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Ts'ehlanyane National Park - Quiz
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. Which tree species is also known as 'umbaba'?
A) Halleria lucida
B) Rhus dentata
C) Euclea crispa
D) Bowkeria verticillata
  • 2. What is the common name for Euclea crispa?
A) Common taaibos
B) Mountain gonna
C) Tree fuchsia
D) Blue guarri
  • 3. Which fern species is expected to occur in damp places near boulders?
A) Selaginella spp.
B) Pteris cretica
C) Cheilanthes quadripinnata
D) Polystichum spp.
  • 4. Where is Ts'ehlanyane National Park located in relation to the Maloti Mountains?
A) Western range
B) Southern range
C) Eastern range
D) Deep in the northern range
  • 5. How far is Ts'ehlanyane National Park from O. R. Tambo International Airport?
A) About 4 hours
B) 2 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 6 hours
  • 6. What is the name of the lodge located within Ts'ehlanyane National Park?
A) Ts'ehlanyane Lodge
B) Bokong Lodge
C) Holomo Lodge
D) Maliba Lodge
  • 7. What activity involves a 39 km trail linking Ts'ehlanyane National Park with another reserve?
A) Hiking and bridle paths
B) Swimming
C) Massage treatments
D) Photography
  • 8. Which species is used for rides to explore nature from a higher vantage point in the park?
A) Zebra
B) Basuto pony
C) Mountain goat
D) Eland
  • 9. How many species of small to medium-sized game are present for viewing in the park?
A) 50 species
B) About 24 species
C) 10 species
D) 30 species
  • 10. What is the name of the pass near which Ts'ehlanyane National Park is located?
A) Butha-Buthe Pass
B) Holomo Pass
C) Caledonspoort Pass
D) Clarens Pass
  • 11. Which tree species is known as 'lebetsa'?
A) Rhus dentata
B) Halleria lucida
C) Passerina montana
D) Bowkeria verticillata
  • 12. What type of fern is typical in exposed areas on rocky mountain slopes?
A) Cheilanthes quadripinnata
B) Poikylohydrous species like the resurrection fern
C) Polystichum spp.
D) Pteris cretica
  • 13. From which village does the access road to Ts'ehlanyane National Park pass through?
A) Khabo
B) Clarens
C) Butha-Buthe
D) Caledonspoort
  • 14. What is the name of the river alongside which the access road to the park runs?
A) Hlotse river
B) Caledonspoort river
C) Holomo river
D) Maloti river
  • 15. Which tree species is known as 'kolitsane'?
A) Passerina montana
B) Euclea crispa
C) Rhus pyroides
D) Halleria lucida
  • 16. What is the distance of the tarred access road to Ts'ehlanyane National Park from the main A1 route?
A) 5 km east
B) 8 km south
C) 10 km north
D) 12 km west
  • 17. Which tree species is referred to as 'nana-berry'?
A) Rhus dentata
B) Passerina montana
C) Euclea crispa
D) Bowkeria verticillata
  • 18. What is the name of the trail linking Ts'ehlanyane National Park with Bokong Nature Reserve?
A) 39 km spectacular trail
B) 50 km scenic route
C) 25 km nature path
D) 10 km adventure track
  • 19. What type of activities does Maliba Lodge Spa offer?
A) Bridle paths
B) Massage treatments
C) Swimming in streams
D) Photographic opportunities
  • 20. Where is Ts'ehlanyane National Park located?
A) Lesotho
B) South Africa
C) Zimbabwe
D) Botswana
  • 21. In which district of Lesotho can you find Ts'ehlanyane National Park?
A) Butha-Buthe District
B) Maseru District
C) Qacha's Nek District
D) Leribe District
  • 22. Ts'ehlanyane National Park is part of which larger conservation area?
A) Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area
B) Kruger National Park
C) Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park
D) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  • 23. What is the local common name for the berg bamboo?
A) Holomo
B) Ts'ehlanyane
C) Mamohale
D) Katse
  • 24. Which plant species is considered Lesotho's national plant?
A) Thamnocalamus tessellatus
B) Berg bamboo
C) Spiral aloe
D) Leucosidea
  • 25. What is the altitude range of Ts'ehlanyane National Park?
A) 3,000 to 5,000 metres
B) 500 to 1,000 metres
C) 1,940 to 3,112 metres (6,365 to 10,210 ft)
D) 2,000 to 4,000 metres
  • 26. Which of the following snakes can be found in Ts'ehlanyane National Park?
A) Cobra
B) Python
C) Berg adder
D) Viper
  • 27. What type of vegetation is unique to the park's woodland habitat?
A) Common grasses found in savannahs
B) Tropical rainforest trees
C) Cacti and succulents
D) Rare undergrowth plants unique to this woodland habitat
  • 28. What cultural significance does berg bamboo hold for the Basotho people?
A) It is used as a currency in trade.
B) It is considered sacred and not to be touched.
C) It has significant cultural importance.
D) It is used exclusively for medicinal purposes.
  • 29. What is the primary reason for Ts'ehlanyane National Park's establishment?
A) Access road to the 'Mamohale tunnel' for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
B) As a military training ground
C) To protect a rare species of bird
D) For recreational purposes by tourists
  • 30. What is the significance of the 'Mamohale tunnel' in relation to Ts'ehlanyane National Park?
A) It was part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
B) It marks the boundary of the park.
C) It is a popular tourist attraction within the park.
D) It serves as a habitat for endemic species.
  • 31. Which wild flower species is known for its pink flowers followed by orange-red fruit?
A) Buddleja loricata
B) Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana
C) Heteromorpha trifoliata
D) Rosa eglanteria
  • 32. Which indigenous tree species has leaves that are leathery and lanceolate?
A) Buddleja loricata
B) Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana
C) Buddleja salviifolia
D) Rosa eglanteria
  • 33. Which tree species is described as having bark that peels off in papery flakes?
A) Myrsine africana
B) Heteromorpha trifoliata
C) Rhamnus prinoides
D) Leucosidea sericea
  • 34. What is the common name for Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana?
A) monkhoane
B) kolitsane
C) firesticks star-apple
D) cheche
  • 35. Which tree species is known for its glossy-green leaves and small red–black berries?
A) Leucosidea sericea
B) Myrsine africana
C) Rhamnus prinoides
D) Buddleja salviifolia
  • 36. Which indigenous tree species is a habitat for 117 species of beetles according to an entomological study?
A) Myrsine africana
B) Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana
C) Rhamnus prinoides
D) Leucosidea sericea
  • 37. Which species is an evergreen shrub with very small, toothed leaves?
A) Myrsine africana
B) Buddleja salviifolia
C) Rhamnus prinoides
D) Rosa eglanteria
  • 38. Which species is known for its grey appearance and highly fragrant pink to red flowers?
A) Heteromorpha trifoliata
B) Leucosidea sericea
C) Rhamnus prinoides
D) Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana
  • 39. Which species has flowers that are fragrant and range from white to mauve in spring?
A) Heteromorpha trifoliata
B) Buddleja salviifolia
C) Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana
D) Rosa eglanteria
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