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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What is Kruger Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?
How do I get to Kruger Park?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?

Health and Safety

What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in South Africa?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?
Should I be worried about Malaria in Kruger Park?

Mammals

Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Snakes

How long does the Black Mamba's venom take to kill?
Can visitors handle or touch snakes in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?
What types of snakes can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where is the Black Mamba found?

History

What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?

Flora

Can visitors pick or remove plants from Kruger National Park?
What is a mopane tree?
What is the fruit of the baobab tree used for?
Why are baobab trees important?
What is the fruit of the Marula Tree used for?

Birds

How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?
What do Southern Ground Hornbills eat?
What is an African Fish Eagle?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
What is the size of an African Fish Eagle?

Insects

How long do Golden orb spiders live?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
What insect is only found in the Kruger Park area?
What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?
How do termites build their mounds?

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Kruger Park Quiz

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