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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
Are there guided tours available in Kruger Park?
How is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park managed?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?

Health and Safety

What should I do if I encounter a wild animal in Kruger National Park?
Are there any vaccinations required to visit South Africa?
Are there medical facilities available in Kruger National Park?
Are there any restrictions on camping in Kruger National Park?
What are some environmental concerns in South Africa?

Mammals

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How big can hippos get?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Snakes

What should I do if I am bitten by a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
Are Boomslangs common in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
What do Boomslangs eat?
Are there any guided tours or educational programs about snakes in Kruger National Park?

History

What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?
When was Kruger National Park established?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?
Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?

Flora

How is the Buffalo Thorn Tree bark used in traditional African medicine?
What is the Tamboti Tree?
What are the various uses of the Marula found in the Kruger Park?
What traditional medicine is made from the root of the marula tree?
What are the uses of baobab trees?

Birds

Do ostriches fly?
Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
Where can you find Southern Ground Hornbills?
Can you see African Fish Eagles in Kruger National Park?
How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?

Insects

Can termites be controlled in Kruger Park?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
What insect is only found in the Kruger Park area?
Can the Six-eyed sand spider be 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