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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Do I need a visa to visit Kruger Park?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
Why are the conservation fees for International Guests so much more expensive than for South African Residents?
What is the objective of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?
What should I do if I encounter a wild animal in Kruger National Park?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?

Mammals

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

Snakes

What is the best way to avoid a Black Mamba bite?
Where is the Black Mamba found?
What happens if a Mozambique spitting cobra bites you?
How venomous is the Boomslang?
What is the best way to avoid encountering a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?

History

What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
Who was Paul Kruger?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
When was Kruger National Park established?

Flora

Can you eat the leaves of a mopane tree?
What flowering flora can be found in the Kruger Park?
What kind of flora can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a mopane tree?
What are the traditional uses of the Sausage Tree?

Birds

Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of an African Fish Eagle?
How do African Fish Eagles hunt for fish?
What is an African Fish Eagle?

Insects

What is the Pugnacious Ant?
What are some interesting facts about termite mounds found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Rain Spider?
What is the most venomous spider found in Africa?
What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?

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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