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The Afri-Ski Village site is the only natural snowfall area in Southern Africa for the period of the last 40 years.
>>the dryness of the air and the low temperatures all contribute to a superb climate for natural snow and snowmaking.
>> this new development reportedly served as inspiration for J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
>> has identified as a World Heritage Site to form part of the Maluti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation and Development Project
>> which strives to protect its unique biodiversity, ecosystems and species.
>>This initiative is co-funded by the Global Environment Facility as well as Japan through the World Bank PHRD Programme.
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>> Access from South Africa is gained via the Caledonspoort Border Post at Fouriesburg. Once through the border post and into Lesotho, the scenic Moteng pass (60 km of excellent, newly tarred surface - Leave a Comment Theme: Skiing/SnowboardingAddress: near MOTENG PASS, N W LEsothoPhone: 082 442 6083Directions: see Map http://www.afriski.co.za/images/Map2Site.gif Via Clarens & Fouriesburg in Free State, to Buthe Buthe and 70kms in direction of Natal Royal Natl ParkWebsite: http://www.afriski.co.za
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The Roof of Africa Rally is held annually in the Kingdom of Lesotho. The event, which is based in the Capital city of Maseru, celebrates it’s 34th. Anniversary this year, and has become known throughout the world as one of the " " toughest Off Road Races " "
>>> next one is in November
>>> 1972 [ that's 30 years agao ]
Results:
Cars:1. Eddie Keizen and B Sugerman (Paddy Driver) - Landrover
ALTITUDE varies from 1,500 masl (meters above sea level) in the lowlands to nearly 3,000 masl in the mountains.
ROUTE is sand and rock tracks with hard surfaces and donkey passes through mountain passes which are generally very steep and rocky.. Several deep rivers may have to be crossed depending on weather conditions.
Bikes are divided into various classes;125, 200, 250,open and seniors (who follow the less difficult car route. Quad racers are also catered for and follow the car route. The conditions favour light two stroke machines and the event is normally won by a 250cc Class machine. Any types of tires may be used. Lights are optional but recommended. Leave a Comment
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Yes, there is the possibility few days a year to do some cross country ski here when the snow is falling and covering the land, unfortunately it wasn’t during the time I visited here. Leave a Comment Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding
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on October 11, 2002
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