Mahlasela Pass | |
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Elevation | 3,222 m (10,571 ft) |
Location | Lesotho |
Coordinates | 28°48′56″S 28°43′10″E / 28.81556°S 28.71944°E |
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The Mahlasela pass is a tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of 3222 meters. [1] It is one of two passes that links the town of Butha-Buthe with the diamond mining town of Mokhotlong, the other pass being the Moteng pass. [2] Heavy snowfalls frequently closes the pass in winter. The only skiing resort in Lesotho, Afriski is situated here. It is considered to be the highest road pass in Southern Africa.