Ski Africa

Overview: Skiing in Africa

There are currently 10 indoor and outdoor ski resorts set in the nations of Kingdom of Morocco, Republic of Egypt, Republic of Algeria, Kingdom of Lesotho, Republic of Namibia, and the Republic of SouthAfrica. There are 4 unconfirmed ski resorts. Thefollowingfactsprovide an overview of the ski regions of Africa:

ElevationoftheSkiResorts

70m-3268m

ElevationDifference max.658minoneski resort

Slopes

21km(max.10kminone skiresort)

SkiLifts

23(max.7inoneskiresort)

SkiPasses

€14.40to€30.74

Oukaimeden

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ oukaimeden

The ski resort Oukaïmeden is located in the Marrakesh-TensiftEl Haouz Region (Morocco). For skiingandsnowboarding,thereare 10 km of slopes available. 7 lifts transport the guests. The winter sportsareaissituatedbetweenthe elevationsof2,610and3,268m.

Chréa

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ chrea/ TheskiresortChréaislocatedin the Province of Blida (Algeria) Forskiingandsnowboarding,there are 0.5 km of slopes available. 3 liftstransporttheguests.Thewinter sportsareaissituatedbetweenthe elevationsof1,460and1,550m.

Afriski Mountain Resort

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ afriski-mountain-resort

The ski resort Afriski Mountain Resort is located in the ButhaButhe District (Lesotho). For skiingandsnowboarding,thereare 1.8 km of slopes available. 2 lifts transport the guests. The winter sportsareaissituatedbetweenthe elevationsof3,030and3,222m.

AfriSki, the only skiing resort in theKingdomofLesotho,islocated 3222 m above sea-level in the

Maluti Mountains. It offers a main Ski slope, a beginners slope and operatesduringthewintermonths.

Tiffindell

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ tiffindell

TheskiresortTiffindellislocated in the Province of Eastern Cape (South Africa). For skiing and snowboarding, there are 2.4 km of slopes available. 5 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of2,700and2,930m.

Tiffindell is the highest resort in South Africa. It is nestling snugly on the slope of Ben McDhui (3001m), the highest pass in South Africa and the highest peak in the Cape. Within 15 acres of terrain, there are pistes suitable for all abilities. In an average season,Tiffindell is openfor skiing and snowboarding in June, July and August. It has slope-side accommodation available for 150 guestsandmanymoredayvisitors inthesurroundingvalleys.Thereis arestaurant,coffeelounge,2bars, ski clothing shop and ski school. Non aspiring skiers join in toenjoy a unique experience, making snowmen, throwing snow balls or tobogganing, making it the perfect familyholidayforyoungandold.

Matroosberg

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ matroosberg/

The ski resort Matroosberg is locatedintheProvinceofWestern Cape (South Africa). For skiing and snowboarding, there are 2 km ofslopesavailable.2liftstransport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of1,794and2,132m.

Michlifen

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ michlifen

The ski resort Michlifen is located in the Meknès-Tafilalet Region(Morocco).Forskiingand snowboarding, there are 1 km of slopes available. 1 lift transports the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of1,880and2,060m.

Ski Egypt

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ ski-egypt/

The indoor ski resort Ski Egypt islocatedinthe MallofEgypt,6th October City, Cairo (Egypt). For skiing and snowboarding, there are0.6kmofslopesavailable.1lift transports the guests. The winter sportsareaissituatedbetweenthe elevationsof150and180m.

With over 7,000 tons of snow, Ski Egypt is launching the first ski resort in Africa with the world’s largest indoor snow park, offering everything from skiing, slope snowboarding, sledging and a Polar Express Train to a jolly kids area and a professional Ski School, all in a one stop, breathtaking experience for family andfriends.

Jbel Hebri

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ jbel-hebri

The ski resort Jbel Hebri is located in the Meknès-Tafilalet Region(Morocco).Forskiingand snowboarding, there are 1 km of slopes available. 1 lift transports the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of1,950and2,090m.

Azrou

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ azrou

TheskiresortAzrou islocatedin the Ifrane Province of the FèsMeknès region (Morocco). For skiing and snowboarding, there are 1 km of slopes available. 1 lift transports the guests. The winter sportsareaissituatedbetweenthe elevationsof1,800and2,000m.

Ski Namibia

www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ ski-namibia

Options for Dune Skiing in the Namib Desert, Namibia (high dunes, breathtaking landscapes, long dune belt) are manifold. Not only the fast ski runs on the dunes bring the kick, but also the landscape and nature aspect are simply one-of-a-kind amidst the world’s oldest desert. For information and arrangements: www.ski-namibia.com, henrik@ ski-namibia.com, P.O. Box 8140, Swakopmund,Namibia.

Unconfirmed Ski Resorts

Cape Town, SouthAfrica (In development, possibly) www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ snowfun-cape-town-planned Kingdom of Morocco (mountain climbing resorts that may include skiing opportunities) www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ djebel-bou-iblane www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ hoher-atlas www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ rif-gebirge www.skiresort.info/ski-resorts/ africa