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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

How do I get to Kruger Park?
How is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park managed?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Are there any restrictions on activities in Kruger Park?
How big is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
Are there any health risks associated with visiting Kruger National Park?
Are there medical facilities available in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is a Suni?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is a Honey Badger?

Snakes

Are Mozambique spitting cobras aggressive towards humans?
What does a Boomslang look like?
Can visitors handle or touch snakes in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
What does the Black Mamba look like?

History

What was the significance of the Sabie Game Reserve in the creation of Kruger National Park?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
When was Kruger National Park established?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?
What is the history of the Sabi Game Reserve?

Flora

Are Buffalo Thorn Trees important to the ecosystem of the Kruger Park?
Are there any threats to the Jackalberry tree population?
When is the best time to see the flowers in Kruger National Park?
Are the fruits of the Sausage Tree edible for humans?
What traditional medicine is made from the root of the marula tree?

Birds

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

Insects

Can termites be controlled in Kruger Park?
Where can Golden orb spiders be found in Kruger Park?
Can Golden orb spiders be kept as pets?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
What is the role of termites 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