TOURISM
GRADE 11
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
(SADC)
ACTIVITY & WORKSHEET
MEMORANDUM
QUESTION 1: Multiple choice
Choose the correct answer.
1.1 The capital city of Botswana is …
A Gaborone (1)
1.2 Dar es Salaam is the capital city of …
D United Republic of Tanzania (1)
1.3 Madagascar's International Airport is called …
A Antananarivo International Airport (1)
1.4 A tourist is most likely to use the ... airport when they enter Zimbabwe.
B Harare International Airport (1)
1.5 Which tourist attraction is located in Angola?
C Kissama National Park (1)
1.6 Tourists can go gorilla tracking in the …
D Virunga National Park (1)
1.8 Tourists can go on pony trails in …
A Lesotho (1)
1.9 Tourists can go on underwater submarine cruises or travel in small underwater
scooter-type vehicles for one person in …
C Mauritius (1)
1.10 ………….. is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mozambique that attracts
tourists that are interested in architecture.
C Island of Mozambique (1)
1.11 Mount Kilimanjaro is in ....
C Tanzania (1)
1.12 Where can a tourist stay in a houseboat?
B Lake Kariba (1)
QUESTION 2: WRITTEN ANSWERS
2.1 Regional tourism takes place within a specific geographical area,
for example, Africa.
Regional tourism organisations market the region as a whole.
Tourists are encouraged to visit countries in the region. for example,
tourists visiting Zimbabwe are encouraged to visit South Africa and
other countries in the region.
2.2 SADC = Southern African Development Community
2.3
develop and grow the region
improve the quality of life of the people living in the region
conserve and sustain the region's natural resources
improve the standards of safety and security for tourists that travel to the area.
2.4
an increase in tourist arrivals that will increase the income from tourism in the
region
tourism development, such as better infrastructure and services, will take place at
tourist destinations.
more exposure in the media will create awareness of Southern Africa as a tourist
destination.
2.5
2.5.1 Virunga National Park
2.5.2 Tsodilo Hills
2.5.3 Virunga National Park
2.5.4 Okovanga Delta
2.6
Tourists can swim, sail, windsurf, water-ski, snorkel, scuba dive..
Other activities include underwater submarine cruises, helicopter flights along
the coast, deep-sea fishing or visiting islands in the vicinity on hired boats.
2.7 Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
2.8
2.8.1 Mozambique
2.8.2 Namibia
2.8.3 Namibia
2.8.4 Madagascar
2.8.5 Democratic Republic of Congo
2.9
Number COLUMN A COLUMN B ANSWER
2.9.1 Lesotho A Serengeti National Park C
2.9.2 Botswana B Etosha National Park D
2.9.3 Tanzania C Sani Pass A
2.9.4 Zimbabwe D Tsodilo Hills E
2.9.5 Namibia E Mana Pools National Park B
QUESTION 3: MAPWORK
3.1
(a) Identify the countries numbered 1 to 5.
1 Angola
2 Democratic Republic of the Congo
3 Tanzania
4 Malawi
5 Zambia
(b) Identify the capital cities of the countries lettered A to E.
A Maputo
B Harare
C Gaborone
D Windhoek
E Antananarivo
QUESTION 4: MAPWORK
4.1
4.1.1 C
4.1.2 H Tanzania
4.1.3 Democratic Republic of the Congo
4.1.4
Salonga National Park
Virunga National Park
Kahuzi Biega National Park
QUESTION 5
5.1
A – Serengeti National Park
B – Mount Kilimanjaro
C – Stone Town of Zanzibar
D – Skeleton Coast
E – Fish River Canyon (5 x 1) (5)
5.2
5.2.1
The annual migration.
The annual wildebeest and zebra migration. (Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.2.2
The mobile tented camps move with the wildlife as they migrate offering tourists on safari
spectacular views. (Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.3
It is the highest mountain in Africa.
It is the highest free standing mountain in the world.
The peak of Mount Kilimanjaro is 5 895 m above sea level. (Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.4
5.4.1
Guided walks to view the various historical architectural styles, e.g. mosques, cathedrals,
Arab-style houses, carved doors etc.
Walking down the narrow streets and alleys to experience the local culture, e.g. Swahili and
Arab cultures.
Visiting museums and markets.
Visiting sites that show evidence of the Arab slave trade, e.g. Slave Market.
Go on a spice tour. (Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.4.2
Spending time at the beach.
Participating in water sports (e.g. swimming, snorkelling, diving, surfing etc.)
Viewing the giant tortoises.
Visiting markets, shops, restaurants and cafés.
Going on a spice tour. (Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.5
A long stretch of underdeveloped coastline where the Namib Dessert meets the
Atlantic Ocean.
Remains of whale and seal skeletons as well as shipwrecks.
High sand dunes, canyons and mountains. (Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.6
5.6.1
It is the second largest canyon in the world.
It is the largest canyon in Africa.
The canyon’s size is impressive: 161 km long, up to 27 km wide and almost 550 m at its
deepest.
The canyon provide tourists with spectacular views and photographic opportunities.
(Any 1 x 2)(2)
5.6.2 Hiking trail (1)
QUESTION 6
6.1
6.1.1
A – Tsodilo Hills
B – Okavango Delta
D – Sani Pass (3 x 1) (3)
6.1.2 (a) Roof of Africa (2)
(b) 4 x 4 driving Quad biking / Motorcycling / Hiking /
Mountain biking (Any 1x1=(1)
QUESTION 7
7.1 “the smoke that thunders” (1)
7.2
ONE reason why it is considered a top tourist
SADC attraction Country
attraction
Eg. Fish River Canyon Namibia It is the second largest canyon in the world
Mass of granite rocks formed by river erosions.
Matoppo Hills Zimbabwe There are many rock paintings in the area
drawn by the San people.
Royal Hills of It is the best preserved monument of the pre-
Madagascar
Ambohimanga colonial Kingdom of Madagascar.
Has one of the highest concentrations of rock art in
the world.
Tsodilo Hills Botswana
Evidence of (San) human existence from over 100
000 years
Zambia/ UNESCO WHS shared.
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
5x3 = (15)
