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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

How is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park managed?
Can I do a self-drive safari in Kruger Park?
What is the best time to visit Kruger Park?
What are the benefits of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Is Kruger Park safe to visit?

Health and Safety

Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in South Africa?
Are there any health risks associated with visiting Kruger National Park?

Mammals

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Snakes

What should I do if I encounter a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
How many snakes are in Kruger National Park?
How does the Mozambique spitting cobra spit its venom?
Are the snakes in Kruger National Park venomous?
Are there any snake safety tips I should be aware of when visiting Kruger National Park?

History

When was Kruger National Park established?
What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?
Who was Paul Kruger?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?

Flora

What flowering flora can be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the fruit of the baobab tree used for?
Is it true that elephants get drunk eating the fruits of a marula tree?
What traditional medicine is made from the root of the marula tree?
What is the Sausage Tree?

Birds

What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
How can I see Southern Ground Hornbills in Kruger National Park?
How do Southern Ground Hornbills communicate?
Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
What do ostriches eat?

Insects

What is the largest insect found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any butterflies that are only found in the Kruger Park?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
Can the Six-eyed sand spider be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Golden orb spiders venomous?

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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