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