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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

How big is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?
Are there any restrictions on activities in Kruger Park?
Are there guided tours available in Kruger Park?
How do I get to Kruger Park?

Health and Safety

What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in South Africa?
Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
Are there any safety tips for driving in Kruger National Park?
Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a wild animal in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?

Snakes

Where is the Black Mamba found?
What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?
Are there any guided tours or educational programs about snakes in Kruger National Park?
Are there snakes in Marloth Park?
What is a Boomslang?

History

What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?

What are some of the cultural heritage sites found in the Kruger Park?
What was the significance of the Sabie Game Reserve in the creation of Kruger National Park?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?

Flora

When do Marula Trees bear fruit?
Can you eat the leaves of a mopane tree?
Can you use the wood of a Jackalberry tree for anything?
What is a mopane tree?
What is a Jackalberry tree?

Birds

Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
Where can African Fish Eagles be found?
What do African Fish Eagles eat?
How do African Fish Eagles hunt for fish?
What do Southern Ground Hornbills eat?

Insects

Are there dangerous moths in the Kruger Park?
Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
What is the Pugnacious Ant?
Which are the most aggressive ants found in the Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?