FAQ's about the Kruger Park

Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Are there guided tours available in Kruger Park?
How do I get to Kruger Park?
Can I do a self-drive safari in Kruger Park?
How big is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What is Kruger Park?

Health and Safety

Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?
Are there any health risks associated with visiting Kruger National Park?
Is it safe to drink the water in Kruger National Park?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?

Mammals

How fast can impalas run?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Snakes

What does the Black Mamba look like?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
Are there snakes in Marloth Park?
Why is it called Mozambique spitting cobra?

History

When was Kruger National Park established?
What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
Who was Paul Kruger?
What was Harry Wolhuter's contribution to the Kruger Park?
What was the significance of the Sabie Game Reserve in the creation of Kruger National Park?

Flora

Is it true that elephants get drunk eating the fruits of a marula tree?
What is a Jackalberry tree?
Are Buffalo Thorn Trees endangered?
What traditional medicine is made from the root of the marula tree?
Where can I find Buffalo Thorn Trees in the Kruger Park?

Birds

How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?
How can I see Southern Ground Hornbills in Kruger National Park?
Where can African Fish Eagles be found?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
What is a Southern Ground Hornbill?

Insects

What is the Pugnacious Ant?
Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
How big are termite mounds in Kruger Park?
Where can Golden orb spiders be found in Kruger Park?
What do termites eat?

Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?

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