The unusual look ofaloe dichotomahas made this area a popular tourist attraction.
The crown consist of numerous forked branches, which gives the species its namedichotoma, which means forked.
The natives also used large hollowed out trunks to store food and water.
Apart from their historical use by humans for arrow-quivers, these trees hold tremendous ecological value.
Many insects, animals and birds are drawn to the abundant nectar of the flowers.
The tree is also an important nesting site for huge numbers of sociable weavers.
The quiver tree is now classified as a vulnerable species.
Its biggest threat is the globally rising temperature, and decreasing rainfall.
