3-Day Afri Skii Trip from Johannesburg through Lesotho Highlands

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Journey through the highlands of Lesotho
• 02 Discover rich cultural sites in the Free State
• 03 Learn to ski and explore nature trails
• 04 Visit the Subeng dinosaur footprints in Leribe
• 05 Experience Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village

Get the most out of a snow adventure at the famous Afri Skii slopes in Lesotho on this 3-day trip from Johannesburg. Travel through the mountainous highlands of Lesotho along the Maluti Route, experiencing dramatic altitude changes and striking topography along the way. From the first day to the last, this action-filled vacation combines snow activities with culture, history, and local cuisine.

We begin by visiting the Subeng dinosaur footprints in Leribe, where the historical events of prehistory are presented and explained by a site guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Durban

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey to Lesotho via the Free State

• This tour can begin from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, or Durban, with the first night spent in the highlands of Lesotho. It is a full-day journey to reach Lesotho during heavy traffic, and less during off-peak times. Depending on the point of departure, clients will enjoy a guided experience in the Free State, a region rich in culture and history.

2

Day 02

Afri Skii Activities and Nature Experiences

• This day is action-packed with recreational activities of your choice. There are also educational activities to choose from, such as learning how to use ski boards, as well as walks and nature experiences.

3

Day 03

Subeng Dinosaur Footprints and Thaba Bosiu

• This is the last day of the tour, and we depart from Lesotho to Bloemfontein. We begin by visiting the Subeng dinosaur footprints in Leribe, where the historical events of prehistory are presented and explained by a site guide.
• We then continue to the famous and historic Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village for lunch before returning to Bloemfontein.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Personalised guiding
• All meals
• Transport
• Accommodation
• Entrance to national parks

What's Not Included

1. Road snacks
2. Souvenirs
3. Adventure equipment
4. Adrenaline activities
5. Visa

What to bring

• Identification
• Adventure gear
• Personalised medication
• Skin protection
• Enough warm clothes
• Enough light clothes

Know before you go

Temperatures vary from terrain to terrain. The variation can range from extreme highs to extreme lows from one season to another. Passports are a necessity when crossing borders, and visa requirements depend on your country of origin.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour start

Lesotho

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.