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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
What are the benefits of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
How do I get to Kruger Park?
What is the objective of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
What are some environmental concerns in South Africa?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
Should I be worried about Malaria in Kruger Park?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?

Mammals

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Snakes

What is the best way to avoid a Black Mamba bite?
What types of snakes can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any snake safety tips I should be aware of when visiting Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
How does the Mozambique spitting cobra spit its venom?

History

Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?

Flora

What is a Buffalo Thorn Tree?
Can visitors pick or remove plants from Kruger National Park?
Where can I find the Sausage Tree in Kruger National Park?
What are some traditional uses of the Marula Tree?
What is a Jackalberry tree?

Birds

What is an African Fish Eagle?
What do ostriches eat?
Where can you find Southern Ground Hornbills?
How fast can ostriches run?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?

Insects

What is the role of Golden orb spiders in the ecosystem?
Are termites harmful to humans?
What type of termites are found in Kruger Park?
Can Golden orb spiders be kept as pets?
What is a Rain Spider?

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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