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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
What are the benefits of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Are there any restrictions on activities in Kruger Park?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?

Health and Safety

Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
Is it safe to drink the water in Kruger National Park?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

Do lions have enemies?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?

Snakes

What is the best way to avoid encountering a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
Why is it called Mozambique spitting cobra?
What snake kills the fastest in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?
How dangerous is the Black Mamba?

History

What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?

What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?

Flora

What animals eat the fruit of the Sausage Tree?
What is the fruit of the Buffalo Thorn Tree used for?
Can visitors pick or remove plants from Kruger National Park?
What medicinal values does the Tamboti Tree have?
Are there any cultural or spiritual associations with the Marula Tree?

Birds

How fast can ostriches run?
Can you see African Fish Eagles in Kruger National Park?
How big are ostriches?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
What do Southern Ground Hornbills eat?

Insects

Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
What is the largest insect found in the Kruger Park?
Can termites be controlled in Kruger Park?
What does the Golden orb spider eat?
How do termites build their mounds?

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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