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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

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?
What kind of wildlife can be seen in Kruger Park?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?
What are the benefits of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in South Africa?
Are there any health risks associated with visiting Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?
Are there any vaccinations required to visit South Africa?
What are some common cultural customs in South Africa?

Mammals

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do lions scavenge?
How big are porcupines?

Snakes

Can visitors handle or touch snakes in Kruger National Park?
Where is the Black Mamba found?
What are some interesting facts about the Mozambique spitting cobra?
How fast can the Black Mamba move?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?

History

What was Harry Wolhuter's contribution to the Kruger Park?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
What is the Thulamela archaeological site?
When was Kruger National Park established?

Flora

How old can baobab trees get?
What is the spiritual significance of the marula tree in African culture?
Can visitors pick or remove plants from Kruger National Park?
How is beer made from the Marula found in the Kruger Park?
How is the Buffalo Thorn Tree bark used in traditional African medicine?

Birds

How big are ostriches?
What is the size of an African Fish Eagle?
Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?
What is an African Fish Eagle?

Insects

What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?
What type of spiders are found in the Kruger Park?
Can termites be controlled in Kruger Park?
What is the Pugnacious Ant?
Are there dangerous moths 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