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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Can I do a self-drive safari in Kruger Park?
How big is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
How is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park managed?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
Can tourists visit the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Is it safe to drink the water in Kruger National Park?
Are there any health risks associated with visiting Kruger National Park?
Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?
Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?

Mammals

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Snakes

Why is it called Mozambique spitting cobra?
What are some interesting facts about the Mozambique spitting cobra?
Are there any guided tours or educational programs about snakes in Kruger National Park?
What is a Boomslang?
How does the Black Mamba hunt its prey?

History

What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
What is the Thulamela archaeological site?
Who was Paul Kruger?
When was Kruger National Park established?

Flora

Can baobab trees be grown outside of Africa?
How is the Buffalo Thorn Tree bark used in traditional African medicine?
Are there any cultural or traditional uses for mopane trees?
Are there any cultural or spiritual associations with the Marula Tree?
What are the traditional uses of the Sausage Tree?

Birds

What is an African Fish Eagle?
How fast can ostriches run?
How do Southern Ground Hornbills communicate?
What is a Southern Ground Hornbill?
Where can African Fish Eagles be found?

Insects

Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any butterflies that are only found in the Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?
What is the role of Golden orb spiders in the ecosystem?

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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