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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Is Kruger Park safe to visit?
What is the objective of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What is the best time to visit Kruger Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?

Health and Safety

Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
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 any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?

Mammals

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Snakes

How many snakes are in Kruger National Park?
How does the Black Mamba hunt its prey?
How dangerous is the Black Mamba?
Can the Black Mamba be kept as a pet?
How does the Mozambique spitting cobra spit its venom?

History

What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What was Harry Wolhuter's contribution to the Kruger Park?
What is the history of the Sabi Game Reserve?

Flora

What is a baobab tree?
What is the fruit of the Buffalo Thorn Tree used for?
How old can baobab trees get?
What medicinal values does the Tamboti Tree have?
Are Buffalo Thorn Trees endangered?

Birds

How do African Fish Eagles hunt for fish?
How fast can ostriches run?
How big are ostriches?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
What is a Southern Ground Hornbill?

Insects

What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?
What insect is only found in the Kruger Park area?
Can Golden orb spiders be kept as pets?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
How big are termite mounds in Kruger Park?

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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