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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

How do I get to Kruger Park?
Is Kruger Park safe to visit?
Are there any restrictions on activities in Kruger Park?
How big is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Are there guided tours available in Kruger Park?

Health and Safety

Are there any restrictions on camping in Kruger National Park?
Is it safe to drink the water in Kruger National Park?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?
Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Snakes

Are there any snake safety tips I should be aware of when visiting Kruger National Park?
What is a Boomslang?
What does the Black Mamba look like?
Are Mozambique spitting cobras aggressive towards humans?
How dangerous is the Black Mamba?

History

What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What is the Thulamela archaeological site?
When was Kruger National Park established?

What is the history of the Sabi Game Reserve?

Flora

How can you identify a Jackalberry tree?
What animals eat the fruit of the Sausage Tree?
What is the Sausage Tree?
How long does a Jackalberry tree live?
What are the various uses of the Marula found in the Kruger Park?

Birds

Do ostriches fly?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?
Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
What do African Fish Eagles eat?
How do African Fish Eagles hunt for fish?

Insects

What are some interesting facts about termite mounds found in the Kruger Park?
Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
Are there any butterflies that are only found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Rain Spider?
Can the Six-eyed sand spider be found in the Kruger Park?

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