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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What is Kruger Park?
What is the best time to visit Kruger Park?
How big is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Do I need a visa to visit Kruger Park?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Is it safe to drink the water in Kruger National Park?
Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a wild animal in Kruger National Park?
Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions have enemies?

Snakes

Are there snakes in Marloth Park?
How fast can the Black Mamba move?
Can visitors handle or touch snakes in Kruger National Park?
Are there any guided tours or educational programs about snakes in Kruger National Park?
What is the best way to avoid a Black Mamba bite?

History

What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?

Flora

What is the life cycle of a mopane tree?
What is a Marula Tree?
What is the Jackalberry tree's role in the ecosystem?
Are Marula Trees endangered?
What medicinal values does the Tamboti Tree have?

Birds

How can I see Southern Ground Hornbills in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of an African Fish Eagle?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
Where can you find Southern Ground Hornbills?
What do Southern Ground Hornbills eat?

Insects

What are some interesting facts about termite mounds found in the Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
What is the Pugnacious Ant?
What is the role of termites in the ecosystem?

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Animals in the Kruger Park

Lion
Impala
Giraffe
Hippo
Suni
Honey Badger
Hyena
Leopard
Pangolin
Serval
Bushbabies
Warthog
Cheetah
Baboon
Porcupine
Spotted Hyena
Brown Hyena
Aardvark
Blue Wildebeest
Eland
Kudu
Common Duiker
Klipspringer
Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
Mountain Reedbuck
Nyala
Oribi
Elephant