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Ts'ehlanyane National Park

January 01, 1970

Ts'ehlanyane National Park is a National Park in Lesotho. It is located in the Maloti Mountains in Leribe District, and is part of the larger Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area. This Lesotho northern park protects a high-altitude, 2,600-metre (8,500 ft) patch of rugged wilderness, including one of Lesotho’s only stands of indigenous forest with a number of rare undergrowth plants that are unique to this woodland habitat.

Tšehlanyane National Park
Coordinates29°00′S 28°25′E / 29.000°S 28.417°E / -29.000; 28.417
Governing bodyLesotho Northern Parks
Websitehttps://environment.gov.ls/protected-places/tsehlanyane-national-park/
Ts'ehlanyane National Park (Lesotho)
Ts'ehlanyane National Park

The name "Ts'ehlanyane" is the local common name for the berg bamboo (Thamnocalamus tessellatus), from which the river and park take their name. It is fitting that the park should bear the name of this Drakensberg endemic plant, as it may be the most important refuge for this plant in the entire Maloti-Drakensberg mountain range.

History edit

This proclaimed protected pristine area lies at the junction of the Ts'ehlanyane and the Holomo rivers. It owes its origin to the access road to the "Mamohale tunnel" (May 1991), which was the first adit drive for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. This adit covers 22 km (14 mi) from the source at Katse Dam to the As River outfall near Clarens, Free State.

Terrain edit

This Lesotho northern park protects a high-altitude, 2,600-metre (8,500 ft) patch of rugged wilderness, including one of Lesotho's few stands of indigenous forest with a number of rare undergrowth plants that are unique to this woodland habitat. Here indigenous "ouhout" (Leucosidea) trees of significant size are preserved.

The park has an altitude ranging from 1,940 to 3,112 metres (6,365 to 10,210 ft) and is considered mostly sub-alpine. The diversity of habitat types is exceptionally wide and derived from the large altitudinal range that the park has.

Biota edit

  • Avifauna: Species of interest include the
    There are also the alpine endemics, such as the
  • Fauna: Indigenous mammals include
    Snakes include the berg adder.
  • Flora: On the banks of the rivers and streams are stands of berg bamboo which are of significant cultural significance to the Basotho people. Berg bamboo is the host plant for an endangered butterfly species, the bamboo sylph Metisella syrinx. The reserve also encompasses a reasonable proportion of very rare mountain "fynbos" that do not occur anywhere else in the world. Also recorded are in excess of 220 flowing plant species.
    Lesotho's national plant is the spiral aloe, among other varied and abundant alpine flora, including over 180 flowering species.

Bird species edit

Bird species found in the park include:[1]

Wild flower and shrub species edit

Wild flowers and shrubs recorded at Ts'ehlanyane National Park on the Matsa-Mararo route via Lets'a-le-ts'o and the lower bridle path (4 × 4 track) that leads to Holomo Pass
(* = exotic)

  1. * Cannabis sativa
  2. * Persicaria lapathifolia:[a] exotic, robust annual herb in damp areas
  3. * Solanum sp. (wild potato)
  4. Ajuga ophrydis (bugle-plant)
  5. Alepidea amatymbica[a] (Lesoko): large serrated (basal) leaves, tall herb. Tea made from leaves applied as cough and cold remedy
  6. Alepidia cf. woodii: small herb with white, star-like flowers
  7. Anisodontea julii subsp. pannosa (lefeta; mountain hibiscus; wildestokroos): shrub, 1–4 m (3 ft 3 in – 13 ft 1 in), flowers shiny pink. On the Holomo Pass bridle path, often near streams in scrub forest.
  8. Argyrolobium tuberosum
  9. Argyrolobium sp.: yellow pea-flowers
  10. Asclepias fruticosa
  11. Berkheya cirsiifolia: thorny sub-shrub with white daisy-like flowers, damp Basalt slopes at approx. 2,200 m (7,200 ft)
  12. Cephalaria natalensis
  13. Clematis brachiata: common climber esp. on dead cheche trees next to the 4 × 4 track leading to the Holomo Pass bridle path
  14. Coccinia sp. or Zehneria sp.:[a] climber in cheche forest, deeply lobed leaves, hairy. Small cucumber-like fruit of approx. 30 mm (1.2 in) in length (slightly bitter, probably poisonous)
  15. Conium sp.: tall herb >1 m (39 in), slightly aromatic
  16. Cotyledon orbiculata: on eroded basalt cliffs (south-east facing) next to the Ts'ehlanyane river
  17. Crassula cf. natalensis: small succulent (200 mm (7.9 in)) on damp rocks next to the Lets'a-le-ts'o trail
  18. Crassula sarcocaulis: on eroded basalt cliffs (south-east facing) next to the Ts'ehlanyane river
  19. Diascia cf. barberae
  20. Dierama cf. cooperi: white, with mauve and yellow flecks on inside of perianth. Next to 4 × 4 track directly above the conference centre
  21. Dichilus reflexus
  22. Disa cooperi:[a] light pink with long spur, fragrant, evident in the vicinity of the quarry
  23. Erica caffrorum: large shrub or small tree
  24. Erica oatessi:[a] shrub with pink, bottle-shaped flowers
  25. Eucomis autumnalis subsp. clavata
  26. Euphorbia cf. natalensis: herb
  27. Euryops evansii
  28. Euryops sp.: large shrub up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in), small fynbos-like leathery leaves, small yellow flowers
  29. Geranium cf. wakkerstroomianum
  30. Geranium pulchrum
  31. other Geranium spp.
  32. Gladiolius crassifolius
  33. Gladiolius dalenii
  34. Gunnera perpensa[a] (qobo; wild rhubarb; rivierpampoen): usually in large stands, marshy places, or sub-shade
  35. Habenaria epipactidea: greenish flowers with long white spur, one example seen on the 4×4 track leading to the Holomo Pass bridal path
  36. Helichrysum cooperi
  37. Helichrysum herbaceum:[a] golden yellow everlasting with small overlapping leaves
  38. Helichrysum mundtii
  39. Helichrysum splendidum
  40. Jamesbritennia sp.: ill-aromatic herb, or sub-shrub, on path, disturbed soil
  41. Lobelia spp.
  42. Lotononis sp.:[a] : greyish sub-shrub, blue pea-flowers
  43. Myssotis semiamplexicaulis[a] (Forget-me-not): common on disturbed areas i.e. the path, pink – deep blue
  44. Orchidaceae:[a] small leaves similar to Agapanthus, Disa thodei?
  45. Orchidaceae:[a] yellow-green flowers with two wings, long spur, probably Habenaria epipactidea
  46. Oxalis smithiana:[a] leaves are deeply divided, lobes narrow. Pink flowers. Common on the lower Lets'a-le-ts'o trail
  47. Passerina drakensbergensis (berg gonna): large shrub in scrub
  48. Pelargonium cf. ranuncullophyllum:[a] herb with small white flowers, tiny pink flecks on the inside of petals. Leaves with purplish brown mark. Common on the lower Lets’a-le-ts’o trail
  49. Pentzia cooperi
  50. Phygelius capensis: grassy slopes within cheche forest, damp and rocky moist slopes and on streambanks. Flowers curved.
  51. Printzia cf. pyrifolia : grassy slopes within cheche forest
  52. Plectranthus grallatus:[a] common in shade of cheche forest
  53. Polygala cf. rhinostigma: small perennial herb, pink flowers
  54. Polygala cf. uncinata: perennial herb, purple flowers
  55. Polygala virgata: common shrub next to 4×4 track leading to the Holomo Pass bridal path
  56. Rumex cf. saggitatus: climber on dead/burnt cheche en route to the Matsa-mararo falls from Lets'a-le-ts'o. Heart-shaped leaves, conspicuous fruit: papery 3-winged, pink-red en masse
  57. Satyrium parviflorum: small yellowish green flowers on long spike, petals drying brown soon after flowering. Basal leaves, heart-shaped, fairly large
  58. Scabiosa cf. columbaria
  59. Schizoglossum artropurpureum subsp. artropurpureum
  60. Scilla natalensis : on basalt cliffs south of the Ts’ehlanyane river
  61. Selago cf. melliodora: white inflorescence, honey scented, next to path near Matsa-mararo falls
  62. Selago galpinii
  63. Senecio macrocephalus
  64. Senecio sp.: common, herbaceous shrub with masses of yellow flowers. Large stands in damp areas or rocky places
  65. Silene cf. burchelli:[a] pink, near campsite at river deck
  66. Stachys cf. aethiopica
  67. Thalictrum cf. rhyncocarpum:[a] herb, forest floor near and on the lower Lets'a-le-ts'o path, leaves resemble maidenhair fern (Adianthium cappilus-veneris)
  68. Thamnocalamus tessellatus (liqaloe; berg bamboo; bergbamboes) damp slopes and near rivers/streams 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft) tall. Endangered species in South Africa
  69. Unknown species:[a] common on disturbed soil, small herb (150 mm), leaves are serrated and spatulate, of particular interest are the discoloured characteristic of the leaves: above green and below purple-pink
  70. Vernonia hirsuta
  71. Wahlenbergia krebsii
  72. Xerophyta viscosa: on eroded basalt cliffs (south-east-facing) next to the Ts'ehlanyane river
  73. Zaluzianskya cf. microsiphon
  74. Zaluzianskya smitziae: night-flowering species, common on the trail between Lets'a-le-ts'o and Matsa-mararo falls

Indigenous tree species in the Park edit

Indigenous trees as seen at the campsite, on the lower Lets'a-le-ts'o path en route to Matsa-Mararo falls and the lower bridle path (4x4 track) that leads to Holomo Pass

  1. *Rosa eglanteria (rosehip): thorny tree, pink flowers followed by orange–red fruit, in scrub forest near river and cheche forest
  2. Buddleja loricata (lelora; mountain sage; bergsaliehout) very similar to B. salviifolia but leaves are leathery, lanceolate, whilst B. salviifolia leaves are softer and oval/heart-shaped at base. B. loricata usually at higher altitudes than B. salviifolia, but their habitats do overlap(1,800–2,450 m (5,910–8,040 ft)). Inflorescences of B. loricata, smaller, only white, sweetly scented. B. loricata common in the vicinity of Lets'a-le-ts'o.
  3. Buddleja salviifolia (lelothoane; quilted sage; saliehout) Very similar to B. loricata but leaves and inflorescence differ: see B. loricata (supra). Flowers: fragrant, white to mauve in spring.
  4. Diospyros austroafricana subsp. africana (liperekisi-tsa-makhoaba, senokonoko; firesticks star-apple; kritikom; vuurmaakbossie; jakkalsbessie) usually a shrub, sometimes small tree, grey appearance. Flowers: pink to red, highly fragrant during springtime. Fruit conspicuous: grey-green, red to black when ripe up to 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter.
  5. Heteromorpha trifoliata (monkhoane; parsley tree; pietersieliebos) small tree with conspicuous bark peeling off in papery flakes, on steep slopes and cliffs where protection from veld fires esp. vicinity of the Matsa-mararo falls. Flowers and seeds resemble parsley.
  6. Leucosidea sericea (cheche; oldwood: ouhout), according to an entomological study made on the cheche of the Golden Gate area (EFS), these trees are the habitat of 117 species of beetles
  7. Myrsine africana (semapo; Cape myrtle; mirting) evergreen shrub with very small leaves, toothed in upper half, rarely a tree
  8. Rhamnus prinoides (mofifi; dogwood; blinkblaar) small tree, often in shade of cheche forest. Glossy-green leaves, small red–black berries
  9. Rhus divaricata (kolitsane; rusty-leaved current; roesblaartaaibos) shrub or small tree with trifoliate leaves, slightly leathery, dark olive green above, grey-green–rusty-brown hairs beneath, large numbers of small yellow to brown berries 3 mm (0.12 in) in diameter.

Other tree species edit

Other trees expected to occur in the area include:

  1. Bowkeria verticillata (isiduli; umbaba; southern shell-flower)
  2. Euclea crispa (mohlakola; blue guarri)
  3. Halleria lucida (lebetsa; tree fuchsia; notsung)
  4. Passerina montana (lekhapu; mountain gonna)
  5. Rhus dentata (lebelebele; nana-berry)
  6. Rhus pyroides (kolitsane; common taaibos)

Fern species edit

Ferns and fern allies

Underneath shade of cheche forest, an abundance of ferns occur: Polystichum spp. and Cheilanthes quadripinnata. Pteris cretica in damp places often near boulders. In exposed areas on rocky mountain slopes, typical poikylohydrous species evident like the resurrection fern and Cheilanthes eckloniana. Selaginella spp. expected on exposed rock surfaces.

Location edit

The park is located deep in the northern range of the Maloti Mountains at the foot of the Holomo Pass and only about 45 minutes on tarred road from the South African border post of Caledonspoort, 15 minutes drive from the popular Free State town of Clarens and about 4 hours from O. R. Tambo International Airport).

Activities edit

  • Maliba Lodge accommodation is located within the park
  • Numerous hiking and bridle paths have already been established with the park, one of which is a spectacular 39 km trail linking the Ts'ehlanyane National Park with the Bokong Nature Reserve.
  • Photographic opportunities. Not only is the scenery spectacular, but the fauna and flora offer a boundless variety of photographic subjects.
  • Basuto pony rides offer an ideal way to explore nature from a higher vantage point.
  • Swimming in the pristine streams and rock pools
  • Small to medium-sized game viewing with about 24 species present
  • Massage treatments at Maliba Lodge Spa
  • Restaurant meals and viewing/photography deck at Maliba Lodge

How to get there edit

A 32-kilometre (20 mi) tarred access road leaves the main A1 route 8 km (5.0 mi) south of Butha-Buthe. The route passes through the village of Khabo and parallels the Hlotse river along the Holomo valley until it reaches the park entrance gate.

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q specimens collected by Patsy Millin (31 Jan 2006 – 2 Feb 2006)

References edit

  1. ^ "Bird Species" (PDF). Birds of Lesotho. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  • Lesotho - Kingdom in the Sky by Afrika Museum, Beg en Dal, 1993 (ISBN 90-71611-03-5)

January 01, 1970
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Ts ehlanyane National Park is a National Park in Lesotho It is located in the Maloti Mountains in Leribe District and is part of the larger Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area This Lesotho northern park protects a high altitude 2 600 metre 8 500 ft patch of rugged wilderness including one of Lesotho s only stands of indigenous forest with a number of rare undergrowth plants that are unique to this woodland habitat Tsehlanyane National ParkCoordinates29 00 S 28 25 E 29 000 S 28 417 E 29 000 28 417Governing bodyLesotho Northern ParksWebsitehttps environment gov ls protected places tsehlanyane national park Ts ehlanyane National Park Lesotho Ts ehlanyane National Park The name Ts ehlanyane is the local common name for the berg bamboo Thamnocalamus tessellatus from which the river and park take their name It is fitting that the park should bear the name of this Drakensberg endemic plant as it may be the most important refuge for this plant in the entire Maloti Drakensberg mountain range Contents 1 History 2 Terrain 3 Biota 4 Bird species 5 Wild flower and shrub species 6 Indigenous tree species in the Park 7 Other tree species 8 Fern species 9 Location 10 Activities 11 How to get there 12 See also 13 Notes 14 ReferencesHistory editThis proclaimed protected pristine area lies at the junction of the Ts ehlanyane and the Holomo rivers It owes its origin to the access road to the Mamohale tunnel May 1991 which was the first adit drive for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project This adit covers 22 km 14 mi from the source at Katse Dam to the As River outfall near Clarens Free State Terrain editThis Lesotho northern park protects a high altitude 2 600 metre 8 500 ft patch of rugged wilderness including one of Lesotho s few stands of indigenous forest with a number of rare undergrowth plants that are unique to this woodland habitat Here indigenous ouhout Leucosidea trees of significant size are preserved The park has an altitude ranging from 1 940 to 3 112 metres 6 365 to 10 210 ft and is considered mostly sub alpine The diversity of habitat types is exceptionally wide and derived from the large altitudinal range that the park has Biota editAvifauna Species of interest include the bearded vulturealpine swiftlanner falconground woodpeckergrey winged francolinmalachite sunbirdwhite necked ravenrock kestrel and black stork There are also the alpine endemics such as the Drakensberg siskinmountain pipitsentinel rock thrush and Drakensberg rockjumper Fauna Indigenous mammals include Sloggett s vlei ratCape clawless otterblack backed jackalrock dassieSmith s red rock hareporcupinecaracalrhebokmountain reedbuckcommon eland released November 2009 baboons and serval cat Snakes include the berg adder Flora On the banks of the rivers and streams are stands of berg bamboo which are of significant cultural significance to the Basotho people Berg bamboo is the host plant for an endangered butterfly species the bamboo sylph Metisella syrinx The reserve also encompasses a reasonable proportion of very rare mountain fynbos that do not occur anywhere else in the world Also recorded are in excess of 220 flowing plant species Lesotho s national plant is the spiral aloe among other varied and abundant alpine flora including over 180 flowering species Bird species editBird species found in the park include 1 Black headed heron Cattle egret Hamerkop Yellow billed duck African black duck Bearded vulture Black winged kite Steppe buzzard Jackal buzzard Lanner falcon Rock kestrel Grey winged francolin Helmeted guineafowl Rock pigeon Cape turtle dove Laughing dove Red chested cuckoo Diederik cuckoo Spotted eagle owl Black swift Speckled mousebird Pied barbet Ground woodpecker Long billed lark Red capped lark European swallow Orange breasted rockjumper Spotted flycatcher Fairy flycatcher Cape wagtail Rock martin Banded martin Black crow Pied crow White necked raven Red eyed bulbul Cape rock thrush Sentinel rock thrush Mountain chat Familiar chat Stonechat subsp oreobates Orange throated longclaw Fiscal shrike Pied starling Red winged starling Malachite sunbird Cape white eye House sparrow Cape sparrow Cape weaver Masked weaver Pin tailed whydah Black throated canary Cape canary Yellow canary Cape bunting Rock buntingWild flower and shrub species editWild flowers and shrubs recorded at Ts ehlanyane National Park on the Matsa Mararo route via Lets a le ts o and the lower bridle path 4 4 track that leads to Holomo Pass exotic Cannabis sativa Persicaria lapathifolia a exotic robust annual herb in damp areas Solanum sp wild potato Ajuga ophrydis bugle plant Alepidea amatymbica a Lesoko large serrated basal leaves tall herb Tea made from leaves applied as cough and cold remedy Alepidia cf woodii small herb with white star like flowers Anisodontea julii subsp pannosa lefeta mountain hibiscus wildestokroos shrub 1 4 m 3 ft 3 in 13 ft 1 in flowers shiny pink On the Holomo Pass bridle path often near streams in scrub forest Argyrolobium tuberosum Argyrolobium sp yellow pea flowers Asclepias fruticosa Berkheya cirsiifolia thorny sub shrub with white daisy like flowers damp Basalt slopes at approx 2 200 m 7 200 ft Cephalaria natalensis Clematis brachiata common climber esp on dead cheche trees next to the 4 4 track leading to the Holomo Pass bridle path Coccinia sp or Zehneria sp a climber in cheche forest deeply lobed leaves hairy Small cucumber like fruit of approx 30 mm 1 2 in in length slightly bitter probably poisonous Conium sp tall herb gt 1 m 39 in slightly aromatic Cotyledon orbiculata on eroded basalt cliffs south east facing next to the Ts ehlanyane river Crassula cf natalensis small succulent 200 mm 7 9 in on damp rocks next to the Lets a le ts o trail Crassula sarcocaulis on eroded basalt cliffs south east facing next to the Ts ehlanyane river Diascia cf barberae Dierama cf cooperi white with mauve and yellow flecks on inside of perianth Next to 4 4 track directly above the conference centre Dichilus reflexus Disa cooperi a light pink with long spur fragrant evident in the vicinity of the quarry Erica caffrorum large shrub or small tree Erica oatessi a shrub with pink bottle shaped flowers Eucomis autumnalis subsp clavata Euphorbia cf natalensis herb Euryops evansii Euryops sp large shrub up to 2 m 6 ft 7 in small fynbos like leathery leaves small yellow flowers Geranium cf wakkerstroomianum Geranium pulchrum other Geranium spp Gladiolius crassifolius Gladiolius dalenii Gunnera perpensa a qobo wild rhubarb rivierpampoen usually in large stands marshy places or sub shade Habenaria epipactidea greenish flowers with long white spur one example seen on the 4 4 track leading to the Holomo Pass bridal path Helichrysum cooperi Helichrysum herbaceum a golden yellow everlasting with small overlapping leaves Helichrysum mundtii Helichrysum splendidum Jamesbritennia sp ill aromatic herb or sub shrub on path disturbed soil Lobelia spp Lotononis sp a greyish sub shrub blue pea flowers Myssotis semiamplexicaulis a Forget me not common on disturbed areas i e the path pink deep blue Orchidaceae a small leaves similar to Agapanthus Disa thodei Orchidaceae a yellow green flowers with two wings long spur probably Habenaria epipactidea Oxalis smithiana a leaves are deeply divided lobes narrow Pink flowers Common on the lower Lets a le ts o trail Passerina drakensbergensis berg gonna large shrub in scrub Pelargonium cf ranuncullophyllum a herb with small white flowers tiny pink flecks on the inside of petals Leaves with purplish brown mark Common on the lower Lets a le ts o trail Pentzia cooperi Phygelius capensis grassy slopes within cheche forest damp and rocky moist slopes and on streambanks Flowers curved Printzia cf pyrifolia grassy slopes within cheche forest Plectranthus grallatus a common in shade of cheche forest Polygala cf rhinostigma small perennial herb pink flowers Polygala cf uncinata perennial herb purple flowers Polygala virgata common shrub next to 4 4 track leading to the Holomo Pass bridal path Rumex cf saggitatus climber on dead burnt cheche en route to the Matsa mararo falls from Lets a le ts o Heart shaped leaves conspicuous fruit papery 3 winged pink red en masse Satyrium parviflorum small yellowish green flowers on long spike petals drying brown soon after flowering Basal leaves heart shaped fairly large Scabiosa cf columbaria Schizoglossum artropurpureum subsp artropurpureum Scilla natalensis on basalt cliffs south of the Ts ehlanyane river Selago cf melliodora white inflorescence honey scented next to path near Matsa mararo falls Selago galpinii Senecio macrocephalus Senecio sp common herbaceous shrub with masses of yellow flowers Large stands in damp areas or rocky places Silene cf burchelli a pink near campsite at river deck Stachys cf aethiopica Thalictrum cf rhyncocarpum a herb forest floor near and on the lower Lets a le ts o path leaves resemble maidenhair fern Adianthium cappilus veneris Thamnocalamus tessellatus liqaloe berg bamboo bergbamboes damp slopes and near rivers streams 3 4 m 9 8 13 1 ft tall Endangered species in South Africa Unknown species a common on disturbed soil small herb 150 mm leaves are serrated and spatulate of particular interest are the discoloured characteristic of the leaves above green and below purple pink Vernonia hirsuta Wahlenbergia krebsii Xerophyta viscosa on eroded basalt cliffs south east facing next to the Ts ehlanyane river Zaluzianskya cf microsiphon Zaluzianskya smitziae night flowering species common on the trail between Lets a le ts o and Matsa mararo fallsIndigenous tree species in the Park editIndigenous trees as seen at the campsite on the lower Lets a le ts o path en route to Matsa Mararo falls and the lower bridle path 4x4 track that leads to Holomo Pass Rosa eglanteria rosehip thorny tree pink flowers followed by orange red fruit in scrub forest near river and cheche forest Buddleja loricata lelora mountain sage bergsaliehout very similar to B salviifolia but leaves are leathery lanceolate whilst B salviifolia leaves are softer and oval heart shaped at base B loricata usually at higher altitudes than B salviifolia but their habitats do overlap 1 800 2 450 m 5 910 8 040 ft Inflorescences of B loricata smaller only white sweetly scented B loricata common in the vicinity of Lets a le ts o Buddleja salviifolia lelothoane quilted sage saliehout Very similar toB loricata but leaves and inflorescence differ see B loricata supra Flowers fragrant white to mauve in spring Diospyros austroafricana subsp africana liperekisi tsa makhoaba senokonoko firesticks star apple kritikom vuurmaakbossie jakkalsbessie usually a shrub sometimes small tree grey appearance Flowers pink to red highly fragrant during springtime Fruit conspicuous grey green red to black when ripe up to 20 mm 0 79 in in diameter Heteromorpha trifoliata monkhoane parsley tree pietersieliebos small tree with conspicuous bark peeling off in papery flakes on steep slopes and cliffs where protection from veld fires esp vicinity of the Matsa mararo falls Flowers and seeds resemble parsley Leucosidea sericea cheche oldwood ouhout according to an entomological study made on the cheche of the Golden Gate area EFS these trees are the habitat of 117 species of beetles Myrsine africana semapo Cape myrtle mirting evergreen shrub with very small leaves toothed in upper half rarely a tree Rhamnus prinoides mofifi dogwood blinkblaar small tree often in shade of cheche forest Glossy green leaves small red black berries Rhus divaricata kolitsane rusty leaved current roesblaartaaibos shrub or small tree with trifoliate leaves slightly leathery dark olive green above grey green rusty brown hairs beneath large numbers of small yellow to brown berries 3 mm 0 12 in in diameter Other tree species editThis article should specify the language of its non English content using lang transliteration for transliterated languages and IPA for phonetic transcriptions with an appropriate ISO 639 code Wikipedia s multilingual support templates may also be used See why April 2020 Other trees expected to occur in the area include Bowkeria verticillata isiduli umbaba southern shell flower Euclea crispa mohlakola blue guarri Halleria lucida lebetsa tree fuchsia notsung Passerina montana lekhapu mountain gonna Rhus dentata lebelebele nana berry Rhus pyroides kolitsane common taaibos Fern species editFerns and fern alliesUnderneath shade of cheche forest an abundance of ferns occur Polystichum spp and Cheilanthes quadripinnata Pteris cretica in damp places often near boulders In exposed areas on rocky mountain slopes typical poikylohydrous species evident like the resurrection fern and Cheilanthes eckloniana Selaginella spp expected on exposed rock surfaces Location editThe park is located deep in the northern range of the Maloti Mountains at the foot of the Holomo Pass and only about 45 minutes on tarred road from the South African border post of Caledonspoort 15 minutes drive from the popular Free State town of Clarens and about 4 hours from O R Tambo International Airport Activities editMaliba Lodge accommodation is located within the park Numerous hiking and bridle paths have already been established with the park one of which is a spectacular 39 km trail linking the Ts ehlanyane National Park with the Bokong Nature Reserve Photographic opportunities Not only is the scenery spectacular but the fauna and flora offer a boundless variety of photographic subjects Basuto pony rides offer an ideal way to explore nature from a higher vantage point Swimming in the pristine streams and rock pools Small to medium sized game viewing with about 24 species present Massage treatments at Maliba Lodge Spa Restaurant meals and viewing photography deck at Maliba LodgeHow to get there editA 32 kilometre 20 mi tarred access road leaves the main A1 route 8 km 5 0 mi south of Butha Buthe The route passes through the village of Khabo and parallels the Hlotse river along the Holomo valley until it reaches the park entrance gate See also editClimate Change in LesothoNotes edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q specimens collected by Patsy Millin 31 Jan 2006 2 Feb 2006 References edit Bird Species PDF Birds of Lesotho Retrieved March 19 2015 The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority Lesotho Kingdom in the Sky by Afrika Museum Beg en Dal 1993 ISBN 90 71611 03 5 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ts 27ehlanyane National Park amp oldid 1190857232, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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