Grade 10 Tourism - Fauna, Flora, National Parks, and Sustainable Tourism

Comprehensive flashcards covering South Africa's fauna and flora, luxury private wildlife parks, national parks (SANParks), botanical gardens (SANBI), transfrontier parks and conservation areas (TFCAs), and sustainable/responsible tourism principles.

Where is Shamwari Luxury Private Wildlife Park located, and how far is it from Port Elizabeth?

It is located in the Eastern Cape, less than four hours from Port Elizabeth.

Which reserve within Shamwari Luxury Private Wildlife Park looks after injured lions and lionesses?

The Born Free Big Cat Reserve.

What activities and guest facilities are available at Phinda Luxury Private Wildlife Park?

Six ecosafari guest houses each with its own swimming pool, game viewing drives, guided hiking, and canoe trips on the Mzinene River.

Which facility at Sabi-Sabi offers arts, crafts, and Junior Game Warden Programs for kids?

The Elefun Center.

What key transport feature does Madikwe Luxury Private Wildlife Park possess?

It has its own landing strip.

Which organization controls the botanical gardens in South Africa?

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).

Where is Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens located?

On the southeastern slopes of Table Mountain in the Western Cape.

Which botanical garden is situated in Roodepoort, Gauteng?

WALTER SIZULU.

What unique ancient feature is found at the Free State National Botanical Garden outside Bloemfontein?

A fossilised tree.

What is the area of Kruger National Game Reserve and in which provinces is it located?

It covers 2 million hectares and is located in Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

What is the height of the waterfall at Augrabies Falls National Park, and what does its Khoi name mean?

The waterfall is 56 m high, and its Khoi name means 'Place of the Great Noise'.

What rare birds are fed at the 'vulture restaurant' in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

The rare bearded vulture and turkey.

Which national park houses the world's largest breeding colony of white malagasy and second largest for the endangered African penguin?

Addo Elephant National Park.

What species are protected in Bontebok National Park?

Endangered fynbos, coastal rhinoveld, and bonteboks (population 3 000+), along with other game and birds.

Why was Mountain Zebra National Park originally established?

To save the Cape Mountain Zebra from extinction.

Name two endemic animal species found in Table Mountain National Park.

The ghost frog and the mountain maiden (a butterfly).

Which endangered aquatic species is protected in Garden Route National Park?

The endangered Knysna Seahorse.

How many plant species are in Namaqua National Park, and how many are endemic?

There are over 3,500 plant species, 1,000 of which are endemic (place-bound).

Which migratory and resident birds breed in West Coast National Park?

White malagasy, blacktooth, and flamingos.

What is a Trans Frontier Park (TFP)?

An area spanning international borders between bordering countries with a focus on conservation of wildlife.

Which three areas merged in 2003 to form the /Ai-/Ais/Richtersveld Trans Frontier Park?

Richtersveld, Ai-Ais, and Fish Rivercanyon.

What was Africa's first transboundary park, created in 2000?

Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park (merging Kalahari Gemsbok Park in South Africa and Gemsbok National Park in Botswana).

Which unusual animal species are protected in Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park?

Black moon haired lions, gathering birds (a weaver species building giant nests in trees), and the smallest falcon in Africa.

Which three countries link up to form the Great Limpopo Trans Frontier Park?

South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

Name three rare aquarium fish species found in Great Limpopo Trans Frontier Park.

Speckle silfish, notho silage fish, and lungfish.

Which national park is included in the Limpopo/Shashe Trans Frontier Conservation Area?

Mapungubwe National Park.

How old is the San rock art located in the Maloti-Drakensberg Trans Frontier Conservation Area?

4,000 years old.

What are the 3 Pillars of Sustainable Tourism?

Economic Impact (Profit), Social Impact (People), and Environmental Impact (Planet).

What are the three core principles of Environmental Management Systems mentioned for protecting nature?

Reduce, reuse, and recycle.

What does economic 'leakage' mean in sustainable tourism?

It occurs when owners of tourism companies take the profit out of the region or local area.

How is inflation described as a negative economic impact of tourism?

Prices of goods and services rise because of increased demand from tourists.

What five actions can tourism businesses take to reduce negative economic and social impacts on local communities?

Employ local people, shop from local suppliers, support local entrepreneurs, include local content in products, and promote local arts and crafts.

What is the definition of Responsible Tourism?

Limiting negative impacts on the environment by considering the effects of travel and choosing products and services that promote sustainable tourism.