking ware were available. For our second and third nights we were at the backpackers. Make sure to pre-pay for bedding and towels because it’s literally just a mattress with a fitted sheet. There is no soap in the bathrooms and no rubbish bins anywhere so you need to dispose of rubbish outside. The hot water in the showers did not work until the morning that we checked out. The staff said they had to change the gas tanks and that it takes “a few days” for the hot water to return after the change. Food was great at the cafe and restaurant, just expect long waits on the weekends. The experience got much better once the big crowds from the festival went away. If it’s not necessary for you to sleep at Afriski, I recommend staying 15 minutes away at Oxbow Lodge. They are a lot more organized and customer-oriented. The skiing and snowboarding were a lot of fun and they make getting your gear and storing it overnight simple. Hope to return for more winter sports next year!

Had loads of fun. We were a bit late and they were accommodating which was nice. Id advise to go for the mornings as the snow is still quite flaky and hasn't started melting in the warmer seasons. They have a nice bar with well priced drinks and serve wors rolls, a great alternative to a full meal. Love it, plan to come back with the kids next time. Take note of things either not mentioned on their website or I just didn't see them: - Lesotho Tourism will at the border ask and charge either R100 per person or per vehicle (depending on how gullible you look probably) if you tell them you're going to a tourist destination like Afriski. -Afriski charges a R100 per person entrance fee over and above whatever ski package you may have ordered online. -There's a returnable R100 deposit for ski equipment.

Had a nice experience with my sister and friends over the weekend... we enjoyed bumboarding, I can definitely come back again mara the road yoh I wish there was a chopper to fly over those mountains 🫥🙃