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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?
What is Kruger Park?
What are the benefits of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Can I do a self-drive safari in Kruger Park?

Health and Safety

What are some common cultural customs in South Africa?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?
Should I be worried about Malaria in Kruger Park?
What are some environmental concerns in South Africa?

Mammals

What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Snakes

What is a Boomslang?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?
Are the snakes in Kruger National Park venomous?
What should I do if I encounter a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?

History


Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?
Who was Paul Kruger?

Flora

What is the significance of the Jackalberry tree?
What are the uses of baobab trees?
Can you eat the leaves of a mopane tree?
What is the spiritual significance of the marula tree in African culture?
What kind of flora can be found in Kruger National Park?

Birds

Are Southern Ground Hornbills dangerous?
Do ostriches fly?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
What is the size of an African Fish Eagle?
What do ostriches eat?

Insects

Can Golden orb spiders be kept as pets?
What is the most venomous spider found in Africa?
What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any butterflies that are only found in the Kruger Park?
How big are termite mounds in Kruger Park?

Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?

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