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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
What is the best time to visit Kruger Park?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?
What is the objective of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Are there any vaccinations required to visit South Africa?
Are there any health risks associated with visiting Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a wild animal in Kruger National Park?
What are some environmental concerns in South Africa?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?

Mammals

Are young adults expelled from the pride?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Snakes

What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
Why is it called Mozambique spitting cobra?
How does the Black Mamba hunt its prey?
What is the best way to avoid encountering a Boomslang in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?

History


What was Harry Wolhuter's contribution to the Kruger Park?
When was Kruger National Park established?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?

Flora

What is a mopane tree?
What are the various uses of the Marula found in the Kruger Park?
Are Buffalo Thorn Trees endangered?
What flowering flora can be found in the Kruger Park?
What kind of flora can be found in Kruger National Park?

Birds

What is the size of an African Fish Eagle?
What is a Southern Ground Hornbill?
How do Southern Ground Hornbills communicate?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?
How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?

Insects

What type of termites are found in Kruger Park?
How long do Golden orb spiders live?
Are termites harmful to humans?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
How do termites build their mounds?

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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