Lesotho's Snowy Secret: A Winter Wonderland in Africa Lesotho, often described as a tiny, landlocked country nestled in southern Africa, holds a surprising secret.
It is home to Afriski Mountain Resort, the continent's only fully operational ski resort.
Between June and August, when temperatures drop to minus 8 degrees Celsius (18°F), Lesotho transforms into a snowy wonderland that's as unexpected as it is exhilarating.