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Chizarira National Park - Quiz
Contributed by: Elliott
  • 1. What is Chizarira National Park's rank in size among national parks in Zimbabwe?
A) Second-largest
B) Largest
C) Third-largest
D) Smallest
  • 2. From which language does the name 'Chizarira' originate, and what is its meaning?
A) English; 'Great Escarpment'
B) Batonga; 'The Great Barrier'
C) Zulu; 'Majestic Mountains'
D) Shona; 'Great Wilderness'
  • 3. What is the approximate area of Chizarira National Park in square kilometers?
A) 3000
B) 2000
C) 1000
D) 500
  • 4. Which ecoregion does the southern part of Chizarira National Park belong to?
A) Southern miombo woodlands
B) Zambezian and mopane woodlands
C) Eastern savanna woodlands
D) Central Zambezian grasslands
  • 5. What is the height of the escarpment that falls to the Zambezi River valley floor?
A) 300 meters (1000 feet)
B) 400 meters (1300 feet)
C) 600 meters (2000 feet)
D) 800 meters (2600 feet)
  • 6. Which river marks the southern boundary of Chizarira National Park?
A) Busi River
B) Zambezi River
C) Lwizikululu River
D) Mcheni River
  • 7. Which Big Five animal is missing from Chizarira National Park?
A) Lions
B) Leopards
C) Elephants
D) Rhinos
  • 8. What unique feature does the Tundazi mountain have according to local legend?
A) Residence of an immense serpent, the river god Nyaminyami
B) Home to a rare bird species
C) Site of ancient ruins
D) Source of a magical spring
  • 9. In what year was Chizarira declared a non-hunting reserve?
A) 1963
B) 1980
C) 1938
D) 1975
  • 10. What is the headquarters of Chizarira National Park called?
A) Manzituba
B) Tundazi
C) Busi River Lodge
D) Zambezi Escarpment Base
  • 11. Which bird species is considered rare and elusive in Chizarira National Park?
A) African pitta
B) Taita falcon
C) African broadbill
D) Livingstone's flycatcher
  • 12. What has been a significant challenge for Chizarira National Park in recent years?
A) Overcrowding by tourists
B) Increased risk from poachers
C) Drought conditions
D) Frequent wildfires
  • 13. What type of wildlife is known for thriving on near-vertical rocky outcrops in Chizarira?
A) Cape buffalo
B) Leopard
C) Klipspringer
D) African elephant
  • 14. What type of vegetation is supported by the floodplains along the Busi River?
A) Grasslands
B) Miombo woodlands
C) Winter thorn Faidherbia albida woodlands
D) Savanna
  • 15. What is one of the main attractions of Chizarira National Park?
A) Water sports
B) Luxury lodges
C) Historical sites
D) Enormous wilderness appeal
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