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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What are the benefits of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Do I need a visa to visit Kruger Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
Can tourists visit the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Should I be worried about Malaria in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in South Africa?
Is it safe to drink the water in Kruger National Park?
Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
Are there any restrictions on camping in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

Are hippos dangerous?
What does a Serval eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do elephants use their tusks?

Snakes

Are the snakes in Kruger National Park venomous?
What should I do if I encounter a Black Mamba?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
How does the Mozambique spitting cobra spit its venom?
What is the best way to avoid a Black Mamba bite?

History

When was Kruger National Park established?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?

What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?

Flora

Are there any cultural or spiritual associations with the Marula Tree?
What are the traditional uses of the Sausage Tree?
Are Marula Trees endangered?
What is a mopane tree?
How do mopane trees adapt to their environment?

Birds

Where can you find Southern Ground Hornbills?
Where can African Fish Eagles be found?
How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?
What is an African Fish Eagle?
What do ostriches eat?

Insects

What does the Golden orb spider eat?
Are there dangerous moths in the Kruger Park?
Where can Golden orb spiders be found in Kruger Park?
Are there any butterflies that are only found in the Kruger Park?
What is the largest insect found in the Kruger Park?