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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What is Kruger Park?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
How do I get to Kruger Park?
What is the best time to visit Kruger Park?
What kind of wildlife can be seen in Kruger Park?

Health and Safety

Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
Are there any vaccinations required to visit South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in South Africa?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?

Snakes

How venomous is the Mozambique spitting cobra?
What should I do if I encounter a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
How long does the Black Mamba's venom take to kill?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
What types of snakes can be found in Kruger National Park?

History

Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?
What is the Thulamela archaeological site?
What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
Who was Paul Kruger?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?

Flora

What is the importance of the Flora for traditional medicine?
What are the uses of baobab trees?
Are Buffalo Thorn Trees endangered?
What is the Jackalberry tree's role in the ecosystem?
What flowering flora can be found in the Kruger Park?

Birds

How do African Fish Eagles hunt for fish?
What is an African Fish Eagle?
Are Southern Ground Hornbills dangerous?
Do ostriches fly?
Where can African Fish Eagles be found?

Insects

Where can Golden orb spiders be found in Kruger Park?
What type of termites are found in Kruger Park?
What is the largest insect found in the Kruger Park?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
What insect is only found in the Kruger Park area?

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