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