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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

How is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park managed?
What is the best time to visit Kruger Park?
Is Kruger Park safe to visit?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Why are the conservation fees for International Guests so much more expensive than for South African Residents?

Health and Safety

Are there any vaccinations required to visit South Africa?
What are some environmental concerns in South Africa?
Are there medical facilities available in Kruger National Park?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

What do Aardwolves eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are hippos dangerous?

Snakes

Where is the Black Mamba found?
Are there any snake safety tips I should be aware of when visiting Kruger National Park?
How dangerous is the Black Mamba?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors handle or touch snakes in Kruger National Park?

History

What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?
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?
What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?

Flora

What are some traditional uses of the Buffalo Thorn Tree?
When do Marula Trees bear fruit?
What is the Tamboti Tree?
What is a mopane tree?
What flowering flora can be found in the Kruger Park?

Birds

What is a Southern Ground Hornbill?
What do Southern Ground Hornbills eat?
How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?
How fast can ostriches run?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?

Insects

What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?
What does the Golden orb spider look like?
How do termites build their mounds?
What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?
What does the Golden orb spider eat?

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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