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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Why are the conservation fees for International Guests so much more expensive than for South African Residents?
Are there any restrictions on activities in Kruger Park?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?
Can tourists visit the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What is the objective of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?
Are there any vaccinations required to visit South Africa?
What are some environmental concerns in South Africa?
Are there any restrictions on camping in Kruger National Park?
Are there medical facilities available in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What does a Serval eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?

Snakes

What is the Black Mamba?
What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
How dangerous is the Black Mamba?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?
How many snakes are in Kruger National Park?

History

Who was James Stevenson-Hamilton?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?
What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?
What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
What archaeological sites are located in the Kruger Park?

Flora

How old can baobab trees get?
How is beer made from the Marula found in the Kruger Park?
Can baobab trees be grown outside of Africa?
Are Buffalo Thorn Trees important to the ecosystem of the Kruger Park?
Can you eat the leaves of a mopane tree?

Birds

What do Southern Ground Hornbills eat?
Do ostriches fly?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
Where can African Fish Eagles be found?
Where can you find Southern Ground Hornbills?

Insects

How do termites build their mounds?
What is a Rain Spider?
How long do Golden orb spiders live?
What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?
Can the Six-eyed sand spider be found in the Kruger Park?

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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